St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
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| St. Augustine Alligator Farm Historic District | |
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| (U.S. Registered Historic District) | |
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| Location: | St. Johns County, Florida |
| Nearest city: | St. Augustine, Florida |
| Area: | less than 1 acre |
| Built/Founded: | 1937 |
| Added to NRHP: | September 10, 1992 |
| Reference #: | 92001232[1] |
| Governing body: | Private |
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida's oldest continuously running attractions, having opened on May 20, 1893.[2] Not only does it have over 20 species of crocodilians, but also a variety of other reptiles, mammals and birds, as well as exhibits, animal performances and educational demonstrations. The address is 999 Anastasia Boulevard.
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[edit] History
The park began in 1893 on St. Augustine Beach as a minor attraction at the end of a railway running through neighboring Anastasia Island. The alligators were added at first to get visitors to buy souvernirs and see the museum there. Soon, though, the reptiles themselves became the point of interest. Growing in popularity, the park moved to its current location in the early 1920s. The park changed owners in the 1930s, and after a devastating fire, they started reconstruction and expansion of the facilities.
[edit] National historic status
On September 10, 1992, the Alligator Farm was designated a U.S. Historic District. As such, it was referred to as the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Historic District. According to the National Register of Historic Places, it covers less than 1 acre, and contains 1 building and 1 structure.
[edit] Affiliations
The park is a member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and the Florida Attraction Association
[edit] References
- ^ Johns/state.html National Register of Historical Places - Florida (FL), St. Johns County. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-03-15).
- ^ Virtual Views at OldCity.com
[edit] External links
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
- St. Augustine Alligator Farm & Zoological Park at Positively St. Augustine
- 'Salt Run', a novel set in St. Augustine that culminates at the Alligator Farm
- Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
Zoo • Public aquarium • Aviary • Menagerie • Tourist attraction
List of zoos • List of aquaria • List of zoo associations
Animals in captivity • Environmental enrichment • Endangered species • Conservation biology • Biodiversity • Endangered species • Extinction • Ex-situ conservation • In-situ conservation • Wildlife conservation • Zoology
