Zulu Croc Reptile Park

OVERVIEW

Discover a diverse collection of crocodiles and snakes at an intriguing reptile park. Take a leisurely hour and 45-minute drive past unspoiled wetlands to Zulu Croc, an unusual reptile park that provides a hands-on experience amid an alluring landscape of savanna bushveld. You’ll find that here you can touch some of the world’s most fascinating creatures under the supervision of expert reptile handlers. Hand feed an iguana or pose for photos with a boa constrictor draped over your shoulders, if you wish, but simply observe the more dangerous and venomous creatures. Learn that Nile crocodiles can weigh up to 1,650 pounds and grow up to 20 feet long, a size they achieve by eating any appetizing morsel within their reach. Should you feel adventurous, stroke a baby croc while it’s being held and, if it’s feeding time, perhaps see adults leaping vertically out of the water to chomp chunks of raw meat. Take in myriad facts about snakes such as venomous puff adders, boomslangs and black mambas or the non-venomous carpet pythons and reticulated pythons, the world’s longest snakes. You’ll thrill to your up-close encounters with the fearsome yet magnificent residents of this enthralling park.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore the world of crocodiles and reptiles at Zulu Croc, an extraordinary interactive park.
• Feed an iguana or take photos with a boa constrictor wrapped around you, under a handler’s supervision.
• Examine the venomous and dangerous park species from a safe, comfortable distance.
• Watch Nile crocodiles eat voraciously, should you visit during feeding time.
• Admire deadly snakes, including the black mamba, puff adder and the reticulated python, the longest snake in the world.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, lightweight and light-colored, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.