Croc Farm – Madagascar

## Croc Farm Conservatoire Botanique de Madagascar (Ivato, Antananarivo): what to expect, what’s confirmed, and what to double-check

If you’re looking for a wildlife-and-gardens stop close to Antananarivo’s airport, Croc Farm (also presented as “Croc Farm Conservatoire Botanique de Madagascar”) is positioned for exactly that: about 3 km from Ivato International Airport. Farm

This site describes itself as a zoological and botanical park where visitors can see crocodiles, lemurs, chameleons, baobabs, and other endemic species. Farm Independent travel coverage also frames it as a practical pre-flight or post-arrival visit because of its proximity to the airport.

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## Quick facts (from published sources)

– Name: Croc Farm / Croc Farm Conservatoire Botanique de Madagascar Farm
– Plus code: 6F77+VQ3, Ivato, Madagascar Singapore
– City area: Ivato (Antananarivo area)
– Coordinates: -18.7853651, 47.4644368 (as provided)
– Hours: 9:00–17:00 daily (official site states daily 9h–17h with listed holiday closures) Farm
– Contact: +261 32 11 301 43 (listed on official site) Farm

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## What you can see on-site (confirmed claims)

### Crocodiles are the headline species
Multiple sources point to Nile crocodiles as the main draw at Croc Farm.
A visitor-facing description from a Madagascar travel resource also notes that the crocodiles there are raised for leather and meat, and links the operation to a company involved in crocodile skins and leather goods. Camp

### Other animals commonly mentioned
Beyond crocodiles, sources consistently mention additional Malagasy fauna such as:
– Lemurs Farm
– Chameleons Farm
– Snakes and tortoises
One travel article also states the park includes other Malagasy animal and bird species, naming fossa and referencing the world’s smallest chameleon (with a size claim).

### Botanical/garden element
Croc Farm positions itself as both animal park and botanical space, and independent write-ups also describe it as a botanical park. Farm

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## Food, shop, and on-site services (what sources explicitly say)

– A Madagascar travel resource describes a garden restaurant on-site serving crocodile specialties and also states vegetarian meals are available. Camp
– The official site lists a restaurant and a boutique as part of the park offering. Farm

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## Timing your visit: how long it takes (what’s stated)

A TripAdvisor visitor summary notes many people spend about 1–2 hours and may see crocodiles plus other animals (tortoises, birds, snakes, chameleons), with exhibits split between outdoor pens and terrariums.

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## Outdated-data flags (important for factual accuracy)

Some visitor resources and older articles conflict with the official site on ticket price and may also be outdated on feeding times:

– Ticket price discrepancy:
– Official site lists 25,000 AR for a standard ticket. Farm
– Other sources list 15,000 AR (and different child cutoffs). Camp
This means any specific price you see outside the official site may be outdated.

– Feeding-time claims may change:
Some sources mention crocodile feeding around 1:00 p.m. on specific days.
Because schedules are easy to change (and at least one of these sources is from 2019), treat this as “verify on arrival” information, not guaranteed.

– Holiday closures (official site):
The official site lists closures on 26 June, 25–26 December, and 1–2 January. Farm

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## Practical takeaway (based on the above)
Croc Farm is best understood as a close-to-airport animal-and-botanical stop where the primary certainty is: Nile crocodiles + additional Malagasy species + gardens, open 9:00–17:00 with stated holiday closures, and with ticket pricing that differs across sources—so the official site is the safest reference for current tariffs. Farm