Steph
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*ANIMAL CRUELTY*
Please do not support this jigoku by visiting. It needs to be SHUT DOWN! Crocodile hell indeed!
I am an Aussie vet with a passion for reptiles and a lot of experience in keeping them, which may add some weight to the following.
I was absolutely disgusted by the conditions these crocs are kept in. The enclosures were filthy, grossly overcrowded and most had insufficient water (to submerge themselves) and were without shade. There was absolutely nothing in the way of enrichment or an attempt to make the cages look ‘natural’. They had nowhere to hide or escape the crowds. There is one smaller croc indoors which is kept in a TANK so small, the poor creature could barely turn around. It was just sitting there, breathing heavily (clearly stressed) while people pressed their faces in and tapped on the glass! Appalling!
The crocodiles themselves are in horrendous condition. Most had open wounds (some with flies hanging around), presumably from fighting each other as a result of overcrowding. Many were missing digits and at least one was missing a forelimb. The digits that were present were worn right down as a result of walking on concrete instead of a natural substrate. Most also had deformed scales and teeth growing at odd angles - likely a result of old injuries and/or dietary insufficiencies.
I visited as part of the 7 Hells multi-pass and regrettably did not research it prior. Had I known the sort of hell those crocodiles are living, I would not have visited. If you happen to read this review, please don’t visit, help spread the word and let’s get this place shut down! Maybe those incredible creatures have a shot at freedom still 🙏🏼🐊
