Arba Minch Crocodile Ranch
A state-run crocodile farm east of town that raises Nile crocodiles collected from Lake Chamo, with pens sorted by age so you can see everything from hatchlings to adults.
The farm was established in the 1980s. It hatches and raises crocodiles from eggs collected at Lake Chamo, sorting them into pens by age. You can clearly see their growth, from hatchlings the size of a palm to adults several meters long. Crocodile skins were once exported. The farm is modest in size, and a visit takes about half an hour to an hour. It suits travelers who do not plan a boat trip or want something extra. It lies on the eastern outskirts of town, reachable by tuk-tuk, and charges a small entrance fee.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Nechisar National Park
- Forty Springs (Arba Minch)
- Bridge of God Viewpoint
- Lake Chamo Crocodile Market
- Dorze Village
- Chencha Market
- Lake Abaya
- Konso Cultural Landscape