St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Main Building and Alligator Pen, Built 1937

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017

1. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Marker

Inscription.
The two original structures represent one of the oldest private zoos and continuously operated tourist attractions in Florida. Contemporary structures have filled in the property among the original Mediterranean Revival characteristics as the attraction has grown. Recognizable features of the main historic building include the barrel tile roof, stucco finish, tower and series of arches that form a loggia and parapet wall. The poured concrete alligator pen may date from the 1920s when the Alligator Farm was moved here from its original location two miles south.

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Erected by City of St. Augustine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 29° 52.915′ N, 81° 17.311′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is on Anastasia Boulevard (State Road A1A) 0.1 miles north of Old Quarry Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 999 Anastasia Boulevard, Saint Augustine FL 32080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named St. Augustine Alligator Farm (a few steps from this marker);

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Old Spanish Quarries (approx. ¼ mile away); Coquina - Foundation of St. Augustine (approx. ¼ mile away); 1872 South Privy (approx. ¼ mile away); 1888 Outdoor Kitchens (approx. ¼ mile away); 1872 North Privy (approx. ¼ mile away); 1886 Well (approx. ¼ mile away); Lighthouse and Keepers House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Also see . . . St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park. Park website homepage (Submitted on December 9, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Marker and entrance building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, October 31, 2017

2. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Marker and entrance building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 314 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.