Although they are known as ferocious hunters, mother alligators are very caring toward their young in the beginning stages of their lives. After spending 9-10 weeks protecting her eggs, she stays with the hatchlings for at least the first year of their lives. Here, we’ll...
Read MoreCooler weather has finally arrived on the Gulf Coast and our team here at Alligator Alley has been busy making sure our scaly friends are happy, healthy and comfortable over the next few months. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how alligators handle winter. Alligators are ectothermic...
Read MoreThe folks here at Alligator Alley certainly know a thing or two about reptiles, and we enjoy teaching our visitors all about our scaly friends. In honor of Reptile Awareness Day on October 21, we want to share some of our knowledge with our friends. ...
Read MoreWhen people think of our name, “Alligator Alley,” they typically imagine a swamp crawling with alligators. If you have visited Alligator Alley before you are well aware that we are home to over 400 alligators, but you may also remember that we are home to...
Read MoreIt’s an exciting time right now at Alligator Alley! Our farmers Wes, Joe and Chris have been working hard harvesting eggs. By this fall, we will have some cute new additions to our farm family. Not familiar with the process? Well, you’ve come to the right...
Read MoreOur name may be Alligator Alley, but our land serves as home to a diverse population of creatures. From bullfrogs to fox squirrels, we’re not your typical alligator farm. For the first time on our blog, we are shining the spotlight on some of our...
Read MoreA trip to Alligator Alley is the perfect way to break up a boring summer routine. We’ve got lots of wildlife to check out and opportunities for an up-close experience with the alligators. Check out our top five reasons you should visit us this summer. ...
Read MoreWe get asked a lot what it’s like to work with alligators. The truth is, it’s just like a normal 9-5 job – minus the office cubicles and add in colleagues with much sharper teeth. Most days are about the same, but everyday keeps us...
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