Teritip is a breeding center with the highest number of crocodiles in East Kalimantan. At present, more than 1,450 crocodiles, ranging from estuary crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus), and two endangered species i.e., fresh water crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) and supit crocodiles (Tomistoma segellly).
These crocodiles are bred in dozens of cages covering a 5 hectare of area. These cages are categorized into four types i.e., cubs, weigh gaining process, young crocodiles and mothers. Each visitor should pay only Rp10,000 per person. It is open daily from Monday through Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm local time.
East Kalimantan is a unique province. Its capital city is Samarinda but its entry gate is in Balikpapan. Its main airport is Sepinggan at Marsma Iswahyudi street, Balikpapan. Teritip Crocodile Breeding Center is situated about 28 kilometers from Balikpapan. It is situated at Mulawarman street no. 66, Teritip village, Balikpapan Timur sub-district, East Kalimantan 76118. Phone: 0542-790568.
It takes about 20 to 30 minutes drive to this Center. You could also take public transportation no. 7 from Damai bus station, Balikpapan.
For those who like to make a culinary tour, you may try crocodile satay for Rp3,000 per stick here. Allegedly, this satay will increase your strength and vigor. Crocodile genitals are also sold for Rp400,000-Rp700,000.
Fear Factor has nothing on this.Â
Please note that crocodile satay, genitals and oils are only available during weekends and public holidays. You can say that the crocodiles never "thank God it's Friday."
But if you wish to shy away from the challenge, you can always drive back to Balikpapan and get some food in a normal restaurant, like chickenLabels: east kalimantan, Indonesia, teritip crocodile breeding center |
