Sunda gharial crocodiles arrive at Auckland Zoo!

In this video our senior ectotherm keeper Julie details freshwater crocodiles Malu and Sumpit’s arrival from Krokodille Zoo in Denmark. Ahead of their arrival, Julie spent time in Denmark with the expert team there, where she was able to learn more about the species and how they are cared for.
Shy and secretive, Sunda gharial crocodiles are one of the world’s largest crocodilian species (able to reach up to 5-6 metres in length) and are renowned for their slender, distinctive snouts.
Come and immerse yourself in the heat, sounds and smells of our climate controlled tropical dome. At different times of the day you’ll experience the mist and rain, while admiring the 13 different fish species (including Asian arowana) and thousands of plants that are thriving in this beautiful humid environment. It's an experience not to be missed!

[@hansvonessen6259]

Thanks 🙏 for the updated news about it in Auckland Zoo. 🙂💞. Hello with Love 💖from the ex Aucklander ⛵🏙️🛥️🚢Kiwi New Zealander 🏔️⛷️🇳🇿 who currently work and live in Brisbane Australia 🏖️🌊🏄 🇦🇺.

[@kellanturrell2129]

yo! i love gharials!!

[@complimentary_voucher]

Thanks for this, I feel like Gharials are essentially doomed in much of their wild range so this is so important. Hope you have breeding success eventually.

[@RhodeTrip]

I visited the zoo for the first time in years and I was blown away at all of the upgrades. The enclosures look so cool and it flows so nicely. The gharials and swamp forest was one of the highlights for me. Such a cool looking addition and the swamp dome was so lush

[@dodoxasaurus6904]

Can't wait to have a look

[@dyanalayng5507]

What a beautiful habitat! So glad they are starting to enjoy it. Thanks for your interesting presentation. 💖💕🇨🇦

[@rorybassett9015]

I want to work at Auckland zoo with the primates

[@mortalclown3812]

Wow I've never seen these creatures before and just went to read up on them. What an extraordinary habitat you've built for them. Here's hoping to more awareness and understanding of the species. Thank you for a lovely video.
Wish more zoos were like yours. Blessings to everyone who works so hard on behalf of animals.