Arba Minch Crocodile Breeding Station which is said to be the only one in East Africa, was established in 1984. With the main objective of utilizing the abundant crocodile resources in Chamo and Lake Abaya. This facility, which has been in operation for many years. It is located 7 km from Arba Minch town in our woreda. And mainly generates a large amount of foreign exchange by exporting crocodile skins to the foreign market. The previous breeding station was flooded by Lake Abaya, and the new facility, which was built in a new form, has created a convenient opportunity for crocodiles to be divided into age groups and raised. The crocodiles are 3 years old and their skin is in demand. As they age, the quality of the skin decreases. This unique crocodile breeding facility in East Africa is visited by many local and foreign tourists.
