TUARAN CROCODILE FARM: Unique Adventure in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

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Tuaran crocodile farm is around 35km north of Kota Kinabalu city, Sabah on the island of Borneo east Malaysia,.
Introduction
Being the largest crocodile farm in Sabah, accommodates more than 1,000 crocodiles established (February 2005) tourist attraction on 7 acres of land adjacent to the Sulaman Highway, Tuaran. With more than 50 years of experience, the farm is packed with ample knowledge on crocodile captive breeding and farming, and has an international reputation for producing superior quality raw skins and meat.
one of the major commercial producers of the species, Crocodylus Porosus (saltwater crocodile) worldwide. they aspire to commercially produce and display Malaysia's largest reptile in a sustainable manner, whilst protecting and promoting Malaysia's wild crocodile population. In their production line, experienced handlers follow stringent guidelines to ensure that only healthy crocodiles with high quality skin are removed for slaughter. Every raw skin extracted is attached with a CITIES (Convention on International Trade In Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) certificate, enabling the products to be marketed locally and internationally.
Founder, Mr. Chai, a.k.a Mr. Crocodile, has more than 50 years of crocodile breeding and farming experience and currently owns the three largest crocodile farms throughout Malaysia (Sandakan, Tuaran, and Langkawi). His story started when he was at the age of 14; being the eldest son of a fishmonger with 11 siblings all living under one roof, he struggled financially. He had to drop out of secondary school and help his father at the Sandakan fish market. While working, local fishermen would often give him for free unwanted crocodile hatchlings that had been caught in their nets. He started with a small pond as his capital was very limited back then. Despite his father's objection on rearing crocodiles, he borrowed RM600 from his neighbour and started creating his empire. With his dedication, determination, and passion for crocodiles, he has moved to the edge of success, breeding more than 3,000 crocodile babies annually. He has been the pioneer not only to the preservation of an endangered species from extinction, but also provides constant supply of high grade crocodile skins to the leather industry internationally.
Exhibits
Though primary engaged in crocodile breeding, and currently house over 1000 crocodiles, you will also find a vibrant array of animal species for your viewing pleasure. These include turtles, snakes (pythons), birds, deer, ostriches, monitor lizards, bearcats, fish (arapaima, catfish, etc.).
The majority of these animals were donated. Some like the monitor lizards were actually captured by farm workers as they proved to be somewhat of a nuisance feeding in fish ponds.
Shows / Activities
the crocodile shows will have you on the edge of your seats as you watch in amazement and shock at performers getting up close n personal with a giant crocodile. trainers are thoroughly trained and educated and are prepared for even the unlikeliest of situations (i.e. crocodile getting agitated/aggressive and attacks). Watch the experienced performers' mastery in controlling and commanding, while having fun and interacting with the crocodiles, performing moves such as calmly lying on the crocodile's back, courageously sticking their head into the crocodile's gaping mouth, etc. You have to see to believe! shows usually last 15 mins.
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