Reptiles are often viewed as being mean or scary and somehow
less important or less worthy of our preservation efforts. At Croc
Encounters we will fight this stigma by giving the general public a
close-up look at these amazing animals.
Crocodilians provide us a window in the earth’s history, being one
of the closest living relatives to dinosaurs. They are attentive
parents and gentle mates. To the public, we will portray the big
picture and show how these animals and their individual roles in
an ecosystem are just as important as any other species.
The importance of these animals is great, the consequences of
their destruction are far-reaching, and their preservation is within
our reach.
Every year thousands of hatchling alligators are sold in the pet
industry. Only a small fraction of those who purchase these
hatchlings are capable of properly housing them as adults.
As a result many of these animals end up being euthanized, dying
from improper diet and treatment, or being unlawfully released into
the wild.
Croc Encounters has been established as a haven for unwanted
animals. While crocodilians are our main focus, we have also made
it our goal to extend our haven to all unwanted reptiles - including
snakes, lizards and turtles. Most animal shelters are unwilling or
incapable of taking in these animals. We will make reptiles are
main focus, and assure their proper care, treatment, and
rehabilitation if necessary.
The mission of Croc Encounters is two-fold, to be a haven for
unwanted reptiles and be an educational facility – fighting the
stigma associated with these animals and creating awareness for
their plight in the wild.
less important or less worthy of our preservation efforts. At Croc
Encounters we will fight this stigma by giving the general public a
close-up look at these amazing animals.
Crocodilians provide us a window in the earth’s history, being one
of the closest living relatives to dinosaurs. They are attentive
parents and gentle mates. To the public, we will portray the big
picture and show how these animals and their individual roles in
an ecosystem are just as important as any other species.
The importance of these animals is great, the consequences of
their destruction are far-reaching, and their preservation is within
our reach.
Every year thousands of hatchling alligators are sold in the pet
industry. Only a small fraction of those who purchase these
hatchlings are capable of properly housing them as adults.
As a result many of these animals end up being euthanized, dying
from improper diet and treatment, or being unlawfully released into
the wild.
Croc Encounters has been established as a haven for unwanted
animals. While crocodilians are our main focus, we have also made
it our goal to extend our haven to all unwanted reptiles - including
snakes, lizards and turtles. Most animal shelters are unwilling or
incapable of taking in these animals. We will make reptiles are
main focus, and assure their proper care, treatment, and
rehabilitation if necessary.
The mission of Croc Encounters is two-fold, to be a haven for
unwanted reptiles and be an educational facility – fighting the
stigma associated with these animals and creating awareness for
their plight in the wild.
Our Mission:
Most of the 23
species of
crocodilians are
threatened or
endangered in the
wild.
Essential to the
preservation of
these species is
educating the
general public on the
issues and creating
awareness.
Most of the 23
species of
crocodilians are
threatened or
endangered in the
wild.
Essential to the
preservation of
these species is
educating the
general public on the
issues and creating
awareness.
Our Goals
In order to accomplish
our mission we have
established the
following goals:
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* Increase public
awareness about the
importance of reptiles
in the wild and keep
them up-to-date on
the progress of
preservation efforts.
* Encourage
reptile-keepers to be
responsible pet-
owners.
If unable to provide
the proper care and
husbandry for their
pet – this may mean
donating the animal to
our facility.
* Acceptance of
unwanted reptiles and
provide them with
proper diet, care and
rehabilitation if
necessary.
-------------------------
In order to accomplish
our mission we have
established the
following goals:
-------------------------
* Increase public
awareness about the
importance of reptiles
in the wild and keep
them up-to-date on
the progress of
preservation efforts.
* Encourage
reptile-keepers to be
responsible pet-
owners.
If unable to provide
the proper care and
husbandry for their
pet – this may mean
donating the animal to
our facility.
* Acceptance of
unwanted reptiles and
provide them with
proper diet, care and
rehabilitation if
necessary.
-------------------------
Objectives
To reach our goals we
have
* Created an
educational facility
that is open to the
public. The layout of
the facility is nature
trails through
naturalistic exhibits. It
is guided and there
will be information on
each of the species
being shown.
* Along with our
educational goals, we
provide outreach
programs. We give
educational
presentations to
schools, camps, boy
scouts, and any other
interested group. We
promote conservation
and bring along
reptiles for our
presentation.
* At our facilities,
we will also have
enclosures in place in
which we can
properly house
unwanted reptiles.
To reach our goals we
have
* Created an
educational facility
that is open to the
public. The layout of
the facility is nature
trails through
naturalistic exhibits. It
is guided and there
will be information on
each of the species
being shown.
* Along with our
educational goals, we
provide outreach
programs. We give
educational
presentations to
schools, camps, boy
scouts, and any other
interested group. We
promote conservation
and bring along
reptiles for our
presentation.
* At our facilities,
we will also have
enclosures in place in
which we can
properly house
unwanted reptiles.
