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Sarawak’s very own crocodile land

BY THURKGASHIRINI ARUMUGAM Jong’s Crocodile Farm is Malaysia’s first and largest captive breeding crocodile farm. It’s at Mile 18 1/2 on the Kuching-Serian Highway, about 29 kilometres and a 20-minute leisure drive from Kuching. The farm, which is located in a residential area, is open to the public at reasonable prices, starting at RM10 for […]

Captive breeding — a plausible conservation method

Certified zoo consultant Benson Kho has more than 15 years of experience in exotic wildlife. He recently shared his thoughts and opinions on the captive breeding method in order to save certain species from extinction.   Working towards maintaining a healthy ecosystem Conservation of wildlife is vital as it helps the preservation of each living organism. […]

Captive breeding of man-eaters crocs farming economically viable in Sarawak

BY ZAPHNE PHILIP SARAWAK is known for its man-eating crocodiles and the locals have been terrified of them since the existence of the man-beast conflict. In fact, there is a popular Iban legend of a notorious crocodile nicknamed Bujang Senang that was supposed to be the reincarnation of a warrior who was killed many years ago. […]

Jong’s Crocodile Farm: Sarawak’s croc haven

A 20-minute leisure drive from Kuching, Jong’s Crocodile Farm is the first and largest captive breeding crocodile farm in Malaysia. The farm provides a perfect sanctuary for the reptiles, as well as a few natural breeding ponds for the crocodiles to mate and multiple. Support your local ecotourism industry ever since the recovery movement control […]