Eric the crocodile is Dead

I guess this is one mostly for the Australians out there, but I know there's a few of us on here.

at 5:30pm Saturday 1st of July...

our beloved crocodile has died.

it was a combination of the recent storms, loss of power that was experienced because of the floods and storms, change in water quality and of course age.

he was believed to be 61 years old, I met him for the first time when I was only 3years old.

even when I worked at the park I never actually got to meet him face to face, but I will always consider him my childhood friend and hero.

we'll miss you mate.

The service will be held at the reptile park early this week, they have yet to announce it.

here's a link to the Australian reptile park's website with the whole story.

Reptile Park News and Events

ohh what no way i remember going about 10 years ago and seeing eric, boy was he big. thats sad to hear thats he gone.
will you be getting more crocs?

HighPhi said:

ohh what no way i remember going about 10 years ago and seeing eric, boy was he big. thats sad to hear thats he gone.
will you be getting more crocs?

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I dont work there any more so I dont know whats happening, but they have on average 20 crocs of various sizes minimum.

They did have 1 there that was being trained to be a show croc called Jake.

but he was only 4' long so he may be a bit small.

I'll keep you guys posted, I'm going to the service if I can.

when is the service?

some time this week, they havn't set a date yet