The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida's oldest continuously running attractions, having opened on May 20, 1893. It has 24 …
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Mar 20, 2025
It was a nice visit, there are a lot of alligators, good looking birds and other animals, like gigantic tortoises and big pythons. First time I saw an albino alligator. The Kamodo dragon was also coo…Full review by 474margarita
Mar 16, 2025
We came here at 9 am when they first opened. The property is well maintained and marked. Easy to navigate to see all the alligators, crocodiles from several continents. The alligator lagoon is wh…Full review by Brown_Samantha
Mar 14, 2025
The alligator farm is right across the street from the lighthouse. It appears small from the road, but once you get inside you will find that it is well keep and spacious. You can view a variety of a…Full review by Vacation07339728346
does this place have the the horrible "shows" with people putting their head, arms, etc. in the alligator mouths or is this more of a zoo intended for education and preservation? thanks!
Hello, I am a photographer and am interested in visiting the Alligator Farm. My question is how accessible the animals and birds are to photograph....meaning would I be shooting through fences or other obstructions, or are they fairly out in the open? Also, what is the best time of year to come, or is there a best time? I'm mostly interested in birds rather than alligators. Thanks, Christal Steele
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The Alligator Farm is a photographer’s dream! The best time for bird photography is during the nesting time, which is roughly March - May. The birds come to build their nests in the …
The Alligator Farm is a photographer’s dream! The best time for bird photography is during the nesting time, which is roughly March - May. The birds come to build their nests in the trees above the huge alligator ponds. There is no netting or bars to mar your photographs and the birds are there ‘voluntarily’ - they can fly in and out and are not captive. Beautiful snowy egrets, roseate spoonbills, herons, etc. Enjoy!
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The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is open every day from 9 am-5 pm. We offer extended hours in the summer months, when we welcome visitors...
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