Lola and Paco were two young crocodiles that just seemed to be drawn to people. But the people on the beaches didn’t share that same curiosity and fondness for interaction. Both of them ended up in sanctuaries to keep everyone involved at a safer distance. But last February, Lola and Paco got a new home in Crocs Resort. Every Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, there is feeding and presentation of these two American crocs and their history.
Just like in Florida, crocodiles who enter more populated areas are usually captured and put into animal sanctuaries. Costa Rica has strict laws on wild animals being kept in captivity. Daily reports have to be kept on the behavior and health of the animals. Frequent visits are also conducted by an external marine biologist who submits reports to a governmental agency. Most crocodiles eat on average every ten days. Lola and get fed twice a week. While beef and chicken are their favorite meals, they will also eat fish. While they have only been living at Crocs since February, they have grown almost a half a foot each. Now Lola and Paco can safely be curious of people and they of them.
