African dwarf crocodile
Osteolaemus tetraspis
Class: Reptiles (Reptilia)
Order: Crocodiles (Crocodylia)
Family: Crocodiles (Crocodylidae)
- It is distributed in western and central Africa. The maximum life span is about 60 years.
- This is one of the smallest crocodiles, with the length not more than 1,8 m. Its skin is very thick and firm what makes it unfit for the industrial using, that is why it is less exposed to killing than other crocodiles. When it is in danger it runs away, hiding itself in the tunnels dug in the river banks. For egg-laying the female makes a nest of plant materials.
Working hours
10 a.m. to
6 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday
During autumn, spring and summer vacations, and on official holidays Exotarium is open
everyday.
Our address: 300002, Russia, Tula, Oktyabrskaya str., bld. 26.
Phone number: 7 (4872) 47-53-92
You can arrive:
fixed-run taxies # 1, 1t, 8, 9, 6t, 11, 12t, 21, 23, 24, 32, 34, 36, 41
buses # 1, 8, 9, 21, 36
trolley-buses № 1, 4, 6
tram № 12
the Zarechie district, Lunacharskogo or Arsenalnaya str.
Entrance tickets:
Children - 50 roubles (children under the age of 3 go for free)
Adults - 90 roubles.
Reduced fair tickets - 30 roubles (available for senior citizens, disabled people, etc.)
