Crocodile park- Vadanemeli, Chennai

The Crocodile Bank located in Chennai is the largest crocodile breeding site in India. Several species of African, Indian and persian crocodiles and alligators are bred in this captivity. This park seeks to spread some awareness of the ecological role played by the crocodiles in selectively feeding on sick and weak and injured fish. Projects are conducted on the biology and also the study of crocodiles, turtles and alligators.

Visitors to the Crocodile Park in Chennai can view the various alligator and crocodile species lazing about in the open pools. Be it the Mugger or the Marsh variety of crocodiles found in the lowland waters or Gharials (crocodiles with thin, sharp and longest jaw), the Crocodile bank is a home to nearly 7000 crocodiles. turtles and lizards

Other species of crocodiles found in the Crocodile Park in Chennai are Morlet's crocodile from Mexico, American Alligator, Dwarf crocodile from Africa and the Siamese crocodile. Visitors can collect interesting trivia and information about these species. The Crocodile Bank also has a snake farm, where anti-venom is produced. Demonstrations of venom extraction draw considerable crowds to that place.

 

You can reach the crocodile park by bus easily. It is located in Vadanemeli, just next to Kovalam-ECR-Kelambakkam junction in ECR Road.

Bus Routes: Click here.