Akatekyi Crocodile Pond is located about west of Takoradi, the Western regional capital. The crocodiles are sacred and are part of the cultural embodiment of the people in the area. Visitors may bring a bottle of schnapps for libation. If you love animals, specifically crocodiles, then Akatekyi Crocodile Pond in the Western region is worth the trip. The usual norm for visitors who want to see the fascinating sight of these reptiles is for the fetish priest also known as a traditional spiritual leader, to entice the crocodiles from the water with a live foul. For this reason, visitors are also encouraged to bring schnapps for libation. The crocodiles are perceived to be sacred and likewise an important part of the community of people in that area. The pond is approximately 30km west of Takoradi, the capital of the Western Region. Hence if you cannot make it all the way to Paga crocodile park in the Northern region, then you can have a similar experience just four hours from Accra.