, a non government organization established this park with the sole objective to conserve crocodiles especially the three endangered species of India- mugger crocodile, the saltwater crocodile, and the gharial.&redirect_uri=http://www.trabol.com/s/c/india/tamilnadu/chennai/hangouts/164/crocodile-park/&display=popup "Share to Facebook")
About Crocodile Park
Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology (MCBT), a non government organization established this park with the sole objective to conserve crocodiles especially the three endangered species of India- mugger crocodile, the saltwater crocodile, and the gharial.
This reptile zoo which is also a research center consists of around 2,483 animals; out of it 14 species belong to the family of crocodiles, 10 species to turtles, 3 of snakes and one species of lizard. The park is the first of its kind in the whole of the Asia and also the biggest crocodile sanctuary in India. The collection of crocodiles and alligators here is considered to be one of the largest in the world. It is also the only approved venom extraction center in India.
There are many activities which attract the visitors and one of the favorite is the feeding session.
Entry Fee
Rs. 35 (adult), Rs. 10 (children below 10 years) and Rs. 20 - 40 (still camera).
Timings
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (all days except Monday).
Visiting Duration
1-2 Hours.
Address
Mamallapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
More Hangouts near by Crocodile Park
. It is one of the cleanest beaches in South India and is popular hangout place among the college students. The beach is also very soothing.
A temple of Ashtalakshmi is very famous here. There is also a church called as Velankanni church (widely known as ‘Lady of Health’ and ‘Madonna of Velankanni’).
Visiting Duration<br>
1-2 Hour.
Address<br>
Besant Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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Address<br>
Santhome High Road, Karneeswarapuram, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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, Rs. 10 (children), Rs. 150 (handycam) and Rs. 25 (camera).
Timing<br>
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (all days except Tuesday).
Visiting Duration<br>
2-3 Hours.
Address<br>
Vandalur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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 after the Indian Museum at Kolkata (established in 1814). This museum enjoys the privilege of having exquisite collection of archaeological and numismatic exhibits. It is also the proud owner of largest collections belonging to the mighty Roman Empire outside Europe. The buildings here are over 100 years old with the colossal museum being the most impressive one.
Timing<br>
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (all days except Friday).
Visiting Duration<br>
1-2 Hour.
Address<br>
Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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. The gallery houses the paintings of Raja Ravi Verma, one of the prominent painters of India. It also displays paintings of Mugul and Tanjore time.
Visiting Duration<br>
1-2 Hour.
Address<br>
Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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