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Location
Visitor tip
Plan your visit around the live alligator feed shows at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday during warm months for the most interactive and educational experience with knowledgeable handlers.
Best time
Arrive early to visit when crowd sizes are smaller, allowing more one-on-one time with handlers and better opportunities to hold and feed animals without feeling rushed.
Visitor tip
The venue is compact and family-friendly with no age or height restrictions, making it ideal for young children to get up close with animals like baby alligators, goats, and rabbits in a manageable space.
About Arkansas Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
Small zoo with alligators & more. Old-school attraction since 1902 displaying 100+ alligators, plus a small petting zoo.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo
- Highlights
- Hold baby alligators, feed alligators and parakeets, petting zoo, live feed shows
- Admission
- Adults $14, Kids 12 and under $10, Under 2 free
- Hours
- Daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Spring/Summer 2026)
What visitors say
At first, it seemed like a cool place. We got to feed and pet some goats and rabbits. We also got close to some other animals. We held a small alligator. The longer we were there, we questioned the conditions of the animals and where…
Awesome place to stop by and check out. Customer service was great, workers are very knowledgeable on all pet animals they have on site. Very cool place. Also let us pet the small gators.
This is a great place to visit and take the family if you're coming in from out of town. It was fun to see and pet different animals like goats, rabbits, tortoises, and alligators. The alligator handler was extremely attentive and gave…
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Did You Know?
- Operating since 1902, making it over 120 years old and one of the longest-running animal attractions in Arkansas
- Houses 100+ alligators, making the alligator collection a significant draw with dedicated feeding shows scheduled during warm months
- Offers hands-on interactive experiences including holding baby alligators and feeding alligators with purchased tickets, which are frequently mentioned by visitors
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