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Colorado Gators Reptile Park

 
Big alligator
Nile crocodile
sunning alligator
Rescued Lizards
Ostriches
Great Horned Owl on Two Mile Creek
Rescued Turtles
Alligators sunbathing on snow
Gator wrestling at gatorfest
 

Colorado Gators Reptile Park features over 300 alligators, reptile rescue, working fish farm, and tropical greenhouses.  Established in 1977 as a tilapia fish farm using geothermal water from an 87 degree well.  Our rescued reptiles include large pythons, monitor lizards, turtles, tortoises, rattlesnakes, crocodiles and many other animals.

Activities at this Site

Everyone taking the tour has the opportunity to meet, pet, hold, and take pictures with a little alligator.  Gator chow is available for visitors wishing to feed the gators.  Educational shows daily during the summer.  Alligator wrestling classes and reptile handling classes available.  Great birding opportunities.  Fishing and boating on 2 mile creek.  Annual Festivites include Eggfest and Gatorfest (check our website for dates and other events.)

Hours Open: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Winter, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Summer

Seasons Open: Year Round

Price Style for this Establishment: $15 adults, $7.50 children and seniors

 ADA Accessibility Notes

90 % accessible.  

 Eco-Friendly Notes

Uses solar and geothermal resources to grow fish,  tropical plants, and food crops.  Uses recycled fish waste to fertilize plants. 

 Locally or Family Owned Business
 
 Pet Friendly Notes

Pets are welcome.  Pets can be carried or on leashes.

For More Information, Contact:

Lynne Young

gator.farm@yahoo.com
www.coloradogators.com
9162 CR 9N , Mosca , CO 81146
719-378-2612 · fax 719-378-2625
 

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Latitude: 37.706028800
Longitude: -105.871682200
Elevation: 7554 FT (2302 M)
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