Outdoor & fun
Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo
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The Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo is a classic Hot Springs attraction where visitors can hand-feed live alligators and see a variety of exotic animals. The experience includes a petting zoo with friendly goats, sheep, and other barnyard animals, plus a reptile house with snakes and turtles. It's an interactive, hands-on outing that's especially fun for kids, offering a chance to learn about these fascinating creatures in a safe, supervised environment.
Don't miss
- Hand-feed live alligators from a safe platform
- Pet and feed goats, sheep, and other friendly animals in the petting zoo
- View a collection of exotic animals including monkeys, emus, and reptiles
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Arkansas Alligator Farm and Petting Zoo
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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