The Farm · Open Daily · Homestead, Florida

More Than an Airboat Ride

Walk the grounds of South Florida’s oldest alligator farm and see more than 2,000 alligators, along with crocodiles, capybaras, snakes, bobcats, reptiles, exotic birds, and more. Two live alligator shows are included with every admission.

The Farm by the Numbers

2,000+

Alligators of every size, from hatchlings to our largest residents

1992

Family owned and no kill farm since the very beginning

8 Shows

Every day: feeding at 10, 12, 2 and 4, handling at 11, 1, 3 and 5

All Ages

Walking trails, exhibits and shows are included with admission

More Than Gators

Meet the Locals

Along the walking trails and exhibits you’ll find alligators, crocodiles, caimans, capybaras, snakes, turtles, birds, a bobcat, fennec foxes, a porcupine and more. Here are a few of the residents to look for.

Hundreds of alligators sunning on the bank of the main alligator pond at Everglades Alligator Farm

The Gator Pit

2,000+ American Alligators

Two friends laughing while holding a young alligator during a private group tour at Everglades Alligator Farm

Baby Gators

Hatchling Encounter

Capybara

Feed the Friendliest

Sulcata Tortoise

Gentle Giant

Snapping Turtle

Powerful Jaws

Albino Python

Snake Room Resident

Burmese Python

Everglades Invader

Crocodile resting on limestone rocks at the water's edge at Everglades Alligator Farm

Saltwater Crocodile

Not an Alligator

Orinoco Crocodile

Critically Endangered

Fennec Fox

Big Ears, Small Fox

Bearded Dragon

Terrarium Resident

Kinkajou

Nighttime Climber

Blue Heron

Local Resident

Blue and Gold Macaw

Tropical Talker

Bobcat

Florida Native

Water Monitor

Resident Reptile

Included With Admission

Two Live Shows, Every Day

Show times are scheduled when you check in at the front desk and are subject to change based on availability.

Animal team member holding an alligator during the handling show at Everglades Alligator Farm

Get Hands On

Alligator Handling Show

11 AM
1 PM
3 PM
5 PM

Get up close with some of Florida’s most fascinating reptiles during our exciting alligator handling show! Learn about alligator behavior, adaptations, and their place in South Florida’s history, including traditional Native American hunting and capture techniques. See these incredible animals up close and discover what makes them such powerful survivors. At the end of the show, you’ll have the chance to hold a baby alligator and capture a photo you won’t forget!

Guest watching an alligator at the fence during the feeding show at Everglades Alligator Farm

Watch the Gators Go Wild

Alligator Feeding Show

10 AM
12 PM
2 PM
4 PM

Experience feeding time at the farm as hundreds of alligators gather for their meal. Watch their natural feeding behaviors in action while learning how these powerful reptiles hunt and survive in the wild.

Plan Your Walk

Good to Know

Give It Two to Three Hours

Most guests spend two to three hours with us: the airboat ride, both shows, and a full loop of the trails and exhibits.

Farm Only Tickets

Want to skip the airboat? Farm access without the ride is available for purchase on site and includes the exhibits and both live shows.

Great for Kids

Kids love holding a baby alligator after the handling show, watching feeding time, and spotting the residents along the trails.

Open Daily

Open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Buying online in advance helps you plan your visit, but it is not a reservation for a specific time.