Crocodile park in Agadir - among crocodiles in Crocopark

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Crocopark is a crocodile park in Agadir with over 300 live crocodiles, as well as turtles, lizards and plenty of exotic plants. Truth be told, we were a little hesitant when we headed to the crocodile park in Agadir, Morocco. What were we going to see? But we were pleasantly surprised by a nice park with beautiful nature, and many crocodiles moving freely in a large area.

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Over 300 crocodiles

Crocodile park in Agadir: There are 325 crocodiles of the Nile crocodile species. This is the second largest crocodile in the world after the saltwater crocodile. Males usually weigh around 500 kg and are 3.5 to 5 metres long, but can sometimes weigh up to a tonne and be 7 metres long. These are real giants!

The Nile crocodile lives in much of Africa, but has been extinct in Morocco since the 1970s due to hunting and drought. At Crocopark you can see them moving around in a large area, and you can also learn more about crocodiles, such as peering into the 'nursery' where the eggs hatch.

Crocodile feeding time is lively

Looking after 300 crocodiles obviously requires a lot of food, and when it was time to feed them, the staff threw out large pieces of raw chicken. Then the gigantic animals suddenly got busy!

Turtles, lizards and frogs

In addition to crocodiles, the park is home to turtles, lizards and frogs. The turtles emerge from small caves and the lizards can be seen scurrying between the rocks in the park. The frogs live in a large pond with aquatic plants. They are not easy to see, as they are just as green as the surrounding leaves, but after a while you can spot them.

Exotic plants from around the world

The park also has several gardens with exotic plants. Here you can see cacti, bamboo, bougainvillea, rubber trees, papyrus, fig trees, papaya and a lot of other trees and bushes that I can't remember the name of. The guide shared a leaf from the aloe vera plant, so we could feel the jelly-like content.

Crocodile park in Agadir

There are a lot of activities in the park, especially for children. There are playgrounds, for example, and opportunities to make henna tattoos or take part in workshops. At one point in the park, staff demonstrated how to make 'paper' from the papyrus plant. In another, you can guess which animals are associated with different footprints. It was probably an activity for children, but it worked just as well for our group of adults...

Good to know about Crocopark

• Find here: Crocopark is located in the town of Drarga, on the outskirts of Agadir in southern Morocco. The park is located along National Highway 8, the motorway between Agadir and Marrakech. Public transport is available by regular buses or by Crocopark's own shuttle bus - check the park's website for up-to-date information.
• Opening hours: Crocopark is currently open every day of the year, from 10:00 in the morning. Closing times vary depending on the season.
• Prices: The entrance fee is currently (2018) 70 dirhams (approx. 64 euros) for adults and 40 dirhams (approx. 37 euros) for children.
• Other good things to knowThe park is accessible by wheelchair or pram, and there is a café serving salads and sandwiches. Crocodile feeding is organised at certain times of the day - check the website.
• Website: Read more at the park's own website.

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