St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

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name = St. Augustine Alligator Farm Historic District
nhd = yes

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location = St. Johns County, Florida
nearest_city = St. Augustine, Florida
lat_degrees = 29
lat_minutes = 52
lat_seconds = 53
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 81
long_minutes = 17
long_seconds = 18
long_direction = W
area =
built = 1937
architect =
architecture =
area = less than convert|1|acre|m2|sing=on
added = September 10, 1992
refnum = 92001232cite web|url=http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/fl/St.+Johns/districts.html|title=National Register of Historical Places - Florida (FL), St. Johns County|date=2007-03-15|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service]
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governing_body = PrivateThe St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is one of Florida's oldest continuously running attractions, having opened on May 20, 1893. [ [http://www.oldcity.com/Sites/HostHeaders/www.discoverstaugustine.com/virtual1/index.html Virtual Views] at [http://www.oldcity.com OldCity.com] ] Not only does it have over 20 species of crocodilians, but also a variety of other reptiles, mammals and birds, as well as exhibits, animal performances and educational demonstrations. The address is 999 Anastasia Boulevard.

History

The park began in 1893 on St. Augustine Beach as a minor attraction at the end of a railway running through neighboring Anastasia Island. The alligators were added at first to get visitors to buy souvernirs and see the museum there. Soon, though, the reptiles themselves became the point of interest. Growing in popularity, the park moved to its current location in the early 1920s. The park changed owners in the 1930s, and after a devastating fire, they started reconstruction and expansion of the facilities.

National historic status

On September 10, 1992, the Alligator Farm was designated a U.S. Historic District. As such, it was referred to as the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Historic District. According to the National Register of Historic Places, it covers less than convert|1|acre|m2|sing=on, and contains 1 building and 1 structure.

Affiliations

The park is a member of the [http://www.aza.org American Zoo and Aquarium Association] and the [http://www.floridaattractions.org Florida Attraction Association]

References

External links

* [http://www.alligatorfarm.us St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park]
* [http://augustine.com/history/old-st-augustine/alligator-farm.php St. Augustine Alligator Farm]
* [http://positivelystaugustine.com/alifarm.htm St. Augustine Alligator Farm & Zoological Park] at [http://positivelystaugustine.com Positively St. Augustine]
* [http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780595271191&itm=7 'Salt Run', a novel set in St. Augustine that culminates at the Alligator Farm]
* [http://www.flheritage.com Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs]
** [http://www.flheritage.com/facts/reports/places/index.cfm?fuseaction=ListAreas&county=St.%20Johns St. Johns County listings]
** [http://www.flheritage.com/preservation/markers/markers.cfm?ID=St.%20Johns St. Johns County Historical Markers]