Paga Crocodile Pond

　　Paga Crocodile Pond is situated in Ghana’s northeastern region and is home to around 200 crocodiles. Unlike crocodiles in other areas, the ones here are not aggressive. Originally wild, these crocodiles have since been primarily fed by humans, putting them in a semi-wild state that makes them very docile. They generally do not harm the cattle, sheep, donkeys, and horses that graze near the pond, let alone humans. Their favorite food, however, is chicken.

　　In reality, what’s called the “crocodile pond” is actually just a body of water surrounded by lush green grassland where countless cattle, sheep, donkeys, horses, and pigs come to graze. Locals live in harmony with the crocodiles—some even wash their clothes in the pond’s water. Visitors can enter the pond area to feed the crocodiles with chickens and take photos with them. Local villagers have set fees: 4 cedis for foreigners to visit the pond, 3 cedis per chicken to feed the crocodiles, and additional charges for taking photos. Contrary to what you might expect, taking photos with the crocodiles is not only safe but the crocodiles are also quite cooperative with visitors. So feel free to snap pictures with them—even if you tap them, they’ll obediently lie down and let you pose with them.

　　Paga Crocodile Pond Reason to Visit: The most docile crocodile habitat Continent: Africa Country/Region: Ghana Province/State: Upper East Region