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The Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden boasts one of the world's largest collections of crocodiles, with approximately 100 animals of 16 species (including hybrids) of endangered and precious crocodiles from around the world. In addition to the crocodile garden, there is a large crocodile release pond in the annex garden, and facilities to exhibit baby crocodiles in the main garden and botanical garden.
In addition to the crocodiles, the Nishi-Resser panda (in the annex) and the Amazon manatee (in the main garden and botanical garden), which are bred only in this garden in Japan, are must-sees.
Free shuttle buses operate between the main and branch gardens. (The shuttle bus takes 2 to 3 minutes)
*Pets are not allowed.
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About 100 crocodiles of 16 species are kept here. Visitors can watch the crocodiles being fed. The sight of the crocodiles eating a large chunk of chicken in one bite is very impressive.
The days of the week when you can watch the crocodiles being fed are as follows
‐April through September: Wednesdays and Sundays (Wednesdays in the main crocodile park and Sundays in the annex) from 1:00 p.m.
‐October through March: Sundays (the main crocodile park and annex alternate every other week) from 1:00 p.m.
Please note that the schedule may be changed or cancelled depending on the condition of the crocodiles or other circumstances. Please inquire for details.
There are many rare animals such as Nishi-Resser pandas, Amazonian manatees, elephant turtles, flamingos, and giant salamanders.
[Botanical Garden]
Walk through a greenhouse filled with tropical water lilies, orchids, bougainvillea, hibiscus, guava trees, and more. 5,000 varieties of tropical plants and tropical fruit trees, including over 20 varieties of bananas, are planted in the exotic and spectacular garden. You can also enjoy bananas and papayas harvested in the garden at the fruit parlor in the park. Many other banana-themed sweets are also available. The juice stand also serves the famous banana soft serve ice cream.
株式会社熱川バナナワニ園
USD 11.71