Alligator Alley is located in Summerdale, Alabama. Alligator Alley is over 20 acres of natural cypress swamp land where alligators are able to roam freely in a protective environment. There are over 150 alligators at the enclosure, which range from the small hatchlings that are located in the gift shop to the big `gators in the swamps.
There are safe observation areas throughout the enclosure such as the elevated boardwalk which allows visitors to view the alligators feeding and nesting. Other wildlife in the park include; Osprey's, Owls, Turtles, Bull Frogs and many field animals.
A nature walk through the enclosure leads visitors to various exhibits while on their way to visit the king of the Alley, Captain Crunch. Captain Crunch is the longest alligator in the world, he is over 13 feet long and over 800 pounds and has the strongest bite recorded. Captain Crunch is approximately 40 years old and his favorite foods are chicken, turtles, dogs and slow swimmers!
The alligators at the park have been rescued from areas that were dangerous for them to inhabit. In November 2003 the Gator Farm project began and the grand opening was in July 2004. The park works in conjunction with the Florida Nuisance Alligator Removal Program which transports the alligators from unsafe areas to the farm to give them a natural environment.
The gift shop is located at the entrance of the farm; visitors can start their tour here by viewing the aquarium displays which have many different species of fish, turtles, snakes and even baby alligators. The gift shop sells souvenirs such as t-shirts, hats, alligator collectibles and knives.
There are three feeding times a day which visitors can view and occasionally participate in and the farm is opened seven days a week during the spring and summer seasons. Private group tours are available along with night tours, field trips and Chamber Members receive a discount.
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