Zoos

Gators and Friends

Name: Gators and Friends
Address: 11441 US-80, Greenwood, LA 71033, Greenwood, LA, US
Telephone: (318) 938-1199
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (1588 reviews)

📍 11441 US-80, Greenwood, LA 71033

📞 (318) 938-1199

🌐 www.gatorsandfriends.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	10 AM–5 PM
Thursday	10 AM–5 PM
Friday	10 AM–5 PM
Saturday	10 AM–5 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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About Gators and Friends

Alligator park & wildlife petting zoo. Wildlife park with alligators in their natural habitat & a petting zoo stocked with tame animals. Houses approximately 150 alligators in their natural habitat, making it a major concentration of gators in Louisiana. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,588 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Exotic Animal Petting Zoo & Adventure Park
Best For: All ages
Highlights: 150+ alligators, zipline over swamp habitat, petting zoo, pony rides, gator speedway
Admission: Ages 3-10: $11, Ages 11-59: $15, 60+: $10
Location: Greenwood, LA (10 miles from Shreveport)

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Houses approximately 150 alligators in their natural habitat, making it a major concentration of gators in Louisiana
⭐Features a zipline adventure course directly over the gator habitat with two options (4-line and 7-line configurations), offering a unique aerial viewing experience
⭐Offers hands-on experience with a baby alligator (mouth taped for safety) as part of the petting zoo experience, a notable interactive attraction mentioned frequently in reviews
⭐Maintains diverse exotic animal collection including lemurs, kangaroos, llamas, alpacas, multiple deer breeds, and various goat and sheep breeds alongside the primary alligator exhibits
⭐Operates with affordable general admission pricing ($11-15 for most visitors) and offers year-round party hosting Monday-Friday, making it accessible for group educational visits and school tours

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Call ahead to schedule the zipline adventure, as walk-ins are not guaranteed availability. This popular attraction has limited capacity, so advanced booking ensures you won't miss it.
💡Don't miss holding the baby alligator (mouth is safely taped) - reviewers consistently highlight this as a standout experience that shouldn't be skipped during your visit.
💬Plan to spend 2-3 hours exploring; the facility isn't overly large with excessive walking, making it ideal for families with young children who tire easily.
💡For pony rides with small children, bring two adults - one to lead the pony and one to walk beside your child for safety, as rides are self-guided.
💬Membership pays for itself in just 3 visits: adult season pass is $40 versus $15 per visit, and child pass is $30 versus $11 per visit. Consider if you live within 10 miles of Shreveport.