"It is estimated that the 20-acre farm has more than 1,000 crocodiles, including several rare ones, as well as some alligators."
It is estimated that the 20-acre farm has more than 1,000 crocodiles, including several rare ones, as well as some alligators. Here, one can witness and photograph crocodiles and alligators play and feed in a controlled environment that closely resembles their natural habitat.
The Langkawi Crocodile Farm, registered with the Convention on International Trade and Endangered Species (CITES), has conveniently divided its ponds so as to satisfy a whole range of common fascinations of these reptiles. Among them are Periodical Pond, Breeding Pond, Bridge Pond, Feeding Pond, Jumping Pond and Show Pond.
Also, look out for 28-year-old Bujang Kawi, the oldest inmate born without teeth. Its length is about four metre while its weight is more than 454 kg. There is also an exhibition centre where one can view the life cycle of a crocodile as well as photographs of every conceivable aspect of the species.
The Crocodile Farm opens daily from 9am to 6pm. Admission fee is RM7 for adults and RM for children below 12. For more information, please contact the the Langkawi Tourist Information Centre at 604-9667789.
Last viewed - May 16, 2008
Getting there
By Plane
Langkawi's airport is called the Padang Matsirat airport, located about 20km from Kuah town. Daily direct flights from Kuala Lumpur are available via Malaysia Airlines (Tel: 603-78463000 or 1 300 88 3000). Optionally Air Asia (Tel: 1 300 88 9933) also has regular flights to Langkawi.
By Rail
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) connects Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Arau towns in Kedah. From these towns, you can catch a taxi or a bus easily to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis respectively and catch a ferry to Langkawi. Please contact KTMB at 603-22747435.
Ferries are also available from Penang (Tel: 604-2631943)
By Road From the North South Expressway (NSE), head north to Kedah and take the Alor Setar Selatan exit (Interchange 177) onto the highway headed to Teluk Kechai and on to Kuala Kedah where you can catch a ferry to Langkawi island. Alternatively, you can also catch ferries from Kuala Perlis further north, accessible via the Jitra Selatan exit (Interchange 181) via Kodiang and Kangar on trunk road K3. This route is longer, at 48km from the NSE exit. The farm is situated at Kubang Badak, about 30km from Kuah, and a few minutes away from Teluk Burau (Burau Bay).
User recommendation
"This place is croc-heaven. You can join them if you want to. Hehehe" by Rusdhi Saliman
"I hate this kind of show´s, Loud hardrockmusic and no respect for the animals. please leave them in their respect and don´t do such a rambo minded show !" by Puddlestone
