• Source: St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

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 species of crocodilians, and also a variety of other reptiles, mammals and birds, as well as exhibits, animal performances and educational demonstrations.




History


The park began in 1893 on St. Augustine Beach as a minor attraction at the end of a railway running through neighboring Anastasia Island. The alligators were added at first to get visitors to buy souvenirs and see the museum there. Soon, the reptiles themselves became the main point of interest.
Growing in popularity, the park moved to its current location in the early 1920s. The park changed owners in the 1930s, and, after a devastating fire, they started reconstruction and expansion of the facilities. In 1993, for their 100-year anniversary, the park became the first place in the world to display every species of crocodilian.

In 2008, the zoo opened a new Komodo dragon facility that also exhibits lizards and snakes found within Southeast Asia.




= National historic status

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On September 10, 1992, the Alligator Farm was designated a U.S. Historic District. As such, it was referred to as the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Historic District. According to the National Register of Historic Places, it covers less than 1 acre (4,000 m2), and contains one building and one structure.




Collection


As of 2012, this was the only place where one can see every species of alligator, crocodile, caiman and gharial. Over the years, the zoo has expanded to include mammals, birds, and other reptiles.
The farm is home to Chance the Snapper.




= Crocodilians

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= Other reptiles

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= Birds

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= Mammals

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Black-and-white ruffed lemur
Cotton-top tamarin
Goeldi's monkey
Golden lion tamarin
Hoffmann's two-toed sloth
Prehensile-tailed porcupine
Prevost's squirrel
Pygmy marmoset
Red ruffed lemur
Red-rumped agouti
Ring-tailed lemur
White-headed marmoset




Rookery


The back section of the park contains a large bird rookery, where free-roaming local bird species such as egrets, herons, wood storks and roseate spoonbills nest and rear their young.




Affiliations


The park is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Florida Attraction Association.




See also



Alligator farm
Gomek




Notes






External links



Official website

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• St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
• St. Augustine, Florida
• Chance the Snapper
• Crocodile farm
• Gomek
• University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
• Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
• Reptile centre
• Everglades Alligator Farm
• Gatorland