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Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve

Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Northern Territory
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
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Fogg Dam during the Build-Up
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is located in Northern Territory
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Nearest town or city Humpty Doo
Coordinates 12°33′59″S 131°18′5″E / 12.56639°S 131.30139°E / -12.56639; 131.30139Coordinates: 12°33′59″S 131°18′5″E / 12.56639°S 131.30139°E / -12.56639; 131.30139
Established 13 August 1982 (1982-08-13)
Area 3,708 hectares (9,163 acres)
See also Protected areas of the Northern Territory

The Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve is a wetland area approximately 70 km (43 mi) east of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. It lies within the Adelaide and Mary River Floodplains, which is an Important Bird Area.

It attracts a wide range of local and migratory water birds and other wildlife including one of the largest populations of snakes within Australia (including the Water Python and Death Adder), and includes a several raised observation platforms.

Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) and Freshwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus johnstoni) can be seen at Fogg Dam all year around. Fogg Dam is open 24/7/365.



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