The Wild Asia Croc Show is brought to you by the folks from the X-Centre who also manage the nearby monkey show. If you haven’t seen a crocodile show before, what it entails is daring trainers splashing about in the water with a few crocs, putting their heads in the reptile’s jaws and dancing around with it.
If you’re lucky, after the show you might get to cuddle a baby crocodile yourself, if that sort of thing appeals to you.
With tickets costing 300B per person and the show lasting less than half an hour, this isn’t particularly good value, but if you’ve never witnessed such scenes before, you might find it worth it just to tick it off and say you’ve done it.
Getting There
With your own transport, drive north from Chiang Mai on H107 through Mae Rim, then turn left on H1096. After about 1km turn left (signposted to the Four Seasons Hotel) and the showplace is on your right. Alternatively, phone 08778336655 and ask for a free pick up at your hotel. The nearest airport is in Chiang Mai.
Need to Know
- What is it? A crocodile show
- When to go: At show time (10:00, 13:00, 14:30, 16:00)
- Nearest Town: It’s about 3km northwest of Mae Rim in the Mae Sa Valley.
- Website: www.wildasia-chiangmai.com
- Opening hours: 09:00-18:00
- Entrance fee: Adults 300B, children 150B