Crocodile Encounter

  • Home
  • Crocodile Encounter

Crocodile Encounter Welcome to Crocodile Encounter one of the largest reptile facilities in the nation. Experience wildlife in an entirely new way. Your adventure begins here!

For more information please visit us at our website at www.crocodileencounter.com What is Crocodile Encounter? Crocodile Encounter is a fully licensed and insured USDA zoological facility whose primary focus is science and wildlife education. A visit to Houston's only reptile zoo enables each visitor to experience wildlife in a safe, exciting, and educational fashion. You will see crocodiles and a

lligators swimming and sunning before your knowledgeable and lively guides bring the animals directly to you for a feeding demonstration. Crocodile Encounter has the largest group of crocodiles on display in the state of Texas. We are the premier crocodilian facility in the state and widely regarded in the zoological world as a standard bearer in the care of captive crocodilians. The animal ambassadors that live at our location are some of the most storied, legendary, and unfortunately endangered animals on the planet. It is our mission to further educate the public on these vital keystone species and the impact they have on the human world. In addition to crocodiles many other animal species call Crocodile Encounter home. Our facility is home to numerous species of snakes, lizards, and turtles and a representative faction of mammals.

24/01/2025

Alligators in winter storms are hauntingly amazing. They create holes in the ice to breathe and stay very still.

01/01/2025
End of the year game time! Identify the 4 species in the post and get a free admission. Game ends on Saturday at 5pm.
28/12/2024

End of the year game time! Identify the 4 species in the post and get a free admission. Game ends on Saturday at 5pm.

26/12/2024

The Texas Crocfest has an official date! June 7th 2025. We will be providing hotel information for those traveling from out of town soon. Please plan to join us this summer as we raise money for Tomistoma research in the wild.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for supporting wildlife education every year. Each year provides so m...
25/12/2024

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for supporting wildlife education every year. Each year provides so many memories and we are thankful that you choose to make some here with us.

It's a beautiful, stunning day outside. The last weekend of shopping before Christmas. If you need a break come see us ...
21/12/2024

It's a beautiful, stunning day outside. The last weekend of shopping before Christmas. If you need a break come see us today. Crocs are everywhere! Christmas week hours are on our Google page. We are open everyday with the exception of Christmas with a half day on Christmas eve. Bring the family for a unique Texas experience!

Happy Thanksgiving! We at Crocodile Encounter 🐊 are very thankful for your patronage and support. We look forward to se...
28/11/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! We at Crocodile Encounter 🐊 are very thankful for your patronage and support. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.

This holiday season of giving please consider supporting our partners in Belize with a donation then supports the great ...
26/11/2024

This holiday season of giving please consider supporting our partners in Belize with a donation then supports the great work of the Crocodile Research Coalition.

This project will provide funds to assist in our wildlife rescue response around southern Belize, in addition to building rehab enclosures for injured crocodiles. Additionally, this project will provide the ability for local schools and businesses to visit our facility to further learn about the cul...

What an absolutely great week of weather to see wildlife upcoming! Tours daily except on Thanksgiving day. Bring the fr...
25/11/2024

What an absolutely great week of weather to see wildlife upcoming! Tours daily except on Thanksgiving day. Bring the friends and family and create memories this week.

It looks to be great weather for Thanksgiving week. If you looking for fun family activities next week come see us. Tour...
21/11/2024

It looks to be great weather for Thanksgiving week. If you looking for fun family activities next week come see us. Tours all week with the exception of Thanksgiving.

14/11/2024

Spot is trying to sneak. Can you see him?

02/11/2024

The weather has brought the bellowing out of the alligators! One of nature's great sounds.

A special Crocs After Dark this Saturday night. Get the kids in the costumes and come have a great evening!
25/10/2024

A special Crocs After Dark this Saturday night. Get the kids in the costumes and come have a great evening!

This Saturday night starting at 6pm a special Halloween 'Crocs After Dark'! Come enjoy the fall weather in a naturally s...
23/10/2024

This Saturday night starting at 6pm a special Halloween 'Crocs After Dark'! Come enjoy the fall weather in a naturally sppoky place when the sun goes down! Reserve your spots online by clicking 'Book Now' on our website.

What a beautiful start to an October Texas day! The animals are enjoying the cool sunny morning. Have a great Tuesday ou...
08/10/2024

What a beautiful start to an October Texas day! The animals are enjoying the cool sunny morning. Have a great Tuesday out in your own wilds!

It's October 5th and we are designating it as Half Jaw day! Come see one of our most special residents this weekend. Gre...
05/10/2024

It's October 5th and we are designating it as Half Jaw day! Come see one of our most special residents this weekend. Great weather, Half Jaw and friends, a great October experience.

26/09/2024

We are excited to offer our guests another way to experience our park. Our Video Scavenger Hunt has 3 different courses that you can follow all with great videos to learn about the animals. We look forward to rolling it out this October as the team has done an excellent job putting it all together!

Address


Telephone

+12815952232

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Crocodile Encounter posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Crocodile Encounter:

Videos

The Texas Crocfest has an official date! June 7th 2025. We will be providing hotel information for those traveling from out of town soon. Please plan to join us this summer as we raise money for Tomistoma research in the wild.

For the first time ever the national Crocfest is leaving Florida and coming to Texas. Make plans to join us in the summer of 2025 to raise money for one of the world's great and mysterious species the false gharial.

Spot is trying to sneak. Can you see him?

The weather has brought the bellowing out of the alligators! One of nature's great sounds.

Happy Halloween!

We are excited to offer our guests another way to experience our park. Our Video Scavenger Hunt has 3 different courses that you can follow all with great videos to learn about the animals. We look forward to rolling it out this October as the team has done an excellent job putting it all together!

It's Wednesday. These tortoises understand the assignment. 😀

Beautiful day in Texas

Shortcuts

  • Address
  • Telephone
  • Alerts
  • Contact The Business
  • Videos
  • Claim ownership or report listing

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Travel Agency?

Share

Our Story

What is Crocodile Encounter? Crocodile Encounter is a fully licensed and insured USDA zoological facility whose primary focus is science and wildlife education. Started by a science teacher and his students Crocodile Encounter has grown into a world class animal facility that has a truly unique origin. Originally designed as a mobile science lesson Crocodile Encounter evolved through the years to become an immersive wildlife experience that features not only the nation’s largest group of crocodiles but also many other species from beautiful Bongo antelope to giant tortoises. A visit to Houston's country zoo enables each visitor to experience wildlife in a safe, exciting, and educational fashion. You will see and learn about crocodiles and alligators while being led by our knowledgeable and lively tour guides. We are the premier crocodilian facility in the state of Texas and widely regarded in the zoological world as a standard bearer in the care of captive crocodilians. The animal ambassadors that live at our location are some of the most storied, legendary, and unfortunately endangered animals on the planet. Crocodile Encounter is home to the rare and diminutive Chinese alligator as well as the titanic and critically endangered Orinoco crocodile. Our mission is to further and continuously provide a venue to educate the public on these vital keystone species and the impact they have on the human world. Our goal is to continue strengthening our mission, to lead and inspire every generation by connecting people and wildlife. Developing a passion for wildlife and our natural world doesn’t just benefit the animals but also your family and every family you encounter. In addition to crocodiles many other animal species call Crocodile Encounter home. Our facility is home to numerous species of snakes, lizards, and turtles and some truly spectacular mammals including red kangaroos and the stunning Bongo antelope. 30 minutes south of Houston the wild awaits!