Henry the crocodile turns 119
Crocworld is open throughout the festive season from 8am to 5pm.
Crocworld Conservation Centre celebrated their oldest resident, Henry the Nile crocodile’s 119th birthday on Monday, December 16. Henry, a five-metre-long, 500kg croc, arrived at the centre in 1985 as a mature 85-year-old and has enjoyed a life of leisure, fathering more than 10 000 offspring with his six female co-habitants. For this year’s party, Food Lovers spoonsored tasty treats for Henry, and visitors enjoyed a slice of cake in celebration of his birthday.
Visitors to the KZN South Coast this festive season have a number of exciting holiday activities to enjoy, with Crocworld Conservation Centre’s dedicated holiday programme at the top of the list. This unique conservation centre, located in Scottburgh, will give visitors of all ages the chance to enjoy a range of informative animal demonstrations, nature walks and even a not-to-be-missed reptile birthday party during the holiday programme, running until 14 January.
Crocworld is open throughout the festive season from 8am to 5pm, with the exception of Christmas Day. Tickets are R85 per adult, R55 per child (4 to 12 years), and R65 per pensioner. For more information, visit www.crocworld.co.za, @CrocworldCC on Twitter, ‘Crocworld Conservation Centre’ on Facebook or ‘CrocworldCC’ on Instagram.
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