The Crocodile Bank of Chennai was established with an objective of spreading the awareness of the ecological role played by crocodiles in selectively feeding on sick, weak and injured fish. Such projects are conducted on biology and study of crocodiles, turtles and lizards.
If you visit the Crocodile Park in Chennai, you can see various species of alligator and crocodile slugging about in the open pools of the Chennai Crocodile Bank. Now Crocodile Bank is the habitation of nearly 7000 species of crocodiles. They are categorized into the following:
- Indian crocodile species
- African crocodile species
- Alligators
- Morlet's crocodile from Mexico
- American Alligator from Africa
- Dwarf crocodile from Africa
- The Siamese crocodile.
- Mugger crocodile from India
- Marsh crocodile from India
- Gharials from India
The Crocodile Bank in Chennai is place that is worth visiting in Chennai.
Location of Crocodile Bank, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Crocodile Park - Entry Fee, Timing, Address, Official Website | |
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Address | Post Bag No. 4, Mamallapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 603104 |
Entry Fee : | Entry Fee for Adults : 35 Rs. Entry Fee for Children below 10 years : 10 Rs. |
Timings : | Visiting Hours - 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
Days When Closed | Monday |
Phone No (Official) | +91-44-27472447 |
Official Website | www.madrascrocodilebank.org/cms/ |
Photography allowed or not | Allowed |
Still Camera Fee : | 20-40 Rs. |
Video Camera Fee : | 100 Rs. |
Nearest railway station | Chennai Egmore Railway Station |
Last Updated on : May 26, 2015