Coopertown Gators
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Learn and see more about these prehistoric predators!
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| Did you know that Florida has both crocodiles and alligators - but crocodiles live in salt water and alligators live in fresh water, like the Everglades! |
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Breeding season begins in April for alligators. Females will lay an average of 40 - 45 eggs at a time. The incubation period is 65 days. Then around August - September, the baby alligators will hatch - they are usually 6 - 8 inches long at birth. If you look closely in the picture, you will see a nest of dark and white-striped, very recently hatched baby gators. |
| Alligators are protected by both state and federal regulations. It is illegal to hunt or trap a wild alligator without a permit. The best way to "shoot" a gator is with a camera! |
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Gators can grow to 13 feet long and weigh up to 600 lbs. Wild alligators have a typical life span of 35 - 50 years. In captivity, they have been known to live to to 60 - 80 years old! |
| Coopertown's Alligator Exhibit gives you a chance to take a closer look at these fascinating creatures. |
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See, everyone likes the little guys! |
| Alligators have not
changed in 65 million years - they are present-day relatives of the dinosaurs. Our
experienced guides will show you what a truly special creature the gator really is. And remember, GO GATORS! |
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| Photos courtesy of Ron Streeter. |
