RENOWNED gospel artiste Pompi has continued trending on social media after the Livingstone Crocodile Park issued a clarification statement explaining why the singer and his family were denied entry despite arriving before closing time.
The “Pole Pole” hitmaker, who recently found himself schooled by fans over time management, had earlier complained after being turned away at 16:40 hours during a special family outing for his nieces, nephews and children.
Following the public backlash, the crocodile park came through with its own “lesson,” explaining that their tours are not instant experiences but structured sessions that run between 45 and 90 minutes depending on a visitor’s level of interest.
According to the statement, staff are strictly instructed not to accept entries after 16:15 in order to ensure that all visitors complete their tours properly while also allowing workers to knock off on time, especially during exhausting holiday periods.
“We would like to remind the public that our tours can take between 45 and 90 minutes depending on the level of interest. This means that the staff are instructed not to accept entries after 16:15,” the park stated.
Following the online drama, the park invited the disappointed family to return for another visit, assuring them of a better experience provided they show up within the normal visiting hours.
Meanwhile, netizens have continued to side with the facility, maintaining that arriving 20 minutes before closing time for an activity that requires guided sessions was simply unrealistic.
Kalemba April 6, 2026
