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Croc’s 123rd birthday celebrated

Henry, the Nile crocodile was honoured with a juicy piece of meat while party-goers enjoyed some free cupcakes.

In celebration of Henry, the Nile crocodile’s 123rd birthday, holidaymakers and Crocworld Conservation Centre regulars recently flocked to the Scottburgh-based centre.

Henry’s toothy grin.

According to the centre, Henry is the oldest known Nile crocodile in captivity.
On his big day, he was honoured with a juicy piece of meat while party-goers enjoyed some free cupcakes.

The Van Wyk family, Migael, Serené, Tienie and Nicholus at Crocworld Conservation Centre. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

“Visitors also stopped in to check out the centre’s second-oldest and second-biggest Nile crocodile, Colgate, who at 90-odd years is an impressive specimen himself. Crocworld’s holiday programme which includes daily feedings and demonstrations, will continue until January 17,” said the centre.

Albert Oelofse and Dewald van Zyl.

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