The GIR is getting more space and a new arrival!

Posted in General By Rickey on September 02nd 2007

We are very excited about the progress of the next phase of the restoration of the historic Elawa Farm where the WDC is located. By March of 2008 we’ll have a new exhibit area for the Grass Is Rattling exhibit in addition to a Visitor’s Center and three new classrooms.

Also, we will soon be welcoming a baby saltwater crocodile that will be joining us in early September. This is the largest species of crocodile in the world and we hope to one day have our own “Crocoseum” at the WDC. We’ll have a complete write up about our new baby in a future blog. For now, enjoy “Maximus” (named after the late Max Schewitz who worked for the WDC and was one of the most passionate herp people I have ever known….he spent some time herping in Australia and always dreamt of us having a saltwater croc on exhibit and even having a “Crocoseum” at the WDC…his dream is becoming reality). Bringing this beautiful little croc was only made possible by the generosity of the Max Schewitz Foundation (www.maxandthewildthings.com) and a local foundation that supports worldwide conservation. Funds from these organizations will help give this croc the best in care. Not only is the Max Schewitz Foundation supporting worldwide conservation but they are also raising money to help support various efforts involving sudden cardiac death among young people. They are doing some amazing things and I encourage you to check out their website. Here’s a pic of our cute little bloke! More to come.