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This unique animal farm operates below a Florida jail. Here’s where to find it
Read full article: This unique animal farm operates below a Florida jail. Here’s where to find itEarlier this year, one animal farm in Florida made headlines for its rather unique location: it was created beneath a local detention center.
‘He wasn’t worried about gators:’ Man says victim refused help before being bitten by alligator in Seminole County
Read full article: ‘He wasn’t worried about gators:’ Man says victim refused help before being bitten by alligator in Seminole CountyA man who was bitten by an alligator in Lake Monroe this weekend refused help getting out of the water, according to a fisherman who says he tried to get the man out.
Man bitten by alligator while swimming in Seminole County lake
Read full article: Man bitten by alligator while swimming in Seminole County lakeA man was seriously injured after being bitten by an alligator early Sunday in Lake Monroe in Seminole County, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife officers.
Florida takes an alligator census every year. These waterways have the most
Read full article: Florida takes an alligator census every year. These waterways have the mostThe conventional wisdom in Florida is that if you see a body of water, assume there is a gator in it. But some bodies of water have more than others — quite a few more.
How many people have been killed by alligators in Florida? The number may surprise you
Read full article: How many people have been killed by alligators in Florida? The number may surprise youDespite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.
See ya later: Alligator caught again at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, released at Gatorama
Read full article: See ya later: Alligator caught again at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, released at GatoramaAn alligator seen hanging by a plane at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa last month made another appearance at the military base this week, but this time he got a trip to a new home.
Photo showing children feeding alligator at Florida park sparks warning
Read full article: Photo showing children feeding alligator at Florida park sparks warningFlagler County officials warn against feeding alligators and other wildlife after a social media post showed children feeding a gator at Wadsworth Park.
One of rarest alligators worldwide born in Florida. Here’s where to spot her
Read full article: One of rarest alligators worldwide born in Florida. Here’s where to spot her"Mystic" is the only white, leucistic alligator born hatched outside of Louisiana. And she's the only baby leucistic ever displayed to the public.
Alligator ‘courtship’ season kicks off in Florida. It could prove deadly
Read full article: Alligator ‘courtship’ season kicks off in Florida. It could prove deadlyOn Thursday, the city of Oviedo posted a warning on social media about the mating season, cautioning residents to stay safe during this time.
‘Two-Toed Tom:’ Is Florida’s legendary 18-foot alligator still roaming the state?
Read full article: ‘Two-Toed Tom:’ Is Florida’s legendary 18-foot alligator still roaming the state?Rumors say this alligator terrorized people, deflected bullets and fell in love with a sawmill whistle. But how true are they?
Alligator mating season set to kick off in Florida. It could prove deadly
Read full article: Alligator mating season set to kick off in Florida. It could prove deadlyOn Thursday, the city of Oviedo posted a warning on social media about the mating season, cautioning residents to stay safe during this time.
How many people have been killed by alligators in Florida? The number may surprise you
Read full article: How many people have been killed by alligators in Florida? The number may surprise youDespite their cute appearance, these animals are incredibly dangerous. The FWC lists how many people have been killed by gators in Florida since 1948.
‘Alligator Alley:’ This Florida highway is one of the best places to spot gators
Read full article: ‘Alligator Alley:’ This Florida highway is one of the best places to spot gatorsOne highway in Florida is considered to be among the best places to spot alligators: a stretch of Interstate 75 dubbed “Alligator Alley.”
‘Love and miss her:’ Florida woman reflects after mother’s body found in gator’s mouth
Read full article: ‘Love and miss her:’ Florida woman reflects after mother’s body found in gator’s mouthThe daughter of the woman whose body was found in the mouth of an alligator in Pinellas County released a statement on Monday saying how hard the death has been on her family.
Nearly 14-foot-long gator found at Florida waterway where body was discovered, victim identified
Read full article: Nearly 14-foot-long gator found at Florida waterway where body was discovered, victim identifiedThe Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office identified the person whose body found in a waterway near a large alligator on Friday.
Alligator missing upper jaw rescued in Florida. Here’s what’s next
Read full article: Alligator missing upper jaw rescued in Florida. Here’s what’s nextA young alligator missing most of its upper jaw was rescued Thursday evening in Seminole County after photos of the injured animal circulated on social media.
Gator got your tongue? Images show alligator eating another alligator at Orlando park
Read full article: Gator got your tongue? Images show alligator eating another alligator at Orlando parkSocial media went abuzz earlier this month after a photographer shared images of an alligator eating another alligator at the Orlando Wetlands Park.
Croc top: Gatorland collaborates with local artist to create unique T-shirts
Read full article: Croc top: Gatorland collaborates with local artist to create unique T-shirtsGatorland is teaming up with a local artist to roll-out some unique crocodile t-shirts, with proceeds helping the Gatorland Global initiatives.
Florida man finds alligators ‘getting to know each other’ as mating season heats up
Read full article: Florida man finds alligators ‘getting to know each other’ as mating season heats upGordon Silver of Lakewood Ranch, Florida was shocked to find two large alligators “getting to know each other” right in his backyard.
Celebrate national airboat day with this deal at Wild Florida
Read full article: Celebrate national airboat day with this deal at Wild FloridaKENANSVILLE, Fla – Wild Florida has officially declared Feb. 19 as National Airboat Day. To celebrate its stamp of approval from the national day archives, the animal park is offering a buy one, get one free 30-minute airboat tours. The deal at Wild Florida can be redeemed in person or by booking over the phone. The park not only received the stamp of approval on national airboat day but also national alligator day too. Wild Florida offers a number of other things for families to enjoy including zip-lining, petting zoo, shows and an all-new drive-thru safari.
Ever see an alligator sunbathe in snow? In Colorado you can
Read full article: Ever see an alligator sunbathe in snow? In Colorado you canDid you ever think youd see an alligator in the snow? Well, thanks to a gator farm in Colorado we now get to enjoy snow gators. Colorado Gator Farm shared a video on their Facebook page of several alligators laying in the recently fallen snow on Wednesday. Even on an overcast day.Located in Southern Colorado, the gator farm is situated on a geothermal well that keeps the pond water nice and toasty at 87 degrees. The gator refuge posted a similar video in January 2018.