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Crocodile Bank or Madras Crocodile Bank Trust is a famous attraction in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is a well-known zoo and a center for the study of reptiles and amphibians. In the year 1973, this zoo and herpetology center came into existence and started breeding the crocodiles and gharials. Apart from the crocodiles and gharials, the Komodo dragon is also bred and conserved here. Crocodile Bank is visited by visitors on a large scale.
It Is Known For:-
1) Crocodile Bank is India's largest breeding center for crocodiles
2) It also stands among one of the venom extraction centers in India approved by the government
3) Apart from the crocodiles and gharials, there are various other reptiles and amphibians that are bred here. It includes a variety of turtles, lizards, and snakes
4) Madras Crocodile Bank is known for its breeding programs for all reptiles and amphibians. After the success of the mugger breeding program, it launched various programs to increase the number of different reptiles
Best Time To Visit:-
Madras Crocodile Bank is a major tourist attraction in Chennai and draws hundreds of visitors. Across the year, it is visited by numerous people including the students that are pursuing zoology. The entry to the zoo is paid that depends on the nationality of the visitor.
Reaching There:-
Being one of the prominent attractions in Chennai, Crocodile Bank has a wider connectivity of the roadways and railways. To reach the place conveniently, one can hire the local taxis for commuting to and from the zoo.
Nearest Railway Station- Chengalpattu Central
Nearest Airport- Chennai International Airport
