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Crocodile Bank

42 kms Muttukadu, Chennai (Madras), India
+91 44 27472447
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Originally started with a more serious conservation point of view, Crocodile Bank is now the weekend spot for a fascinating day of herpetology. For... more » Owner description: Originally started with a more serious conservation point of view, Crocodile Bank is now the weekend spot for a fascinating day of herpetology. For the kids, it’s a special treat to see large crocs spend the day languorously by the water. The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology also allows adults to volunteer and gain hands-on experience in the field. « less
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Chennai (Madras), India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

This is a good place to spend some time. One can see crocodiles and alligators lazing around in the hot afternoon sun. Wouldn't recommend this for someone who doesn't have any interest in animals.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

though they appear obnoxious in the pictures its an amazing place kids love it there are opions for holding baby crocodile and turtles and have a picture taken which is totally cool.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

I've been to crocodile bank quite a few times over the years. My latest trip (just last week) was after at least 10 years though. Although I felt like the crocodiles have reduced in number, there are still a good number of them there. The different species are marked properly as well. Apart from crocodiles, the place is also good... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

yes i m right, u will feel like u r in amazon... nicely made, wide varieties and wide no.s of crocodile....

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

This seems a biggest Crocodile Bank in India. Underwater Gharial is new addition and excellent to watch her. This excellent creature is in itself a must watch and nicely maintained in Chennai. I urge people who visit the bank if you have fones which can record videos please pay 100 INR on the counter no matter how small the recording..... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Lots, and lots and lots and then some and lots of crocodiles. Close up. Also allgators, also gharials, also snakes.

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

great collection of crocodiles, spread through quite big area. nice to see crocodile through glass. No shade while walking, less trees

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Plan your visit and call the officials and check the feed time. dont trust what is put on the net..even in their web site

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chennai
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

So much so our this place can improve . But the snake show is very good . only thing is if they take care on cleanliness and informations it will be a good place to visit

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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Where else can you hold baby crocs and baby turtles in your hands. Do not miss this place, it is conveniently located on ECR and if you are lucky, you could see the venom extraction from poisonous snakes brought in by the Irulas.

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