Alligator Farming

Because the alligator hide and meat market is extremely volatile, alligator farming is a very tenuous business. For a primer on what alligator farming involves, read the extension publications below and review the alligator farming regulations, 68A-25.004, 68A-25.031, and 68A-25.052 FAC.  Also, the availability of permits to collect wild alligator eggs and hatchlings is limited.  Only 30 alligator farmers may be permitted to participate in each of the egg and hatchling programs, and these permits are usually reserved by existing alligator farms.

Program News and Information

New! The Commission is considering changes to the rules that govern Alligator Farming and Private Lands Alligator Management Programs. To review a background report and draft rule language, please access the Meeting Agenda for the June 2013 Commission Meeting. We value your thoughts and input, and would welcome any you may have by sending them to Harry.Dutton@MyFWC.com.

Extension publications:

• Alligator Production in Florida
• Alternative Opportunities for Small Farms: Alligator Production
• Increasing the Profitability of Florida Alligator Carcasses
• Alligator Production: An Introduction
• Alligator Production: Breeding and Egg Incubation
• Alligator Production: Grow-out and Harvest

Other alligator farming information:

• Farm Alligator Harvest Data
• Alligator Farming license application
• Alligator Farming Agent application
• Alligator Processor's License application
• FDACS Food Permit Information
• Florida Alligator Farm map
• Florida Alligator Farm contact information
• Alligator & Egg Transport / Transfer document (1006AF)
• No Cost Alligator Processing Permit