The Insta-Gator Ranch in Covington, Louisiana is home to more than 2,000 alligators. Their team of knowledgeable experts have dedicated their lives to these prehistoric creatures, helping to ensure their survival. This place is great for all ages, especially kids. You’re sure to have a great (and educational) time here, and you’ll leave feeling like an alligator expert!

Founded in 1989, the Insta-Gator Ranch has been a favorite spot for field trips and birthday parties for years.
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When you arrive, your tour guide will tell you all about the history of these creatures, and their importance to Louisiana's wetlands.
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They’ll go over everything from the alligator’s physical traits, their feeding habits, lifespan, and cover the many different species.
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You'll also get to see what an alligator nest looks like, and they'll explain how and why they go into the swamps to retrieve the eggs.
You’ll get the opportunity to pick up an alligator, which really should be on everyone’s bucket list!
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Don’t worry, their mouths will be taped for safety.

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Your guide will take you through a tour of the temperature controlled alligator barn, where you’ll get to see and feed alligators ranging from tiny little babies to as big as 8 feet!
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Your tour guide will even jump into the water and wrangle a 4-footer so you can get a closer look (and feel!) at their teeth, scales, and claws.
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One of the most popular attractions of the Insta-Gator Ranch is the alligator hatching.
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Guests have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch baby gators hatch out of their eggs!
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Mother Nature is pretty unpredictable, but the estimated hatching dates are August 12-September 6th.
The ranch is open year round, so no matter when you go, you'll have a great time
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During especially cold days, the outside touch pool (featured above) may not be available.

The Insta-Gator Alligator Ranch is located at 74645 Allen Rd, Covington, Louisiana 70435

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