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Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm:

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It may not be to everyone’s taste, but if you are interested in all things crocodile then the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakarn is worth a visit. Founded in 1950 by the animal conservator Utai Youngprapakorn, the farm is currently one of the largest crocodile centers in the world, reportedly home to more than 60,000 of our toothy friends. One of their inhabitants is even a world record breaker. ‘Yai’ (meaning ‘big’ in Thai’) is the world’s largest captive crocodile. Yai measures over 6 meters in length and weighs over 114 kilos.

The farm is famous for its animal shows. Every hour a few brave members of staff stand up to entertain the crowd by wrestling with the crocodiles. One performer will even stick his head inside the mouth of one of these giant snappers.

As well as crocodiles there are many other animals at the farm including elephants, lions, tigers, monkeys, hippos and turtles. A popular show is one that showcases the talents of the elephants, who walk tightropes, ride tricycles and dance for their trainers.

There are other attractions at the Farm to keep the whole family entertained including elephant rides, miniature train rides and paddle boat trips. The center also houses a dinosaur museum with life-size exhibits of 13 different species of dinosaur.

How to get there

The Crocodile Farm is situated approximately 30km south of Bangkok in the Province of Samut Prakarn. The farm is easily accessible via bus or taxi. Opening hours are from 07:00 until 18:00. The crocodile shows take place every hour and feeding time is between 16.30 and 17.30 .

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