Irawan Crocodile Farm – Palawan
You might be slightly underwhelmed by the Irawan crocodile farm but it’s an interesting enough place to spend an hour or so.
The staff is quite serious about observing the lunch break for the staff so it is best not to arrive between 11:30am and 1:30pm because you will not be allowed to enter.
The entrance fee is around 30 peso which includes a quick tour with the guide through the tank area where the young crocs are reared.
You can take public transport from Puerto Princesa or hire a tricycle to ferry you out there and then wait till you have seen enough and are ready to be on your way. Public transport will be less than 20 peso in a multi cab but around 150 to 200 peso by tricycle. Discuss the fare in advance so you and the driver are both satisfied.
There is an enormous skeleton from a salt water crocodile that was captured in the southern town of Batarazza after it had killed at least one child.
Most of the live crocs at the farm are not that big. It was not made clear if these crocodiles are used commercially at this time or if the farm is still building up it’s stocks.
There is an elaborate system of rearing tanks that are full of small crocodiles.
Eventually the plan is to harvest these animals for their leather and meat but there is not much information on that available.
After the 10 minute tour you are free to wander the grounds where a variety of animals unique to Palawan are kept.
That might be the most interesting part of the farm. Bearcats, eagles, bearded pigs and other unusual animals are penned up in large enclosures.
It may seem unnatural for the animals but it would be difficult to spot them in the wild.
An hour would be more than enough time time to satisfy most peoples curiosity.
Just make sure that you don’t arrive at lunchtime.
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Dear sir,
I am very much interested in crocodile farming. We have a 3 hectare unproductive land somewhere in Cagayan valley, and I am looking into converting that land into a crocodile farm. What are the steps for me to start of this? Thank you so much.
Hello Candice Hilario,
I can’t be of much help in this area, but a visit to the crocodile farm in Puerto Princessa would be a good place to start.
I am sure that you will need to apply for some sort of government permit, and wade through a bit of red tape, but it sounds like a neat idea.
Good luck!
dp
i like most of the pictures of crocodile here!
can u sent me a brief information about crocodile that not mention yet!
Hello yhanyhan,
I don’t really know very much about crocodiles but it is such an easy trip from Puerto Princessa that it is almost a must do when you are in Palawan.
My biggest piece of useful advice is not to arrive around lunch time because everything shuts down at the crocodile farm for an hour or two and you will have to wait outside the gate or come back later.
cheers
dp
is there a place in puerto Princesa that breed snakes? or do you know anyone who has a collection of snakes?
Hi chris,
I don’t know of any snake breeders in Palawan but I see quite a few dead snakes on the roads.
Some permits may be required but locals should be able to help you get a few specimens. Some are poisonous and others are likely on the endangered list so look into it before you run into legal hassles.
dp
HI! i hope you can help me. Im trying to trace an old college friend. Last I heard He works as a Veterinarian At the crocodile farm in palawan. he is also a native of palawan, name is DR. Benito Del Rosario. Hope you can help me find him. thanks in advance.
Hi eveln,
I hope that you find your old friend.
Keep us updated!
dp
I was told that there was a 23 ft. croc in Palawan, which was actually captured in Siargao. Is this crocodile still alive and what is its name? thanks for the info. JO
Hello John,
I don’t know about any 23′ crocodiles in Siargo but the skeleton of this monster was from an ocean croc that killed a child in Batarazza in southern Palawan.
There are still quite a few crocs along the shores of Palawan but the easiest way to see one is to spend an afternoon at the crocodile farm in Puerto Princessa.
I suspect that the story you were told might have been through the Chinese telegraph a few times before it got to you, and some of the details got lost.
cheers
dp
hallo im patrick from switzerland! i have 10hectare riceland in palawn (roxas). i have breed aligators in switzerland! you have 5 crocodilus porsus (salt) and Crocodylus mindorensis for sale??. please send mi a e mail hagesuperchevy @ hotmail.com thanks
Hello Patrick,
The Irawan Crocodile farm is on the outskirts of Puerto Princessa. I suggest that you stop in and have a talk with the management next time you are in Palawan.
“dutchpickle” does not sell crocodiles…
cheers
dp
what breed are the crocs in palawan>
Hello jeelan,
I can’t help you on that, sorry.
dp
How can people think of breeding crocodiles for their leather? Did you know that they are skinned alive because the skin is easy to remove if blood is still flowing. It’s so cruel.. Now how can you still buy leather when you are already aware where they come from? Billions of animals are killed each year for their skin, just so human can have all that crappy leather products.
Hello Jiana,
I rather doubt the crocs are skinned alive – it would be a tough job to skin a crocodile when it was squirming about.
But you are correct that a lot of animal skins are used for leather.
cheers
dp
hello, just want to ask if how much is the entrance fee at crocodile farm as for now??.. I haven’t been there for quite a time..
Hello Diana
The entrance fee to the crocodile farm is around 30 pesos but don’t arrive at lunchtime because the gate will be closed and you will have to return later – no exceptions!
dp
hi,
wher can i buy hatchling croc (mindorensis) in palawan?
Hi mirko,
I don’t really know about buying the crocs but maybe you should pay the crocodile farm in Puerto Princessa a visit and try to get that info.
Good luck – I am kind of curious about that too!
dp
hello…we will go to crocodile farm by May 16
this year. can we hold a live baby croc there?
my foreigner boyfriend is soo crazy about crocodiles
i want him to experience holding it live..
maybe there’s no crocs in norway hehehe.
what hour would be ideal to go there?
let us know so we will be entertained.
we will just go to palawan for this crocodile farm
i want him to be happy..
thanks,
joy
Hello joy,
Try to arrive around 9:30 am.
The tour will be great and you and your boyfriend will love it!
I am pretty sure that they will let you hold a crocodile while your boyfriend takes your picture! VERY COOL!
Be sure to spend some time looking around some of the other sites in Palawan.
Try the Underground River – link
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/palawan/underground-river-sabang-palawan.html
El Nido link
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/palawan/around-town-el-nido-palawan.html
Port Barton link
http://www.dutchpickle.com/philippines/palawan/port-barton-palawan.html
have fun!
dp
Hi,
I was wondering if you sell crocodile bones or just parts of its sekeleton. I am interested in using it in my artworks. Or if you know how to acquire one around would be a big help. Thanks!
AJ
Hello Skeletall
I am not sure – but if you are planning to ship the parts outside the country be sure to check import regulations.
If you are local it might not be a bad idea to stop in for a visit and do some checking.
dp