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Short answer: The Madras Crocodile Bank entry fee is ₹110 for adults and ₹50 for children aged 3 to 12, according to the official Visit Us page of the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust. A guided tour costs ₹400 per person and the VR (virtual reality) reptile show costs ₹40 per person. The Croc Bank is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed every Monday. It is on the East Coast Road (ECR) at Vadanemmeli, about 45 km south of Chennai and 15 km north of Mamallapuram.
Last checked: 4 November 2026. Prices, timings and the Monday holiday are from the official website, madrascrocodilebank.org (Visit Us page and site footer). News reports from August 2026 are used only for the free-entry day and are labelled. Call the Croc Bank on 9445980950 or email [email protected] before a special trip.
Madras Crocodile Bank ticket price 2026
| Ticket | Price | What the official page says |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket | ₹110 | “Full access to all exhibits and attractions” |
| Child ticket | ₹50 | “For children (3-12 years)” |
| Guided tour | ₹400 per person | “Expert-led tour with fascinating facts” |
| VR experience | ₹40 per person | “Immersive virtual reality adventure” (shown on weekends and public holidays) |
Source: Madras Crocodile Bank – Visit Us, checked 4 November 2026. Tamil newspaper Dinamalar (29 August 2026) also reported the same ₹110 adult and ₹50 child fees.
- Example (our arithmetic): two adults and two children aged 3–12 pay ₹320 for entry (2 × ₹110 + 2 × ₹50). Adding the VR show for all four on a weekend costs another ₹160 (4 × ₹40).
- Not listed on the official page: a price for children under 3, a senior-citizen rate, a foreign-national rate, a camera fee or a parking charge. Some travel blogs quote camera or parking charges, but we could not confirm them on the official site, so we do not list them. Ask at the ticket counter.
- Online booking: the official Visit Us page lists the prices but shows no online booking link for day tickets (checked 4 November 2026). Plan to buy tickets at the entrance.
Free entry on the second Wednesday of each month (reported)
On 28 August 2026, when the Croc Bank began its 50th year, its founders announced free entry for all visitors on the second Wednesday of every month from August 2026 to August 2027. This was reported by Dinamalar (29 August 2026, Tamil) and Deccan Chronicle (30 August 2026). The same announcement mentioned special concession rates for school and college student groups, but no rates were published.
Label: the free day is not shown on the official website (checked 4 November 2026). Call 9445980950 to confirm before you plan around it.
| Second Wednesdays (by calendar) |
|---|
| 11 November 2026 |
| 9 December 2026 |
| 13 January 2027 |
| 10 February 2027 |
| 10 March 2027 |
| 14 April 2027 |
| 12 May 2027 |
| 9 June 2027 |
| 14 July 2027 |
| 11 August 2027 |
These dates are simple calendar arithmetic from the reported rule, not a list published by the Croc Bank. Expect bigger crowds on free days.
Madras Crocodile Bank timings and closed day
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Weekly holiday | Closed every Monday (“Holidays: All Mondays”) |
| Open days | Tuesday to Sunday |
| VR show | Weekends and public holidays |
| Last ticket / last entry | Not published on the official site – ask at the gate |
Source: the opening hours and Monday holiday appear in the footer of every page on madrascrocodilebank.org, checked 4 November 2026. The official site does not say whether the Croc Bank opens when a public holiday falls on a Monday.
Feeding schedule (from the official Visit Us page)
The Visit Us page shows a feeding-schedule image and also says “Feeding demonstrations – Check at the entrance for the timings.” The image has no date, so treat the times below as a guide and check the board at the entrance. There is no Monday feeding because the Croc Bank is closed on Mondays.
| Day | Morning feeds | Afternoon feeds |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 Green iguana; 11:15 Aldabra tortoise; 11:35 Saltwater crocodile; 11:45 Slender-snouted crocodile | 2:00 Aldabra tortoise; 2:30 Gharial; 2:50 Mugger crocodile; 3:10 Underwater gharial; 3:30 Gharial |
| Wednesday | 11:00 Green iguana; 11:15 Aldabra tortoise; 11:35 Yacare caiman; 11:45 Yacare caiman | 2:00 Aldabra tortoise; 3:00 Black caiman; 3:30 Dwarf caiman |
| Thursday | 11:00 Green iguana; 11:15 Aldabra tortoise; 11:35 Siamese crocodile; 11:45 Nile crocodile | 2:00 Aldabra tortoise; 4:00 Morelet’s crocodile; 5:00 Komodo dragon |
| Friday | 11:00 Green iguana; 11:15 Aldabra tortoise; 11:40 Cuban crocodile | 2:00 Aldabra tortoise; 3:00 Spectacled caiman; 3:30 Saltwater crocodile; 4:00 Saltwater crocodile |
| Saturday | 11:00 Green iguana; 11:15 Aldabra tortoise; 11:35 American alligator; 11:45 Tomistoma | 2:00 Aldabra tortoise; 2:30 Gharial; 2:50 Mugger crocodile; 3:10 Underwater gharial; 3:30 Gharial |
| Sunday | 11:00 Green iguana; 11:15 Aldabra tortoise; 11:45 Mugger crocodile | 2:00 Aldabra tortoise; 2:30 Mugger crocodile; 4:00 Saltwater crocodile (“Thor”) |
Source: official feeding schedule image (English and Tamil), checked 4 November 2026. The image lists the Thursday Komodo dragon feed at 5:00 PM, the same as the closing time; ask staff if you want to see it. The Visit Us page also mentions weekend talks in the park by Croc Bank staff.
Is the night safari running?
Not as far as the official site shows (checked 4 November 2026). The night safari text (Tuesday–Sunday, 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM) is still in the code of the Visit Us page, but it is hidden from visitors, the Night Safari menu link is hidden, and the night safari booking page returns “Not Found”. The Croc Bank’s Annual Report 2023–24 says: “Night safaris were conducted till July 2023 (552 participants) and are on hold from August 2023.” We found no news since then of a restart. Older articles that quote a ₹900 night ticket (2022) are out of date. If you want an evening visit, call 9445980950 first.
What you can see
- Crocodilians: the home page says the Croc Bank is home to 15 species of crocodilians, 3 of them listed by the IUCN as critically endangered. Deccan Chronicle (30 August 2026) reported more than 400 crocodiles among 2,000 to 2,500 reptiles.
- Underwater gharial exhibit: a large naturalistic aquarium where gharials swim with fish and freshwater turtles (official Visit Us page).
- Other reptiles: Aldabra giant tortoises, a Komodo dragon, snakes and lizards appear in the official gallery and feeding schedule. Three captive-bred green anacondas went on show in 2026, the Croc Bank’s largest snake exhibit so far (Times of India, 29 May 2026).
- Grounds: 8.5 acres of coastal dune forest with water-bird breeding colonies and a nesting beach for Olive Ridley sea turtles (official Visit Us page).
Address and how to reach
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Madras Crocodile Bank Trust / Centre for Herpetology, Post bag No. 4, Vadanamelli Village, East Coast Road, Mamallapuram – 603 104, Tamil Nadu |
| Phone | 9445980950 (contact page) |
| [email protected]; school visits, camps and workshops: [email protected] | |
| Distance | About 45 km south of Chennai and 15 km north of Mamallapuram (official site). Tamil Nadu Tourism gives about 40 km from Chennai and about 40 km from Chennai International Airport. |
| Transport | Buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws on the East Coast Road (official site) |
Sources: Visit Us and Contact Us, checked 4 November 2026; Tamil Nadu Tourism – Crocodile Park. Use a live maps app on the day, because ECR traffic varies. Tamil Nadu Tourism names November to March as the best time to visit.
Combine it with other places on the ECR and in Chennai
- Muttukadu Boat House ticket price and boat rates: the TTDC boat house, also on the East Coast Road.
- MGM Dizzee World ticket price: amusement and water park on ECR at Muthukadu.
- VGP Universal Kingdom ticket price: theme park on ECR at Injambakkam.
- Arignar Anna Zoological Park (Vandalur Zoo) tickets: Chennai’s big state zoo, with mammals, birds and a safari. Its fees, timings and closed day are different, so check that guide separately.
Tips before you go
- Do not plan a Monday visit: the Croc Bank is closed every Monday.
- Much of the visit is on outdoor paths. Carry water, a hat and sunscreen.
- Keep children behind the barriers and never feed or tease the animals.
- If you want to see feeding, arrive by 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM and check the board at the entrance.
- The Croc Bank describes itself as a non-government organisation. Its website invites visitors to donate or adopt a reptile.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Madras Crocodile Bank entry fee for adults?
₹110 per adult, per the official Visit Us page (checked 4 November 2026).
What is the child ticket price and age limit?
₹50 for children aged 3 to 12 years. The official page does not say what children under 3 pay. Ask at the counter.
Is Madras Crocodile Bank open on Monday?
No. The official site lists “All Mondays” as holidays. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Is there free entry at the Croc Bank?
Newspapers reported free entry on the second Wednesday of every month from August 2026 to August 2027 (Dinamalar, Deccan Chronicle). It is not on the official website, so confirm on 9445980950.
Is the night safari open now?
The official Annual Report 2023–24 says night safaris have been on hold since August 2023. On 4 November 2026 the night safari section was hidden on the official site and its page returned “Not Found”.
How far is Madras Crocodile Bank from Chennai and Mahabalipuram?
About 45 km south of Chennai and 15 km north of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), on the East Coast Road, per the official site.
Sources (checked 4 November 2026)
- Official: Madras Crocodile Bank – Visit Us (ticket pricing, activities, feeding, location); feeding schedule image; Home page (15 crocodilian species; footer hours and Monday holiday); Contact Us; Annual Report 2023–24 (night safari on hold); Tamil Nadu Tourism – Crocodile Park
- News: Dinamalar, 29 August 2026 (Tamil); Deccan Chronicle, 30 August 2026; Times of India, 29 May 2026
