Get Snap Happy at the Crocodile Farm
Posted by Full mooner on June 1st, 2011 filed in Tourist tips, sightseeingThis is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island of Koh Samui as it can’t be missed, since it just around the corner from the airport. Here at the crocodile farm, will have a fascinating look at some of Thailand’s jaws and claws; there are all here, from, Siam crocodiles, Caimans, Saltwater crocodiles, Snakes, Lizards, Monkeys and many others.
The Samui crocodile farm lies in a tropical palm garden with 8000 square meters land with an inlaying stone quarry. The construction work of the Koh Samui crocodile farm started in August 2000 and it was opened for visitors on the 3rd December 2000.
If you have never imagined being surrounded by crocodiles and crocodile trainers, this is the place because you wouldn’t know where to look as you will see crocodile sleeping, yawning or trying to pounce on the trainer, anytime you are thinking that it is going to hurt or bite the trainer and even if you are at a distance away from the crocodile and the trainers, you can never feel safe.
So if you love crocodiles or just curious, this is the place for you as you will learn how crocodiles are being handled and trained. There are two shows of crocodiles and snakes, the first one is at 2.00pm and the second one is at 4.30pm. The entrance fee is 1000 Thai baht for adults and 750 Thai baht for children so don’t miss out on this amazing show.
Please note that there are two crocodile farms on the island of Koh Samui, the one mentioned above, and the other one is located at Namuang waterfalls.