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Old Faithful Crocodile Relocated After Dangerous Encounters

11/5/2025

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Old Faithful, a crocodile over four meters long, has been relocated from Far North Queensland to Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast.
Reports of dangerous behavior toward humans by Old Faithful began in July at Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park.
Wildlife officers captured the crocodile in early September.
The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation confirmed the move to the Irwin family zoo on the Sunshine Coast this past weekend.

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Old Faithful, a crocodile over four meters long, has been relocated from Far North Queensland to Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast.
Reports of dangerous behavior toward humans by Old Faithful began in July at Rinyirru (Lakefield) National Park.
Wildlife officers captured the crocodile in early September.
The Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation confirmed the move to the Irwin family zoo on the Sunshine Coast this past weekend.