Thursday, June 21, 2012

Visiting Lolong, World's Biggest Captured Crocodile, at Bunawan Ecopark, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur



Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, three to fours hours' drive away from Davao City, is the home to Lolong, the world's biggest crocodile, as confirmed by the Guinness World Records. Thanks to Lolong, this first-class municipality became a popular destination by the animal enthusiasts or simply the curious tourists.





Minimal entrance and parking fees are collected upon entering Bunawan Ecopark, where Lolong, the world's largest crocodile, is housed. See photo above for the rates.





For 10 pesos, you can rent umbrellas being offered by some kids at the entrance or parking lot of the ecopark.





Ta-dah! Presenting the world's biggest crocodile -- Lolong! At the time of his capture, Lolong was measured as 6.4 meters (21 feet) long and weighed 1,075 kilograms (2,370 pounds). Lolong was caught in a creek in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, on September 2001.





While being interviewed, I overheard that "Manong" has gained years and years of experience growing crocodiles in Palawan until he was carefully selected and asked to take care of Lolong, the world's biggest crocodile.





Souvenir shirts for sale at P250 or P350 each. I cannot remember the exact price.