Chongqing Crocodile Center

　　The Chongqing Crocodile Center tourist attraction is situated at No. 106 Bao Shi Road, Yubei District, 8 kilometers from the city center, with a total area of over 33,000 square meters and a total construction investment of more than 50 million yuan. The park is shaded by lush trees, filled with birdsong and floral scents, featuring winding paths and a well-coordinated, compact layout.

　　National Science Education Base

　　National AAA-Level Tourist Attraction

　　Chongqing Science Education Base

　　Chongqing Yubei District Wildlife Rescue Station

　　Endangered Animal Research and Breeding Center / Science Education Center / Educational Tourism Center

　　The Chongqing Crocodile Center tourist attraction was established in the late 20th century. It is the only nationally approved endangered animal research and breeding center, science education center, and educational tourism center in the new municipality, focusing on crocodiles and tropical forest animals. It is also one of the important youth science education bases in the new municipality. Located at No. 106 Bao Shi Road, Yubei District, the Chongqing Crocodile Center is 8 kilometers from the Jiefangbei Central Business District, with a total area of 33,000 square meters.

　　The center mainly consists of the Crocodile Lake Area, Amphibian and Reptile Museum, Asian Giant Crocodile Pavilion, Nile Crocodile Pavilion, Animal Performance Arena, Monkey Pavilion, Bird Forest, Forest Python Pavilion, Gibbon Pavilion, Marmoset Pavilion, Giant Turtle Pool, Tropical Fish Pavilion, Squirrel Monkey Island, Red Panda Island, Animal Science Exhibition Area, Rest Garden, Swan Pond, Spider Monkey Pavilion, Australian Kangaroo Pavilion, Tropical Small Monkey Pavilion, Australian Emu Pavilion, Raccoon Pavilion, Crocodile Prince Hotel, and Wildlife Babies’ Paradise. It integrates dining, accommodation, travel, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment for visitors, with a daily reception capacity of 6,000 to 8,000 people. Animal displays are presented in an ecological manner with no visual barriers, and interactive activities such as bird feeding and crocodile fishing are available, offering thrilling and unique experiences. In addition to rare amphibians and reptiles such as the Chinese alligator, saltwater crocodile, Siamese crocodile, Yao Mountain crocodile lizard, monitor lizard, giant turtle, giant python, various venomous snakes, and giant salamanders, the center also exhibits companion animals including squirrel monkeys, cotton-top tamarins, black-capped capuchins, tufted capuchins, bear macaques, tree shrews, kangaroos, gibbons, red pandas, emus, cockatoos, budgerigars, and raccoons—totaling over 100 species and more than 1,000 individuals. Particularly notable are the four treasured highlights of the park: the centenarian Chinese alligator, a 90-year-old five-foot giant salamander (giant Chinese salamander), a massive python weighing over 100 jin (approximately 50 kg), and a giant crocodile couple weighing a thousand jin (approximately 500 kg). These rare and highly photogenic attractions are truly exceptional.