Advocates say alligator farming has turned the demand for boots and bags into a boost for a species often seen as scary, bothersome or good only for their leathery skins.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park’s largest oak tree came down after possible lightning damage on Wednesday night. The oak tree was located at the center lagoon.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As temperatures dip across Northeast Florida, zoo leaders at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm are making changes behind the scenes ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Alligators are a fact of Florida life, and they’ve been here a lot longer than we have. American alligators appeared about 84 million years ago, and their ancestors evolved more ...

Of all places, lightning dared to strike a lagoon full of large alligators in Florida, officials say. It happened Aug. 6 at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park in St. Augustine after the park ...

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida -- As Irma barrels toward the Florida coast, one alligator farm is taking extra precautions to make sure its residents stay put. Keepers at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm ...

Louisiana's alligator farms play a crucial role in producing luxury goods and supporting conservation efforts, as they balance economic interests with ecological sustainability.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park’s largest oak tree came down after possible lightning damage on Wednesday night.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — As temperatures dip across Northeast Florida, zoo leaders at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm are making changes behind the scenes to keep their animals safe and warm. When ...