Sunday, September 10, 2006


Open wide... dare you to stick your finger in there!!

Koorana Saltwater Crocodile Farm is mainly a farm that breeds crocodiles for the purpose of selling their meat and skin. However, the farm also has resident crocodiles there that are used as a basis for the tours and to educate people on how crocodiles think and how they live. These crocs have all been rescued for various reasons (usually because they present a human danger) by staff at the farm and are now looked after in captivity and also used for breeding. Koorana does not take any crocodiles from the wild and fulfils the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) and CITES (Conservation on International Trade in Endangered Species) criteria for self contained breeding farm. The farm produces purses, wallets, belts and handbags which are all made from crocodile leather – apparently the best and most durable leather in the world. Their leather is also sold to huge fashion giants, like Gucci and Prada, to make shoes and handbags.

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