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Kids - Learn about Alligators

Did you ever want to feed an alligator? TIME OUT! Not only can alligators be extremely dangerous, but it's illegal to have an alligator as a pet and to feed wild alligators. Feeding alligators causes them to lose their natural fear of humans by associating people with food. Alligators that have been fed are dangerous to people and must be destroyed.

Alligator Resources for Kids and Teachers

Alligator Menu

All About Alligators -- a coloring book for young people that tells all about alligators and how to live safely around them.

Links for Kids!

• BioKIDS: Alligator Information

• Everglades Alligator, Miami Science Museum

• Florida Kids - The Florida State Reptile

• FWC Animated Animals Coloring Book

• FWC Living with Alligators brochure

• FWC Youth and Student Activities

• Lowery Park Zoo - American Alligator

• Make an Alligator Magnet

• Preschool Activities - Alligator Theme

• Seaworld / Busch Gardens Animal Bytes - American Alligator

• The Electronic Zoo

• Young Naturalist's Page