colorado gators reptile park

colorado gators reptile park印象

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  pegzinsd

  such a surprise to find that many gators in Colorado They do a good job of looking after all those rescued reptiles snakes etc

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  Bufinora

  It's better than it sounds. Avoid hot summer months as it can get a bit fragrant with the fish they feed the gators. Pretty amazing stuff there, and some hands on. I won't spoil the surprise. Leave your small dogs in the vehicle! Memorable and the kids will love it. Educational too.

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  rangak2014

  It was a great experience watching all the gators and other animals live in their space !!!!! It was a completely different experience holding a baby gator in hand :-))) Add to that holding a non-poisonous snake was something i wouldn't forget for a lifetime :-))))

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  HawkeyeGirl68

  We have visited swamps and gator farms in the south, not the same...but very fun and interesting! We happened to visit on a day when gator wrestling class was being offered, while we didn't take them up on it a couple young woman did. It was fun to watch them learn and work up the courage to take on their fears. It was a nice visit...held a gator, got some bug bites. It was a little pricey, but we thought it was worth it.

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  Tammii_Schromm

  We had fun checking out the alligators and other animals, taking pictures, walking around and watching gator wrestling. The staff was very friendly! We bought a set of four magnets for only $15. They were a nice souvenir of us holding a gator :)

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  CrankingChick

  I'm giving an "average" rating because I have mixed emotions about this attraction. I enjoyed seeing the alligators and other reptiles and animals at the facility, but I did not feel like the facility was well-maintained or providing an adequate habitat for them. When you drive up, it just looks like a farm with a jumble of buildings and piles of tires, scrap wood and metal, and farm equipment. We arrived early, at opening time, and had to wait a few minutes before a young man came out to open the gate. He was friendly and welcomed us inside, but I was surprised to see that he seemed to be in charge. We were ushered into a dim, pungent-smelling room full of reptile enclosures where we were invited to hold a young alligator. I held it for a photo, but I was concerned (both for its sake and mine) that there was nowhere adjacent to wash hands. I thought it might catch bacteria from people handling it, or vice versa. Even after we washed more than once, our hands smelled the rest of the day. We proceeded through the maze of enclosures, following footprints painted on the path and reading rustic, hand-painted signs. There are free-roaming tortoises and fowl in the compound, and because poop happens, you have to be very careful where you step. Wheelchairs and strollers can maneuver around the facility (some may need assistance), but the paths are not all paved. Expect some uneven ground, gravel and dirt/mud. The glass enclosures for snakes and lizards in the reptile "house" were small and dark, and the glass on many of the them was very dirty and hard to see through. The alligators appeared well-fed but they are in muddy ponds that are mostly enclosed with wood pallets and poorly-maintained chain-link fence, and it also seemed like they were over-crowded. I don't believe for a minute that chain link will stop an alligator that wants out! Their enclosures were also full of old tires; maybe they serve some useful purpose (?) but they do look trashy. The ramshackle buildings needed cleaning and repair, the grounds needed mowing and scrap/debris hauled away or stored, and the pathways needed mowing/weed-eating. Some of the animals, particularly small turtles and birds, appeared to be unhealthy because their shells were discolored or feathers falling out. I sincerely appreciate that this facility provides a home for abandoned or mistreated animals, but my impression is that they are struggling to make a proper go of it. From that viewpoint, I was happy to pay the $15 admission.

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  OrlandoH758

  Who would of thunk you would be able to find alligators, crocodiles, and snakes all together outside of a zoo; that's exactly what you will find here. Don't expect to find some fancy inhabitant filled with all the pleasantries of a city zoo. This compound houses animals that other people thought would make great pets but unfortunately found out otherwise. Our two girls loved the opportunity to see (and feed) a plethora of alligators and crocodiles. They also had the chance to have their picture taken of them holding a small alligator. Don't forget to hold one of the snakes. This is a place not to be missed.

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  32pamelah

  Just bad Dirty falling apart fences debris everywhere dead fish green water weeds smelled like sewer

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  txwilki

  We weren't sure what to expect, but we were very glad we went. There were a ton of alligators and other reptiles to see with interesting stories. Kind is shocking to find them in Colorado, considering how many they have. People there are nice and knowledgable and is a good cause.

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  michaelgH1561GC

  This place is so awesome, it is hard to describe. So many animals (not just gators). Had such an incredible time, took hundreds of great pictures. Had a wonderful time & can't wait to go back. Incredible & very knowledgeable staff.