You’ll Never Forget A Visit To This One Of A Kind Alligator Farm Near New Orleans

Did you know that Louisiana has the largest population of wild alligators in the country? Yep, we’ve got more than two million wild alligators, and that doesn’t even begin to count the number of alligators in alligator farms around the state. Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery is an alligator farm in Louisiana, near New Orleans, that makes for a fantastic day trip the entire family can enjoy.

You’ll find the Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery just across the Causeway in the rural part of Covington, Louisiana.

It’s about an hour drive from the city, making it the perfect day trip the entire family will enjoy.

The working alligator farm is home to over 2,000 alligators of all shapes and sizes.

During your tour, you’ll get the opportunity to see these gators in a climate-controlled environment.

You'll learn all about how alligators build their nests, what they eat in the wild, preservation efforts, and more.

Educational and fun? Yes please!

It's a great adventure for field trips and birthday parties, too.

You might even find yourself inspired to grab a gator!

The littlest of gators are in the "kiddie pool," and you can reach in and pick up an alligator.

Their mouths are taped, so you won't have to worry about them biting you.

During hatching season, you can even have the rare opportunity to watch an alligator hatch in your own hands!

Hatching season is around August, so mark your calendar!

For more information about Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery, including tickets and hours of operation, visit their website, and don't forget to give them a follow on Facebook. Have you ever visited this alligator farm in Louisiana? Fire up some feedback and let us know!