Everglades Alligator Farm

The park was first founded in 1982 as an attraction for airboat rides to see alligators, but in 1985 its commercial farming to conserve the species was approved. ==Animals==

The park incorporates many American alligators in addition to snakes, tortoises, fish, parrots, emus, and a few Florida panthers. Crocodiles and caimans can also be found. Most alligators have been bred in the park, but some others have been received from shows such as Gator Boys or been captured from the wild. If an alligator has to be relocated three times, due to training issues or the like, officers will have to euthanize it. ==Activities==

For an additional price, people can partake in an encounter with the alligators, being able to hold different sizes and feed them. Airboat rides Airboat tours through the Everglades last roughly 20–25 minutes and hearing protection is provided, due to the loud nature of the vehicles. Alligators, fish, turtles, and birds are commonly seen during the trip. An extended 45-to-60-minute tour is available for purchase as well, in which buyers get off the boat and explore the prairies themselves. ==References==