Southern Jaunt IV - Davao Crocodile Park

The Davao Crocodile Park is another famous attraction in Davao City. As the name implies, crocs are the main attractions in this place. Nonetheless, although named after the famous reptile, Davao Crocodile Park is not only about crocodiles. It also serves as a wildlife sanctuary. Among the other animals in the park include, tigers, turtles, pythons, iguanas, eagles, hornbills, and ostriches. There even have a five-legged cow.

Welcome to DCP




Turtle


Hornbill / Kalaw


Ostrich


Amazing Cow


Sleeping Tiger

Birdie

If there is a ruler in this crocs’ haven, that would be Pangil. Pangil, the biggest crocodile in the Park was caught somewhere in Mindanao after causing havoc to locals due to his supposed man-eating tendencies.

Pangil

What a beast...

In this realm of Crocs, crocodiles are classified and kept in separate cages. The yearlings (baby crocs) are kept together in one cage and the same goes with the juveniles (teens). On the other hand, the breeding pen is designed to simulate the environment in the wild as there are trees as well as a swamp inside the cages where Poppa and Momma Crocs cool themselves from the heat of the sun.

Palm

I see you


Juvies

Wanna Bite

Breeding Pen

Waiting


Momma and Poppa Crocs

Bite Me...Grrrr.

Another very interesting feature of the DCP is the animal show where trained animals awe the audience with their antics and special abilities. There is also the tightrope walking, a highwire stunt where the performer dances and crosses a rope that is suspended atop a pen full of lurking crocodiles. Other shows in DCP include the crocodile dancing and the Pangil encounter.

Praying for safety

C'mon let's dance

Whoaa

Now I'm standing again

I hope he falls down...hikhikhik

Yeah...

As for us, we tried the wildlife encounter and took pictures with the albino python perched in our laps and also played with a yearling croc.

Blimey!


Huge Python


Lovin' it


Crocs





Hunny watch out!!!


I got you crocs...


waaahhhh!!!

DCP is open daily from 8:00AM to 7:00PM. Packages are also available for you to enjoy DCP with the other attractions such as the Zip City and the White Water Rafting.

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