Muta crocodile breeding centre is one the famous tourist attraction in Ranchi. It is situated at 35 kms from Ranchi on Ormanjhi - Sikidiri road at Muta.
The main purpose of the breeding centre is to conserve the endangered species and safeguard them from being destructed. The park is situated in the outskirts of the city. A rare species of marsh crocodiles was first spotted in late 1960's in the Bhera River which flows close to the city of Ranchi. Thereby the government decided to start a breeding centre to enhance the number of marsh crocodiles, in the region. The centre started its research with 5 crocodiles, two from the Bhera River while three were brought in from the madras crocodile bank. The centre has 42 crocodiles.
The Centre can be reached easily through public transport by taking the Ranchi-Ramgarh Road. One needs to book a cab or an auto to reach and return from the attraction or one can opt to reach the attraction making use of the state run bus, by boarding the bus at major bus stations in the city.
Since the Centre is situated on the outskirts of Ranchi, the institute has made provisions for a small forest rest house and a rest shed to cater to the needs of the visitors who visit it using their own mode of transport.
