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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.

Crocodile Encounter will be closed August 19-22 due to renovations in our entry/gift shop area. We look forward to seein...
18/08/2024

Crocodile Encounter will be closed August 19-22 due to renovations in our entry/gift shop area. We look forward to seeing you next weekend!

14/08/2024

Let's play fetch with AJ and Ruby! It's an evening ritual and you can see the game Saturday at Crocs After Dark.

This Saturday is the August Crocs After Dark! Given the current heat wave its a much more enjoyable way to experience th...
13/08/2024

This Saturday is the August Crocs After Dark! Given the current heat wave its a much more enjoyable way to experience the crocodiles. Celebrate the start of school and bring your flashlight this weekend!

The new school year is almost here and we are booking field trips and school assemblies. Book early to get your preferre...
06/08/2024

The new school year is almost here and we are booking field trips and school assemblies. Book early to get your preferred date! Give your students the best adventure in the Houston area. Please email [email protected]

We are business as usual these days , well except for those who try and wear fish hats. Crocs After Dark for July is thi...
19/07/2024

We are business as usual these days , well except for those who try and wear fish hats. Crocs After Dark for July is this Saturday. Come enjoy this great event with us!

13/07/2024

It's been quite a week out there. We hope everyone is sound and (hopefully) back to normal. These folks are ready to show off for visitors! We are open 9-4 Saturday and 11-4 on Sunday. Come enjoy the type of nature that won't turn your power off or blow your fences over!

Crocodile Encounter will be open on Wednesday for general admission only from 9-2. Our mobile units will run as schedule...
10/07/2024

Crocodile Encounter will be open on Wednesday for general admission only from 9-2. Our mobile units will run as scheduled.

What a storm! Hurricane Beryl was no fun but we made it. Crocodile Encounter will remain closed tomorrow and possibly We...
08/07/2024

What a storm! Hurricane Beryl was no fun but we made it. Crocodile Encounter will remain closed tomorrow and possibly Wednesday as we clear extensive debris and address our facility damage. Crocs vs a Hurricane. This guy was a clear winner!

07/07/2024

Crocodile Encounter will close at 2pm today and will remain closed until Tuesday as we prepare for and then assess the facility due to Hurricane Beryl.

04/07/2024

We are open 9-2 today!

03/07/2024

We are now booking Fall/Winter field trips and assembly programs. The fall is a great time to visit. Lots of animal activity and nice temps for those who want to experience them. Please email us at 281.595.2232.

30/06/2024

Just an update from a few months ago on our Belize facility in conjunction with the CRC. Your visit to us helps crocs and alligators and a host of other species both here and abroad. We appreciate every visit!

Goats. Why? Because they are awesome! Come see crocs and play with some goats this weekend. It's therapy of the best ki...
28/06/2024

Goats. Why? Because they are awesome! Come see crocs and play with some goats this weekend. It's therapy of the best kind!

Eye see you! Did you know the crocodilian eye has a structure called the tapetum lucidum that reflects light back to ena...
27/06/2024

Eye see you! Did you know the crocodilian eye has a structure called the tapetum lucidum that reflects light back to enable the animal to see better in low light? This makes the crocs eye 'shine' when hit with a flashlight. Its one of the reasons Crocs After Dark is such a great experience as you can see this clearly when the sun sets.

If you haven't had the opportunity to see our 'Ghosts of the Nile' variant crocodiles you need to see them asap! We have...
26/06/2024

If you haven't had the opportunity to see our 'Ghosts of the Nile' variant crocodiles you need to see them asap! We have been raising these quietly for a few years indoors and this is their first season outside. They are stunningly beautiful and Crocodile Encounter is the only place you can see them in the USA.

No summer is ever complete without a photo with a baby alligator! Get yours on every Big croc tour!
25/06/2024

No summer is ever complete without a photo with a baby alligator! Get yours on every Big croc tour!

Thank you KidsRKids for your visit today! It was great to see all the faces enjoying the animals!
24/06/2024

Thank you KidsRKids for your visit today! It was great to see all the faces enjoying the animals!

3 great Behind the Scenes Big Croc tours @ 10, 12,and 2.Self guided Saturday schedule:10:00 ...
21/06/2024

3 great Behind the Scenes Big Croc tours @ 10, 12,and 2.

Self guided Saturday schedule:

10:00 Alligator talk and feeding demonstration( Adult lagoon)
10:30 Snake/Lizard show with alligator photo( Main pavilion)
11:00 Saltwater crocodile talk and feeding demonstration( Saltie Lagoon)
11:30 All about antelope! ( Safari deck )
12:00 Nile crocodile talk and feeding demonstration ( Fishing for Crocs)
12:30 Alligator talk and feeding demonstration (Adult lagoon)
1:00 Snake/lizard show with alligator photo (main pavilion)
1:30 Saltwater crocodile talk and feeding demonstration ( Saltie lagoon)
2:00 Nile crocodile talk and feeding demonstration ( Fishing for Crocs)
2:30 Alligator talk and feeding demonstration ( Adult lagoon)
3:00 Snake/lizard show with alligator photo (main pavilion)
4pm Crocodile Encounter closes
Tortoises, kangaroos, goats, antelope are available all day

Crocs After Dark #2 is this Saturday night. The weather is going to be great and with all the rain the croc action is g...
20/06/2024

Crocs After Dark #2 is this Saturday night. The weather is going to be great and with all the rain the croc action is going to be incredible! Book your tickets at our website www.crocodileencounter.com

Big Croc behind the scenes tours at 11am and 1pmSelf Guided Schedule for Sunday: 12:00 ...
16/06/2024

Big Croc behind the scenes tours at 11am and 1pm

Self Guided Schedule for Sunday:

12:00 Nile crocodile talk and feeding demonstration ( Fishing for Crocs)
12:30 Alligator talk and feeding demonstration (Adult lagoon)
1:00 Snake/lizard show with alligator photo (main pavilion)
1:30 Saltwater crocodile talk and feeding demonstration ( Saltie lagoon)
2:00 Nile crocodile talk and feeding demonstration ( Fishing for Crocs)
2:30 Alligator talk and feeding demonstration ( Adult lagoon)
3:00 Snake/lizard show with alligator photo (main pavilion)
4pm Crocodile Encounter closes
Tortoises, kangaroos, goats, antelope are available all day

Move at your own pace and beat the heat. Three Behind the scenes tours at 10, 12, and 2. Self guided schedule for Saturd...
15/06/2024

Move at your own pace and beat the heat. Three Behind the scenes tours at 10, 12, and 2.

Self guided schedule for Saturday:

10:00 Alligator talk and feeding demonstration( Adult lagoon)

10:30 Snake/Lizard show with alligator photo( Main pavilion)

11:00 Saltwater crocodile talk and feeding demonstration( Saltie Lagoon)

11:30 All about antelope! ( Safari deck )

12:00 Nile crocodile talk and feeding demonstration ( Fishing for Crocs)

12:30 Alligator talk and feeding demonstration (Adult lagoon)

1:00 Snake/lizard show with alligator photo (main pavilion)

1:30 Saltwater crocodile talk and feeding demonstration ( Saltie lagoon)

2:00 Nile crocodile talk and feeding demonstration ( Fishing for Crocs)

2:30 Alligator talk and feeding demonstration ( Adult lagoon)

3:00 Snake/lizard show with alligator photo (main pavilion)

4pm Crocodile Encounter closes

Tortoises, kangaroos, goats, antelope are available all day

Its World turtle day! We could easily rename Crocodile Encounter into Turtle Encounter as our shelled friends are one of...
23/05/2024

Its World turtle day! We could easily rename Crocodile Encounter into Turtle Encounter as our shelled friends are one of the most memorable aspects for our visitors. We had a special guest show up today as one of our Nile softshell turtles was on land this morning. Its one of the most difficult animals to see here. We have a large group of these and a sighting always sends out staff running for the camera! If you see a turtle crossing a road please be kind to our shelled friends.

Crocs After Dark #1 is this Saturday night. You can purchase your tickets online via our website www.crocodileencounter...
23/05/2024

Crocs After Dark #1 is this Saturday night. You can purchase your tickets online via our website www.crocodileencounter.com. One of the best wildlife events in the Houston area!

With summer approaching its a great time to plan an adventure. Have you tried 'fishing' for Crocs? Tie a food item on yo...
21/05/2024

With summer approaching its a great time to plan an adventure. Have you tried 'fishing' for Crocs? Tie a food item on your line and watch the crocs fly! Available daily in the summer months!

Want to do something very different, extremely fun, and educational?Crocs after dark is a special night in which Crocodi...
20/05/2024

Want to do something very different, extremely fun, and educational?
Crocs after dark is a special night in which Crocodile Encounter lets you get a sneak peek of our facility after dark and opens a window into crocodilian behavior that is rarely seen.

Here is how it works:
Gate opens @ 6:45pm
1. You move around the boardwalks of Crocodile Encounter seeing all of the animals in one of their most active times while our guides feed and interact with the crocodilians.

2. After the demonstrations you move to our show pavilion for our award winning and popular stage show.

3. Prepare to head back out into the facility to count the crocodiles and alligators by eye-shine!

We begin our weekend passes tomorrow. This allows our guests to move about the park at their leisure and still see our a...
18/05/2024

We begin our weekend passes tomorrow. This allows our guests to move about the park at their leisure and still see our animal presentations. The Saturday schedule is as follows:
Weekend Pass schedule

9am Crocodile Encounter opens
10am Alligator talk and feeding
10:30 Snake/lizard show with alligator photo
11:00 Saltwater crocodile feeding
11:30 Nile crocodile feeding
12:00 Mammal/bird talk
12:30 Alligator talk and feeding
1:00 Snake/lizard show with alligator photo
1:30 Saltwater crocodile talk and feeding
2:00 Nile crocodile talk and feeding
2:30 Mammal/bird talk
3:00 Snake/lizard show with alligator photo
4pm Crocodile Encounter closes
Tortoises, kangaroos, goats, antelope are available all day

You can book your weekend pass online or purchase upon your arrival. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Let's play fetch with AJ and Ruby! It's an evening ritual and you can see the game Saturday at Crocs After Dark.

It's been quite a week out there. We hope everyone is sound and (hopefully) back to normal. These folks are ready to show off for visitors! We are open 9-4 Saturday and 11-4 on Sunday. Come enjoy the type of nature that won't turn your power off or blow your fences over! #houston #crocodile #alligator

We are open 9-2 today!

We are now booking Fall/Winter field trips and assembly programs. The fall is a great time to visit. Lots of animal activity and nice temps for those who want to experience them. Please email us at 281.595.2232.

Just an update from a few months ago on our Belize facility in conjunction with the CRC. Your visit to us helps crocs and alligators and a host of other species both here and abroad. We appreciate every visit!

This almost looks like an optical illusion, watch the chicken really close. The crocs are really excellent right now!

When you don't want to be late for dinner you create quite a wake! Don't be late for a tour seeing the crocs in action this weekend. Saturday tours @ 10, 12, &2. Sunday tours @ 12 & 2.

Waiting for Albert the Aldabra to make his way to you can be an all day event particularly if you don't have any carrots.

Feeding big crocs never gets old. This is Ruby a Nile croc who has been with us for several decades. I dare say she is gentle.....for a 🐊.

It's spring and babies are starting to appear. Come see this cute eland baby and learn about wildlife this weekend on a tour! Saturday tours are @ 10, 12, and 2. Sunday tours are at 12 and 2!

Its always a great day to feed the crocs!

Prepping for feed our Madagascar Nile 🐊

Spring break 2024 is next week! We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

The dragons are growing fast. It won't be long before they are on display. Awesome animals!

A saltie extravaganza
A saltie extravaganza

Its a saltie fest! Great 70 degree weather over the weekend means great croc tours! People and animal friendly temperature for all involved. Tours Saturday @ 10, 12, and 2. Sunday @ 12 and 2. Take a break from holiday shopping to enjoy some of natures wonder!

Pamela's first official training session.

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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!