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La Vanille Crocodiles Park

This small zoo and handbag factory is 2km south of the hill town of Riviere des Anguilles on the road to Britannia. Nile crocodile were imported here from Madagascar in 1985 and have been joined by giant land crab, lizard and other wildlife. It’s a pleasant spot to ramble through thick, steamy forest and enjoy the local fauna and flora. The park is open daily from 9:30 am to 5pm. Admission costs Rs60/30 for an adult/child during the week and Rs 50/25 on weekends.

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