Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center

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The Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (formerly Crocodile Farming Institute) is home to hundreds of Philippine saltwater and freshwater crocodiles, along with other endemic species including bearcats, porcupines, and Palawan peacock-pheasants.

The guided tours are educational and well-organized, explaining the conservation efforts for these endangered species. You can see crocodiles of all sizes, from hatchlings to massive 15-foot adults. There's also a small museum with taxidermy specimens and environmental exhibits.

The center plays an important role in breeding Philippine crocodiles, which are critically endangered. It's about 20 minutes from the city center.

  1. Take a tricycle from the city center to the Crocodile Farm (20 minutes, P100-150).
  2. Pay entrance fee (P40/adult) at the gate. Guided tours start regularly.
  3. Follow the guide through the crocodile pens, nursery, and wildlife exhibits (45 minutes).
  4. Optional: visit the on-site restaurant for crocodile dishes, or buy crocodile leather souvenirs at the shop.
Item Price Note
Entrance fee (adult) P40
Entrance fee (child) P20
Tricycle roundtrip P200-300

Prices in Philippine Pesos. Use the currency selector in the nav to see approximate conversions.

Local tip
The guided tour takes about 45 minutes. Don't miss the hatchling nursery, where you can hold a baby crocodile for photos. Try the crocodile sisig at the on-site restaurant if you're adventurous.

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