If you'd like to have a cup of coffee with a view of a pit with over 200 crocodiles, check out Croco Cafe at the Zoobic Safari in Subic. Watch the lethargic crocodiles snap away a dressed chicken from a fishing pole. There is a water-level glass observation area where you can see the crocs eye-to-eye.
These are Philippine crocodiles, also known as the Mindoro crocodile (Crocodylus mindorensis), a freshwater crocodile endemic to the Philippines. Philippine crocodiles are small, growing no more than 3 meters. And they say this species is not aggressive---would you wade in the water and bond with these reptiles? Not me.
This species is critically endangered due to exploitation and loss of habitat. Conservation methods are being undertaken and it is now illegal to kill a crocodile.
This species is critically endangered due to exploitation and loss of habitat. Conservation methods are being undertaken and it is now illegal to kill a crocodile.
glass observation area
I lived in the Philiipines for 21 years and have never seen this. Very fascinating!...Christine
ReplyDeleteWow, even thought they look very scary they also seem so beautiful. Thanks for sharing such great pictures and all the information. Please stop by and say hello. I'm going to follow :-)
ReplyDeleteFascinating place!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! This looks like just the place for me =)
ReplyDeleteNot too fond of crocks, but I do like them on my feet lol
ReplyDeleteI adore Fritz. What kind is he?
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Them guys look scary......LOL !
ReplyDeleteKammy
I never knew there were crocodiles in the Philipines. The last two look very well fed lol
ReplyDeleteHmmm. Maybe they are smaller than OTHER crocodiles, but three metres does not sund small to me. They sound scary!
ReplyDeleteIt is about time we protect our environment.
ReplyDeleteThey are surely NOT my first choice as pet animals but they deserve the protection !
What a place! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
But I guess I would have been a bit afraid ;)
Have a great day!
Anna
Hi Luna, I stopped here first on my way to your RT post and wanted to return. Those guys look friendly, they always do. I wouldn't want even a friendly bite though, would you?
ReplyDeleteThey have more pointed noses like our Southern alligators here in the States. We were endangering them too. So we banned hunting (or fishing) of them. Now they are almost a menace and hunting is allowed.
Hunting isn't done with a gun. They are 'caught' and somehow slaughtered. I have eaten fried alligator, it was a little tough to chew. I don't need any more.
I am wondering if you eat yours?
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I sure wouln't want to wade with the crocks, but I would like to sit there with you...Of course I would have tea instead of coffee. Loved your post.
ReplyDeleteYipes, those are scary.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating post. I'd really love to visit this place. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your presentation on the crocodiles, but I thing I will pass on a visit to see them. I have never cared for them. Happy you stooped by today.
ReplyDeleteThat's a whole lotta crocs! What an interesting place. They are quite different than the ones I see here in Florida. The main difference is in their snouts.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tour of Croco Cafe!
~ Tracy
Not too fond of crocs either, but I thought the concept of the restaurant is pretty neat. It's amazing all these wonderful themed cafes and restaurant popping up everywhere isn't it?
ReplyDeleteNice blog. Miranda is my daughters name. It's a great name.
ReplyDeleteThat's a scary set of images. Excellent captures.
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