Criadero de Cocodrilos, Península de Zapata


Criadero de Cocodrilos

The largest Crocodile Farm in the Cuban territory is located in the Laguna del Tesoro in the Ciénaga de Zapata where there is the largest wetland on the Island of Cuba.

It was created in the early 60's from the indiscriminate hunting of these. Creating the Crocodile Farm where some 1500 specimens were placed for reproduction.

This is one of the few sites in Cuba responsible for the protection, reproduction and commercialization of two of the existing species that are the Cuban crocodile and the American crocodile that over time have combined to form a hybrid today.

Since 1994, the commercialization of crocodile derivatives such as meat, for human consumption and skin for the realization of objects such as wallets, belts and other pieces made by artisans in the area for commercialization has been authorized.

It is one of the most visited and popular sites that welcomes a large number of domestic and foreign tourists who, before leaving, take a photo with one of the copies.

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