KUCHING: Crocodiles at Jong’s Crocodile Farm and Zoo must have been really lonely because of the temporary closure due to movement control order (MCO).
But locals can visit them now that the farm has reopened.
Its manager, Teoh Yia Qing, said the farm resumed business on June 11 after nearly three months of closure.
She said Sarawakians and locals from other part of the states in Malaysia could now visit the farm, subject to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set.
“Before coming to the farm, customers must make sure they are healthy. They have to observe the one-metre social distancing rule, use face masks and hand sanitiser,” she told New Sarawak Tribune.
“Before entering the farm, visitors will have their body temperatures taken. They also need to scan the QR code provided to register their names and contact details.
“To avoid large crowds at the farm and because of the need to practise social distancing, we have limited the number of people to 100 per day,” she said, adding that on normal days, the farm could cater up to more than 200 people a day.
Teoh said before the MCO, more than 200 locals and tourists would visit the farm, especially during the weekends.
“I am glad the farm has finally reopened because during the MCO period, the farm received zero income. The company had to cover the costs of the food for the animals and other expenses on their own.
“Therefore, I look forward to welcoming customers to the farm. Customer’s safety will be our top priority,” she said.
Teoh added the staff would also do general cleaning and disinfect the premises daily as part of the SOPs.
Jong’s Crocodile Farm and Zoo is one of the largest captive breeding crocodile farm in Malaysia. It is situated at Mile 18 1/2 Kuching- Serian Road, about 20 minutes’ car drive from Kuching City.
In conjunction with its reopening, the farm is charging a special admission rate which is RM14 per adult and free for children below 12 years old.
The operating hours are from 9am to 5pm daily and crocodile feeding demonstrations are at 11am and 3pm daily.
Some facilities such as the playground will be closed to avoid close contacts between customers.
