Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo

The Miri Crocodile Farm Wildlife 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.

Miri Crocodile Farm Wildlife Mini Zoo
Taman Buaya Miri dan Zoo Mini
Date opened16 August 1998
LocationMiri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Land area9 hectares
OwnerBenaya Sdn Bhd.
ManagementBenaya Sdn Bhd.
WebsiteOfficial website

History

The farm and zoo was opened on 16 August 1998.[1] It became the second crocodile farm opened in Sarawak after the Jong Crocodile Farm and Zoo in Kuching.[2]

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.[3] It 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.[1]

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.[2]

See also

References
  1. "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.
  2. Sman, Cecilia (12 June 2016). "Miri Crocodile Farm attracts visitors to the city". Borneo Post Online. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  3. "The Crocodile Farm". Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  4. "Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo". Sarawak Tourism. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
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