Carol Ofori's old friend, Henry the crocodile turns a whole 121-years-old...
A 'Happy Birthday' celebration at the Crocworld will be part of his day...
A few months back Carol Ofori had the opportunity to visit Crocworld Conservation Centre, which is situated on the South Coast in KZN. She had the great pleasure (or not so much if you don't like crocodiles) of meeting the oldest crocodile held in captivity.
The old guy's name is Henry and he happens to be celebrating his 121st birthday today. Firstly, we wanted to just appreciate that he is more than a century and still looks good and is still in the entertainment business...Guess there's no retirement for crocodiles...
"Henry is Crocworld's oldest crock and the oldest known crocodile in captivity. Measuring in at 5-metres in length and 750kg in weight, Henry’s birthday feed is not one to be missed." (IOL)
The Crocworld Conservation Centre will be celebrating old Henry today, at 11am he will be given a birthday treat. The coolest part is that the team have made it possible for everyone to enjoy the party even if you cannot physically be there.
There is a digital zoo now available for those who would like to engage in a visit from the comfort of their homes. If you would like to visit via the digital zoo, you can do so by visiting their website here.
Crocworld is dedicated to educating audiences about the importance of conservation, but the reality is that not everyone gets a chance to experience animals in person. We were very excited when software developer, Daniel Carr, approached us about creating a Digital Zoo. This will give people – anywhere in the world – a chance to view and learn about the incredible animal species found here.
Carr came up with the concept of a digital zoo during the hard lockdown when he was trying to keep his daughter entertained.
We used to love visiting parks and zoos before Covid-19 but I couldn’t find a digital zoo so I decided to create one. The initial model was basic with a picture of an animal and a sound, but I then approached Crocworld to see if they’d be interested in offering an online zoo experience. It’s been a great collaboration and I’m excited for audiences to finally experience the Digital Zoo!
We are definitely excited about Henry's birthday and hope that he has a hearty and happy day. And we are glad that he gets to be treated for the day, everyone should feel special on their birthdays.
Image Courtesy of Carol Ofori