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.
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| Date opened | 16 August 1998 |
| Location | Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Land area | 9 hectares |
| Owner | Benaya Sdn Bhd. |
| Management | Benaya Sdn Bhd. |
| Website | Official website |
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History
editThe 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b Sman, Cecilia (12 June 2016). "Miri Crocodile Farm attracts visitors to the city". Borneo Post Online. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "The Crocodile Farm". Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Miri Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo". Sarawak Tourism. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
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