Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, Chennai

Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings:- The center is open to visitors from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on all days of the week. | Adult - ₹100/- per person, Children - ₹50/-

Opening Time & Days

Madras Crocodile Bank Trust opening and closing timings is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Open Days

The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust is open to visitors every day except Mondays.

Best Time to Visit

October, November, December

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Place Type

Nature Sites and Parks

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How to Reach Madras Crocodile Bank Trust

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into Chennai International Airport

28.8 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Tambaram Railway Station

24.8 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Broadway Bus Stand

39.2 km away

About Madras Crocodile Bank Trust

The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust was established in 1976 by herpetologist Romulus Whittaker and his wife, Zay Whittaker. It was established with the primary mission of conserving and protecting endangered reptile species, especially crocodiles. Over the years, Crocodile Bank has expanded its focus to include the conservation of various reptiles, tortoises and turtles.

Architecture of Madras Crocodile Bank Trust

It is spread over 8.5 acres (3.4 ha) and the center has been designed to replicate the natural habitats of various reptile species, providing spacious enclosures with water bodies and vegetation. This provides visitors with the opportunity to see these creatures in conditions that resemble their native environment.

Interesting facts about Madras Crocodile Bank Trust

Crocodile Bank is home to various species of crocodiles, alligators and turtles, including the critically endangered gharial.The Trust is actively involved in breeding programs to boost populations of endangered reptiles, which are then released into the wild.Visitors can take part in guided tours and educational programs to learn about the importance of reptile conservation.The center also conducts research on reptile behavior, ecology and genetics.In addition to conservation, Crocodile Bank is dedicated to raising awareness of these fascinating creatures and their importance in the ecosystem.

Madras Crocodile Bank Trust FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust: Timings:- The center is open to visitors from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM on all days of the week. | Adult - ₹100/- per person, Children - ₹50/- Madras Crocodile Bank Trust opening and closing timings is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM..

𝒜. You should visit Madras Crocodile Bank Trust during October, November, December months for best experience.