Crocodiles in Hamat Gader, Crocodile farm in Hamat Gader, Israel.

Crocodiles in Hamat Gader is a farm of about 250 crocodilians in fenced open pools separated by a floating bridge for visitors. Some pools hold a single species, others are mixed, and young crocodiles are kept apart from adults that might eat them. Beside the alligator pool is a treatment station used for feeding shows.

The farm was established in 1981 starting with American alligators imported from Florida. Over time, it expanded to include Nile crocodiles from Africa, caimans from South America, and gharials from India.

The farm's name in Hebrew is Havat HaTaninim BeHamat Gader. Its past attraction was a staged crocodile-versus-human fight; after the animal welfare group Let Animals Live sued the Hamat Gader operating company, the Supreme Court ruled the show violated the Animal Cruelty Law and had to stop. Justice Mishael Cheshin wrote the decision, still binding precedent on animal abuse in Israeli law.

The site offers daily feeding demonstrations and guided tours suitable for visitors of all ages to learn about the different reptile species. Plan to spend time walking between the pools and bring water, as the location is warm and exposed to the sun.

In 2007 the farm held about 200 crocodilians; today it houses around 250, including American alligators, Nile crocodiles, Indian gharials and caimans. The Supreme Court of Israel ruled that the farm's former "crocodile versus man" show violated the Animal Cruelty Law, and the judgment by Justice Mishael Cheshin still guides interpretation of the offence.