St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	St. Johns County, Florida
Nearest city	St. Augustine, Florida
Area	less than 1-acre (4,000 m2)
Built	1937
NRHP reference No.	92001232
Added to NRHP	September 10, 1992

The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida's oldest continuously running attractions, having opened on May 20, 1893. 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.

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.

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 (4,000 m²), and contains 1 building and 1 structure.

Affiliations

The park is a member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and the Florida Attraction Association

External links

• St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
• St. Augustine Alligator Farm
• 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
  • St. Johns County listings
  • St. Johns County Historical Markers