La Vanille Crocodile Park, Mauritius

Description

La Vanille Nature Park Mauritius – Crocodile Park & Wildlife Experience

Discover the fascinating wildlife of Mauritius at La Vanille Nature Park, one of the island’s most popular family attractions. Located in Rivière des Anguilles in southern Mauritius, this nature park offers an opportunity to see Nile crocodiles, giant Aldabra tortoises, lemurs, and other fascinating animals.

Tour Information

• Location: La Vanille Nature Park, Rivière des Anguilles, South Mauritius
• Opening hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Recommended visit duration: Approximately 2–3 hours
• Crocodile feeding sessions: 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Highlights

• Nile Crocodiles: Observe these impressive reptiles in their designated habitats and watch the scheduled feeding demonstration.
• Giant Aldabra Tortoises: Discover these remarkable giant tortoises and learn about their characteristics and conservation.
• Lemurs and Other Wildlife: See fascinating animals and discover more about the biodiversity of Mauritius and other regions.
• Crocodile Feeding Demonstration: Watch the crocodiles during a supervised feeding session from the designated viewing area.
• Fossil Museum: Explore fascinating exhibits that introduce visitors to prehistoric life.
• Lost Land of the Dodo: Discover an educational exhibition celebrating the story of Mauritius’s iconic extinct bird.
• Insectarium: Learn about insects and their important role in the natural environment.
• Family-Friendly Experience: Enjoy an educational and entertaining outing suitable for adults and children.

Includes

• Admission ticket to La Vanille Nature Park for the selected visitor category and confirmed visit date.
• Access to the park’s general visitor areas and exhibits included with the entrance ticket.
• Access to the scheduled crocodile feeding demonstration, subject to the park’s operating schedule.
• Opportunity to explore the park independently at your own pace.

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off or private transportation, unless specifically selected and confirmed. 
• Meals, snacks, and beverages.
• Optional animal encounters or feeding activities that require an additional fee. 
• Personal expenses and souvenir purchases.

Please note: Optional experiences, including certain animal encounters, are subject to additional charges, availability and advance booking.

What to Bring

For a comfortable visit to La Vanille Nature Park, we recommend bringing:

• Comfortable walking shoes.
• Lightweight clothing suitable for Mauritius’s tropical climate.
• A hat or cap for sun protection.
• Sunscreen.
• Drinking water.
• A camera or smartphone for photographs, subject to park rules.
• Insect repellent, if required.

Itinerary

Step 1: Arrival at La Vanille Nature Park

Arrive at the park in Rivière des Anguilles and present your confirmed booking or entrance voucher at the appropriate admission point.

Step 2: Explore the Wildlife Areas

Walk through the park and discover its animal habitats, including areas featuring Nile crocodiles, giant tortoises, lemurs and other wildlife.

Step 3: Discover the Educational Exhibits

Visit the fossil museum, the Lost Land of the Dodo exhibition, and the insectarium, where available as part of general admission.

Step 4: Watch the Crocodile Feeding Demonstration

Observe the crocodiles during one of the scheduled feeding sessions at 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Plan your arrival accordingly if you wish to attend.

Step 5: Enjoy the Rest of Your Visit

Continue exploring the park at your own pace, take photographs where permitted, and enjoy the natural surroundings before departure.

The itinerary is self-guided and flexible. The order of visits and activities may vary according to park conditions, availability, and operating schedules.

Safety Rules and Information

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, all guests must follow the park’s rules:

• Children must remain under adult supervision at all times.
• Follow the instructions given by park staff.
• Stay within designated visitor areas and respect all barriers and animal enclosures.
• Do not touch, feed or approach animals unless expressly permitted during an authorised activity.
• Do not throw food, rubbish or other objects into ponds or animal enclosures.
• Respect the animals and their natural surroundings.
• Follow any photography restrictions, including restrictions on flash photography in designated areas.
• Retain your entrance ticket or booking voucher throughout your visit.
• Visitors must comply with the park’s admission rules and safety requirements.

The animal encounters are available only under staff supervision and have additional restrictions:

1. Leaves for Giant Tortoises
2. Pallets for farm animals
3. Pony Ride
4. Picture with baby crocodile
5. Tortoise nursery
6. Feeding of Baby crocodiles

Why Choose This Activity?

A memorable wildlife experience in South Mauritius

La Vanille Nature Park is an excellent choice for travellers who want to discover the wildlife and natural heritage of Mauritius.

• Ideal for families: An enjoyable outing for adults and children.
• Wildlife encounters: Discover crocodiles, giant tortoises, lemurs and other fascinating species.
• Educational experience: Learn about wildlife, biodiversity, fossils and conservation.
• Flexible visit: Explore the park at your own pace.
• Convenient booking: Reserve your entrance tickets through Super Holidays Mauritius before your visit. 
• Easy to combine with southern excursions: Depending on your schedule, you can combine the visit with other attractions in South Mauritius. 

Whether you are a nature lover, a wildlife enthusiast or a family looking for things to do in Mauritius, La Vanille Nature Park is an attraction worth including in your holiday itinerary.

Punctuality

We recommend arriving early enough to enjoy the park without rushing.

• The park opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 5:00 p.m.
• If you wish to watch the crocodile feeding demonstration, plan your visit around the scheduled sessions at 11:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
• If you have booked an optional animal encounter, arrive at the time specified in your confirmation.

Special Conditions

• The experience is suitable for visitors of different ages, subject to individual activity restrictions.
• Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
• Child ticket eligibility is determined by the park’s applicable age policy.
• Optional animal encounters are subject to availability, additional charges and any age or participation restrictions.
• Feeding demonstrations and animal encounters may be adjusted or cancelled by the park for operational, animal welfare or safety reasons.
• Visitors must comply with all park rules and staff instructions.
• Please inform Super Holidays Mauritius before booking if you have specific accessibility requirements.
• Prices and operating schedules may change without prior notice.

Booking and Cancellation

How to book:

1. Select your preferred visit date.
2. Choose the required number of adult and child tickets.
3. Enter your contact and booking details.
4. Complete the payment according to the available booking options.
5. Wait for your booking confirmation and entrance voucher before travelling.

Advance booking is recommended to help secure your preferred visit date and any optional experiences.

Cancellation and amendments: All cancellations, date changes and refund requests are subject to the applicable terms and conditions of the park, the ticket supplier and Super Holidays Mauritius. Please contact us before making changes to your booking. Any applicable refund will be processed in accordance with the confirmed cancellation terms and the relevant supplier’s refund procedure.

Validity

 Hours and activities may change depending on operational conditions.