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St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park began in 1893 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.
Read the full history of the Alligator Farm here!
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St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
999 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL 32080
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