St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida's oldest continuously running attractions, having opened on May 20, 1893. Head to St. Augustine to see it. Records date it to 1893.
A zoo & aquarium inside St. Augustine
You can stay in St. Augustine
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is inside St. Augustine, which has 99 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is about 39 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1893
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park dates from 1893. About ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 66–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Northeast Florida Regional (UST) has airline service, about 6 miles from St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida's oldest continuously running attractions, having opened on May 20, 1893. It has 24 species of crocodilians, and also a variety of other reptiles, mammals and birds, as well as exhibits, animal performances and educational demonstrations.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Area
- 7 acres
- Established
- 1893
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1992)
- Wikipedia readers
- 8.8K a year
Where to base yourself for St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Places to stay start in St. Augustine (99) and St. Augustine Beach (29).
- 1Castillo de San Marcos
- 2St. Augustine Light
- 3Fort Mose Historic
- 4Lightner Museum
- 5Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
- 6St. Augustine Amphitheatre
St. Augustine Beach
6,810 people · 30% vacation homes
3 mi south of St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Vilano Beach
2,188 people · 29% vacation homes
4 mi north of St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Butler Beach
4,610 people · 45% vacation homes
6 mi south of St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Augustine | in town | — | 99 48 hotels · 7 motels · 38 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 16,141 | $440K |
| St. Augustine Beach 30% vacation homes | 3 mi south | 5 min | 29 25 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 6,810 | $634K |
| Vilano Beach 29% vacation homes | 4 mi north | 5 min | 11 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,188 | $649K |
| Butler Beach 45% vacation homes | 6 mi south | 10 min | 9 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,610 | $493K |
| St. Augustine South | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 4,714 | $347K |
| Crescent Beach 69% vacation homes | 11 mi south | 15 min | 7 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 809 | $665K |
| World Golf Village | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 7 7 hotels | 26,077 | $477K |
| Palm Coast | 24 mi south | 35 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 109,886 | $351K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Places worth adding lie within 66 miles.
12 mi National MonumentCastillo de San Marcos National Monument598K visitors a year
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaEverBank Field
2in town LighthouseSt. Augustine Light
66 mi Stadium & arenaBen Hill Griffin Stadium
34 mi State parkFort Mose Historic State Park
42 mi MuseumLightner Museum
52 mi Park & preserveFountain of Youth Archaeological Park
6in town TheatreSt. Augustine AmphitheatrePhoto credits
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · EverBank Field: AndrewAvitus, CC BY 3.0 · St. Augustine Light: Viktoriya Sorochuk, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: The original uploader was Hughs at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Fort Mose Historic State Park: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lightner Museum: Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 · St. Augustine Amphitheatre: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
What people ask about St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Is St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park in St. Augustine?
Yes. It’s inside St. Augustine, FL.
When is the best time to visit St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 66–84°.
How far is St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park from Jacksonville and Orlando?
About 39 miles northwest of Jacksonville and about 97 miles south of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park?
Northeast Florida Regional (UST), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Jacksonville (JAX), about 48 miles.
Where should I stay near St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park?
St. Augustine (in town, 99 places to stay), St. Augustine Beach (3 mi, 29 places to stay) and Vilano Beach (4 mi, 11 places to stay).
From people who live in St. Augustine
Start the conversation in St. Augustine’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.