A visit to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm will last as a memory of a
lifetime!
Founded in 1893, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm is one
of Florida's oldest zoological attractions. For over a century, it has
entertained millions of visitors, lured by the awesome presence of
captive reptiles, long regarded in the popular imagination as at once
mysterious, dangerous and frightening. A true piece of Floridana, the
St. Augustine Alligator Farm has inspired popularization of the
alligator in the national consciousness and helped to fashion an image
for the state.
During your visit you will have the opportunity to see:
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Maximo - At 15 feet 3 inches and 1250 pounds, Maximo is the
largest animal at the park. He is a Saltwater Crocodile or "Saltie" as
they call them in Australia. Don't miss a close-up look at Maximo from
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Albino Alligators - Glimpse these rare and mystical creatures
from the bayous of Louisiana. There is a legend that those who gaze
upon these beautiful reptiles will receive good fortune.
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Land of Crocodiles - Discover crocodiles from the Americas,
Africa, and Asia. Here you can see Alligators, Crocodiles, Caiman, and
Gharial. |
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Gomek Forever - At a massive size of almost 18 feet long and
nearly 2,000 pounds, Gomek was one of the largest crocodilians ever on
display. Gomek is now preserved and part of a rare and beautiful
collection of hand carved Papua New Guinea art.
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Wading bird rookery - Explore the native swamp exhibit where
hundreds of wading birds fly in to roost in the late afternoons.
Herons, egrets, ibis, spoonbills, and wood storks can be seen in their
natural environment. These birds seek out evening roosts above the
alligators, knowing that alligators will keep tree-climbing predators
away. From April through July the birds are in full breeding plumage
and are building nests and raising families right in front of
visitors. |
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Exotic Birds and Mammals - South American toucans and parrots,
Australian kookaburras and emus, Asian pheasants, and African turacos
are just a few of the exotic birds on display at the Alligator Farm.
The mammal collection includes seven different species of endangered
monkeys. They range in size from the world's smallest monkey, the
mouse-sized pygmy marmoset, to the large South American spider monkey
that swings across the branches of its exhibit.
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Also, enjoy
the numerous shows including:
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Alligator Feeding - See Alligators leaping for food and hear
their amazing strength as they bite into their food with powerful
jaws. |
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Realm of the Alligator - This is an educational entertaining
show filled with little known facts about Florida's most interesting
and dangerous animals. |
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Scales and Tails - This show highlights some of the most
misunderstood animals on the planet. Learn about snakes and other
reptiles in this fascinating presentation of our scaly friends.
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