Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo
| Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo | |
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Taman Buaya Miri dan Zoo Mini | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Crocodile farm, zoo |
| Location | Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Opening | 16 August 1998 |
| Owner | Benaya Sdn Bhd. |
| Management | Benaya Sdn Bhd. |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 9 hectares |
| Website | |
| www.miricrocodilefarm | |
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.[1]
History
The farm and zoo was opened on 16 August 1998.[2] It became the second crocodile farm opened in Sarawak after the Jong Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Kuching.[3]
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.[1]
Exhibition
The crocodile farm houses more than 1,000 species of crocodiles.[4] It also features an information center about various aspects of crocodiles, such as fatal clashes with humans, life cycle etc.[2]
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.[3]
Opening time
The farm and zoo is opened everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for MYR20.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "The Crocodile Farm". Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo is Home to Thousand Crocodile of Different Species, Exotic Animals and Birds". Sarawak Vacation Destination. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ a b Sman, Cecilia (12 June 2016). "Miri Crocodile Farm attracts visitors to the city". Borneo Post Online. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo". Sarawak Tourism. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
