The zoo holds the distinction of being the first in the UK to successfully hatch a Tomistoma (false gharial).
The collection features the Philippine crocodile, one of the rarest crocodilian species in the wild.
The facility serves as a rescue center for unwanted or illegally traded exotic reptiles in the UK.
Many of the crocodiles housed here are part of European Endangered Species Programmes (EEPs).
The site includes a 'reptile nursery' area where juvenile animals are reared under specialized climate conditions.
Crocodiles of the World is the United Kingdom's only specialist crocodile zoo, housing a collection representing 15 of the world's 24 known crocodilian species. The facility focuses on conservation, education, and research, maintaining breeding programs for endangered species such as the Philippine crocodile. The collection includes various reptiles beyond crocodilians, such as Komodo dragons, giant tortoises, and meerkats. Displays are housed within an indoor, temperature-controlled environment designed to mimic tropical habitats. The site features an underwater viewing area where visitors can observe crocodile swimming behavior. Educational daily talks and feeding demonstrations are scheduled throughout the day to showcase the animals' biological behaviors.
The underwater viewing window, which provides clear, eye-level shots of crocodiles submerged.
Check the daily activity board upon arrival to time your visit with specific feeding demonstrations.
Bring a lens cloth, as viewing glass in the indoor enclosures can occasionally fog up due to high humidity.
Allocate extra time if visiting with children, as the dedicated play area and touch-encounter zones are popular.
Do not attempt to feed or touch the animals unless explicitly directed by a staff member during an authorized encounter.
Avoid tapping on glass enclosures or making loud noises to ensure the reptiles remain calm.
