Area : 3.2 hectares
Major Attractions: 14 different species of Crocodile
Best Time to Visit: Throughout the year
About Crocodile Bank
Located
towards 40 kms South of Chennai, Madras Crocodile bank was found in the year
1976 on the side of Bay Of Bengal. The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust was
started by Romulus Whitaker and few others of same motive. Started to
preserve the endangered species of Indian crock like Crocodylus paluster,
the gharial, Gavialis gangeticus, and the saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus
porosus, the crocodile bank grew to breed 5000 and currently holds over 2400
Crocodilians of 14 different species. Today, the Madras Crocodile Bank has
12 different endangered species of turtles and tortoises, five species of
snakes, including the King Cobra, Ophiophagus hannah, water monitor lizards,
Varanus salvator salvator, two species of pythons and albino cobras. A
conspicuous and first-of-its kind the Crocodile Bank is India's leading
institution for herpeto faunal conservation, research and education. Reptile Zone in Crocodile Bank
The crocodile bank Chennai is home to some of the finest African and Indian breeds of Crocodile. Sprawling on 3.2 hectares of lush green land, the Crocodile Bank houses a wide range of Indian alligators, lizards and turtles. Over a period of time, the Crocodile Bank has supplied crocodile eggs, snakes, water monitor, lizards iguanas for breeding programs and for exhibits. The bank also provides surplus reptiles for transferring to any other zoo and exchange. The bank is home to innumerable species of Gharials, Morlet's Crocodile, American Alligator, Dwarf Crocodile from Africa and Siamese crocodile. Additional trivia is provided on these crocodile species. The Snake Farm inside crocodile bank territory is an additional surprise for those who visit the park. One of the famous characteristic of Snake Farm is producing anti venom and its demonstrations draws crowd in thousands. You can befriend these reptiles and join their family reunion in a sunny afternoon. And their charm lies in the fact that the crocodiles have not changed in appearance since pre-historic times.
