Sport & Outdoor
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AttractionsQuirky FunFamily Favorite
Colorado Gators Reptile Park
9162 County Road 9 N · Mosca, CO
Why you should go…
Colorado Gators Reptile Park is a reptile rescue and education facility near Mosca, Colorado, open since 1990 on the site of a former tilapia farm. It houses more than 250 alligators along with crocodiles, caimans, tortoises, snakes and turtles, many of them rescued animals. A geothermal well keeps ponds warm year-round, and visitors can pet a small alligator or buy gator chow to feed the animals.
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Good to know
General attractions guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Book the time slot, not just the ticket
Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.
Grab the daily schedule on arrival
Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.
The first hour is the quietest
Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.
Budget past the ticket price
Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.
What's around here?
The closest stops to Colorado Gators Reptile Park, ordered by straight-line distance.
