My Puerto Prinsesa City Tour: Cheek to cheek with the crocs at the Palawan Crocodile Farm and Conservation Center

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For P40, one can see these dangerous reptiles at the Palawan Wildlife and Rescue Center, which was formerly called Crocodile Farming Institure.   It is a breeding facility for the c. porosus and c.mindorensis type of crocodiles.  The big ones you see here are the older crocs which you find at the back of the hatchery.  These crocodiles appear languid but once a piece of chicken (for P30) is thrown at them, they all scramble, teeth and claws to have a piece of it.  It is exciting to see them all attack it and the more it is dangled, the wilder they get.   


From this bridge, one could see tens of crocs below, some motionless, waiting for the right time to pounce on something, some lazily crawling.  At the opposite end of this bridge, you will see the Wildlife Conservation Center where some rescued animals are secured in cages.  

Below are the hatchlings which really look so cute and adorable but can be mean and snappy.  So one of the things to remember is not to touch or pet or stay at a safe distance when viewing them.



This baby croc is harmless, harmless enough for me to carry it for a photo shot.  You'd have to come and see for yourself why I could afford to smile.  Anyway, it only costs P20 to have a picture taken with this harmless croc. 


Crocodiles can really get big, just like this croc which  is one of biggest ever caught in Philippine rivers which  is displayed for visitors to see, right at the entrance where the tour begins.   The thought of  being in the company of a live croc the size as this one gives me the creeps.  



Proud owner of the skin no more is this croc which is now just plain bones inside a glass case.  I wonder how many victims it has already preyed on.

The Crocodile Farm is our second to the last stop for our city tour, another day have been spent well and another chance to appreciate the hospitality of the Palawenos.  




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