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Paga Crocodile Pond is a sacred pond in Paga in the Upper East Region of Ghana(West Africa). This famous pond is filled with some of the biggest crocodiles in the world with some up to 90 years old. The crocodiles are so tamed that local children can swim in the pond alongside them without being harmed. The crocodiles roam freely throughout the ponds, and are brought to the shore when the guides whistle loudly. Tourists can then take photographs while holding the crocodile's tails, after the guide has fed them a chicken.

History behind the Pond

The locals told the story of a crocodile that brought a dying man to the pond to drink, the man after surviving, declared the pond to be sacred and that no harm should come to the crocodiles. It is believed that the souls of the people of Paga resides in these crocodiles, therefore, it is an offense to kill crocodiles or eat crocodile meat in Paga. According to reliable sources, the death of most of the important personalities in the town coincided with the deaths of some of the biggest crocodiles in the sacred pond.Crocodiles are wild creatures but not the ones in Paga, these crocodiles coexist with humans and their friendly interactions with humans baffle the minds of many tourists.

Paga crocodile pond sanctuary is visited by millions of travelers from all parts of the globe. There are trained tour guides who performs some exercises before the crocodiles come out of water.

Now this is the fun part, you can touch, caress or even "sit" on these reptiles. The only place on the planet where you can pose for your memorable photos, sitting and holding the tail of some of the biggest reptiles in the world.

These crocodiles are harmless and friendly but extra caution is taken as anything is possible. Nevertheless, nobody has ever been reported hurt or killed by these beautiful lizards since it's inception.

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