# Crocodile Performers Chito & Pocho are a Death-Defying Entertainment Duo By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-02 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chito-pocho References: [asylum](http://www.asylum.com/2010/09/29/video-costa-rican-man-trains-18-foot-croc-to-perform-for-tour/) The next time you take a trip to Costa Rica make sure to see the [Chito & Pocho](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-x-chito) show. Chito & Pocho are an entertainment duo consisting of a farmer and his trained crocodile. That's right, Chito has trained the 18 foot 1,000 pound Pocho to perform with him. This is no ordinary crocodile show though; Chito does things with Pocho that no normal human being would ever dream of. From swimming with him to spinning him in circles, you definitely have to see this one-of-a-kind how to believe it. Check out Chito & Pocho's act in the video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Extreme Animal Training:** The trend of training dangerous animals, such as crocodiles, to perform in entertainment shows creates new opportunities for thrilling and unique live performances. - **Unconventional Entertainment:** The rise of unconventional entertainment acts, like Chito & Pocho's crocodile show, showcases the growing demand for out-of-the-box entertainment experiences. - **Human-animal Bond:** The increasing fascination with the bond between humans and animals fuels the trend of performers showcasing their unique relationships with trained animals, opening up possibilities for innovative acts centered around trust and connection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality & Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can incorporate shows featuring trained animals, such as crocodiles, to attract and entertain visitors, offering unforgettable experiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry, including circus and amusement park sectors, can explore opportunities to introduce daring animal acts like Chito & Pocho's crocodile show, captivating audiences with thrilling and daring performances. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry has the potential to develop innovative methods of animal training, combining farming practices with entertainment to create new revenue streams and diversify farm operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Elusive Heron-Finding Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birding-tour.md) - [Pet-Sized Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-crocs.md) - [Immersive Water Entertainment Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirque-du-soleil-ludo.md) - [Cheesy Two-Person Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzmates.md) - [Two-Person Halloween Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-mozz-costume.md) - [Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacos-frog.md) - [Surreal Dark Comedy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus.md) - [Mascot Sumo Showdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-showdowns.md)