Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo, Animal park and petting zoo in Hot Springs, United States.
The Arkansas Alligator Farm is an animal park in Hot Springs that houses American alligators, mountain lions, wolves, monkeys, and domestic animals across multiple enclosures. The facility includes separate areas designed for different species, with viewing spaces for visitors to observe the animals up close.
The park was founded in 1902 as one of the earliest tourist attractions in Hot Springs. Since its opening, it has maintained a focus on educating visitors about wildlife.
The feeding demonstrations show how alligators interact with each other during meals, revealing aspects of their natural behavior to visitors. These sessions help people understand these reptiles as living animals rather than distant creatures.
The park welcomes groups of visitors and offers special rates for military personnel. It is best to arrive during active feeding times if you want to see the animals interacting and moving around.
Visitors can hold baby alligators and hand-feed parakeets and miniature goats during their visit. This direct contact offers a rare chance to interact with animals that visitors would never touch in the wild.
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