About Sandakan Crocodile Farm
Sandakan Crocodile Farm is a wildlife attraction located at Mile 8, Jalan Labuk, about 12 km from Sandakan town in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the largest crocodile farm in Sabah, housing over 1,000 crocodiles including estuarine and freshwater species. The farm focuses on conservation, breeding and education, and also displays other animals. It is notable for close-up crocodile viewing and daily feeding demonstrations.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air farm setting with concrete enclosures and ponds housing crocodiles of various sizes, from hatchlings to large adults. The site includes walkways around enclosures, a crocodile feeding show area, and sections with other captive animals such as ostriches and monitor lizards. Visitors can observe crocodiles basking, watch feeding demonstrations, take photos from designated viewing areas, and browse a small souvenir shop.
Key highlights
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One of Sabah's largest crocodile farms with over 1,000 crocodiles
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Live crocodile feeding demonstrations
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Close-up viewing of estuarine crocodiles including large adults
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Opportunity to see crocodile hatchlings and juveniles
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Additional animal exhibits including ostriches and other reptiles
History of Sandakan Crocodile Farm
Established as Sabah's largest crocodile farm, the facility was developed for the breeding, conservation and management of crocodiles, particularly the estuarine crocodile, and to provide public education on crocodile conservation.
Route
| By air | Fly to Sandakan Airport (SDK), then continue by road to the farm. |
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| By road |