Type Crocodile farm, zoo Owner Benaya Sdn Bhd. Opened 16 August 1998 Phone +60 85-604 108 | Opening 16 August 1998 Management Benaya Sdn Bhd. Floor area 9 ha | |
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Location Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia Address 98000 Lutong, Sarawak, Malaysia Hours Open today · 9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PMMonday9AM–5PM Similar Petroleum Museum, The Grand Old Lady (Miri Well), Loagan Bunut National, Lambir Hills National, Niah National Park | ||
Feeding the crocodiles miri crocodile farm cum mini zoo
The Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo (Malay: Taman Buaya Miri dan Zoo Mini) is a crocodile farm and zoo in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is registered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
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History
The farm and zoo was opened on 16 August 1998. It became the second crocodile farm opened in Sarawak after the Jong Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Kuching.
Architecture
The farm and zoo is located in a 9 hectare of area near the mouth of Baram River. Man-made ponds were created for the breeding ground of the crocodiles.
Exhibition
The crocodile farm houses more than 1,000 species of crocodiles. It also features an information center about various aspects of crocodiles, such as fatal clashes with humans, life cycle etc.
Operation
The monthly expenses for the farm and zoo is around MYR40,000-50,000, in which mostly goes to buying foods for the animals and its 15 staffs salary. They regularly seek assistance from the Tourism Board.
Opening time
The farm and zoo is opened everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for MYR20.