St Augustine ~ Alligator Farm & More
Alligators and other animals at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoo.
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Alligator Feeding Time at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park-St. Augustine, Fl. 2017
Alligator feeding time at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park began in the late nineteenth century as a small exhibition of Florida reptiles and soon became a quintessential Florida attraction. Today it functions as a modern zoo serving the public and the scientific community with educational shows and exhibits, important research, and worldwide conservation efforts. The Alligator Farm’s history as an attraction and an accredited zoo is nearly as exciting as zipping across the Alligator Lagoon on Crocodile Crossing, the park’s thrilling zip-line attraction.
In the late nineteenth century, George Reddington and Felix Fire began collecting alligators on Anastasia Island; they founded the St. Augustine Alligator Farm at South Beach in 1893. By 1910, the Alligator Farm became an established Florida attraction thanks to advertisements placed by the South Beach Railway Company. The Anastasia Island Tram carried vacationers from their accommodations within the city of St. Augustine to the Alligator Farm and other tourist attractions along the island.
The Alligator Farm flourished for more than two decades at its original location. It was included in guide books to the area and was featured in a variety of publications. Exhibiting hundreds of alligators, numerous species of Florida’s venomous snakes, and other wild animals, Reddington and Fire’s Alligator Farm earned a reputation as “the world’s largest alligator farm.” A city guide published in 1916 reported that the attraction contained thousands of reptiles. Returning WWI servicemen contributed to the Great Florida Land Boom of the 1920s, and the Alligator Farm looked poised to continue its growth as a thriving tourist attraction.
However, a fierce nor’easter ravaged the area in September of 1920. The railroad tracks were washed out near South Beach, ending the tram service and isolating the area’s attractions. That December, a fire destroyed the South Beach pavilion and several nearby cottages. Firefighters were able to save the Alligator Farm and Burning Spring Museum through heroic effort, but a second fire only four months later completely destroyed both facilities, including Felix Fire’s apartment and the original stockade surrounding the alligator pens.
The owners of the Alligator Farm had already begun to explore their options for relocating the attraction before the 1920 storm struck. They selected a ten-acre tract of land two miles north of the South Beach location, closer to the St. Augustine hotels, but still on Anastasia Island. The new location was near the lighthouse, a landmark frequented by tourists and picnickers. The area was thriving, and a residential subdivision had been recently developed around the lighthouse.
Progress on the relocation was fast. Within a few days of the great September storm, the local newspaper reported “splendid progress” in construction of the new quarters for the Alligator Farm and its collection of animals.
The founders continued to operate the park for more than a decade after the successful move. Reddington purchased Fire’s interest in the Alligator Farm by 1934, although Fire continued to serve as the attraction’s curator. A skilled taxidermist, he also prepared exhibit specimens, a role he continued almost to the time of his death in 1953. Reddington and his wife Nellie managed the attraction until 1937, when they sold it to a pair of young businessmen in the community: W.I. Drysdale and F. Charles Usina.
Since 1989, The American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has extended accreditation to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, elevating the institution to a select list of zoos, aquariums, and other zoological facilities throughout the nation recognized for the quality and care of their collections.
A new milestone in reptile keeping was achieved when Land of Crocodiles opened in 1993. This exhibit area in the park features all known species of the world’s living crocodilians. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is now the only facility in the world exhibiting living specimens of all 24 currently recognized species of crocodilian.
Continuing our missions of education and conservation, the Anastasia Island Conservation Center opened in 2001. It is used for various functions such as birthday parties, receptions, community meetings, and school groups, but is also home to the AZA’s Crocodilian Biology and Captive Management School, part of the AZA’s Professional Development Program.
The Alligator Farm strives to instill appreciation and understanding of crocodilians and all other wildlife in the hearts and minds of all guests, and there is no better way to do that than to offer a thrilling way to view these magnificent creatures. Crocodile Crossing is the Alligator Farm’s zip-line, opened in 2011. A one-of-a-kind experience, participants zip over the entire park, literally seeing live crocodilians, lemurs, and tropical birds from a new perspective.
St Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, Florida
Billed as the world's largest alligator farm, this zoological park opened in 1893. It includes snakes, Galapagos tortoises, native wading birds, monkeys & Floridian wildlife.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Excerpted from the DVD, The St Augustine Alligator Farm, featuring lots of alligators and crocodiles, including Maximo leaping from the water for a meal.
Animals at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Your ticket to adventure!
St. Augustine Alligator Farm!
Our visit to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm a couple of months ago while we were on vacation celebrating our 23rd Anniversary! What a great park for reptile lovers!
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
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ALLIGATORS in St. Augustine Florida! - Visiting the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Visiting the St. Augustine Alligator Farm - Our family loves the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, which is on Anastasia Island, in St. Augustine, Florida. I brought my camera along last summer for our visit to capture some of the sights and creatures you'll see there.
FYI - this is not a sponsored video, just had a ton of fun footage and wanted to make something from it. Enjoy!
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Alligator Farm in St. Augustine Florida
Just a short clip. This is home to tons of alligators, crocodiles, and dozens of other critters. It's the St Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park. If you like gators, you'll love this place. You can find out more at March 9, 2013.
Zip lining over alligators at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park- 2017-Part 2
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park began in the late nineteenth century as a small exhibition of Florida reptiles and soon became a quintessential Florida attraction. Today it functions as a modern zoo serving the public and the scientific community with educational shows and exhibits, important research, and worldwide conservation efforts. The Alligator Farm’s history as an attraction and an accredited zoo is nearly as exciting as zipping across the Alligator Lagoon on Crocodile Crossing, the park’s thrilling zip-line attraction.
In the late nineteenth century, George Reddington and Felix Fire began collecting alligators on Anastasia Island; they founded the St. Augustine Alligator Farm at South Beach in 1893. By 1910, the Alligator Farm became an established Florida attraction thanks to advertisements placed by the South Beach Railway Company. The Anastasia Island Tram carried vacationers from their accommodations within the city of St. Augustine to the Alligator Farm and other tourist attractions along the island.
The Alligator Farm flourished for more than two decades at its original location. It was included in guide books to the area and was featured in a variety of publications. Exhibiting hundreds of alligators, numerous species of Florida’s venomous snakes, and other wild animals, Reddington and Fire’s Alligator Farm earned a reputation as “the world’s largest alligator farm.” A city guide published in 1916 reported that the attraction contained thousands of reptiles. Returning WWI servicemen contributed to the Great Florida Land Boom of the 1920s, and the Alligator Farm looked poised to continue its growth as a thriving tourist attraction.
However, a fierce nor’easter ravaged the area in September of 1920. The railroad tracks were washed out near South Beach, ending the tram service and isolating the area’s attractions. That December, a fire destroyed the South Beach pavilion and several nearby cottages. Firefighters were able to save the Alligator Farm and Burning Spring Museum through heroic effort, but a second fire only four months later completely destroyed both facilities, including Felix Fire’s apartment and the original stockade surrounding the alligator pens.
The owners of the Alligator Farm had already begun to explore their options for relocating the attraction before the 1920 storm struck. They selected a ten-acre tract of land two miles north of the South Beach location, closer to the St. Augustine hotels, but still on Anastasia Island. The new location was near the lighthouse, a landmark frequented by tourists and picnickers. The area was thriving, and a residential subdivision had been recently developed around the lighthouse.
Progress on the relocation was fast. Within a few days of the great September storm, the local newspaper reported “splendid progress” in construction of the new quarters for the Alligator Farm and its collection of animals.
The founders continued to operate the park for more than a decade after the successful move. Reddington purchased Fire’s interest in the Alligator Farm by 1934, although Fire continued to serve as the attraction’s curator. A skilled taxidermist, he also prepared exhibit specimens, a role he continued almost to the time of his death in 1953. Reddington and his wife Nellie managed the attraction until 1937, when they sold it to a pair of young businessmen in the community: W.I. Drysdale and F. Charles Usina.
Since 1989, The American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has extended accreditation to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, elevating the institution to a select list of zoos, aquariums, and other zoological facilities throughout the nation recognized for the quality and care of their collections.
A new milestone in reptile keeping was achieved when Land of Crocodiles opened in 1993. This exhibit area in the park features all known species of the world’s living crocodilians. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is now the only facility in the world exhibiting living specimens of all 24 currently recognized species of crocodilian.
Continuing our missions of education and conservation, the Anastasia Island Conservation Center opened in 2001. It is used for various functions such as birthday parties, receptions, community meetings, and school groups, but is also home to the AZA’s Crocodilian Biology and Captive Management School, part of the AZA’s Professional Development Program.
The Alligator Farm strives to instill appreciation and understanding of crocodilians and all other wildlife in the hearts and minds of all guests, and there is no better way to do that than to offer a thrilling way to view these magnificent creatures. Crocodile Crossing is the Alligator Farm’s zip-line, opened in 2011. A one-of-a-kind experience, participants zip over the entire park, literally seeing live crocodilians, lemurs, and tropical birds from a new perspective.
alligator farm in st. augustine, fl
this was in the rookery that is part of the natural swamp area inside the alligator farm (animal reserve + zoo). it was amazing.
CROCUMENTARY--ADVENTURES @ ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM
A fun documentary with an environmental message, Crocumentary--Adventures @ St. Augustine Alligator Farm features the Croc Cam and the Rage-O-Meter.
ST AUGUSTINE FLA ALLIGATOR FARM WITH CODY
viewing alligators named Bob, Lockjaw, Fluffy plus exotic birds
St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Matt talks with Curator of Education at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, Katie Girvin.
Feeding time at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Feeding time at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Taken on December 2nd, 2018.
Man bitten by alligator after breaking into St. Augustine Alligator Farm.
Man bitten by alligator after breaking into St. Augustine Alligator Farm. (WJXX)
Thousands Of Alligators Hatching At Gator Farm
It's that time of year when alligators begin hatching in Lousiana.
How's Your News? - Alligator Farm
Clip from the HYN feature film which appeared on HBO in 2003.
Alligator Farm St. Augustine
Ella, Lincoln, Leona, Katie and the alligator for a quick picture.
The Alligator Farm In St. Augustine Florida
Here's a short video from my visit to The Alligator Farm in St. Augustine Florida. It was such a beautiful day and great way to spend time outside enjoying nature. Included are clips from one of the daily feedings, one of the educational shows and glimpses of some of the wonderful exhibits.