Criadero de Cocodrilos

This crocodile breeding farm, 30 kilometers south of Nueva Gerona, has over 500 crocodiles of varying ages. The reptiles are separated by age, as older crocs are cannibalistic. A trail leads to natural lagoons where mature beasts swim freely amid the water hyacinths. You’ll hear them plopping into the water as you approach. Others stick their ground and eye you leerily. The oldest and biggest male is a mean-looking sexagenarian giant who guards his harem jealously. The juveniles feast upon the remains of sardines and lobster, while the full-grown monsters are fed hacked-up cattle. Feeding time is usually between 9 and 10 a.m.