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 the hatchling collection program and 35 alligator farmers may be permitted to participate in the egg collection program. All the permits for the egg and hatchling programs are usually reserved by existing alligator farms.
Program News and Information
Extension publications:
Other Alligator Farming Information
- Farm Alligator Harvest Data
- Alligator Farming License Application
- Apply for an Alligator Farming Agent License Online
- Alligator Processor's License Application
- No Cost Alligator Processing Permit
- FDACS Food Establishment Permit
- Florida Alligator Farm Contact Information
- Alligator & Egg Transport/Transfer Document
- Alligator Farm Inventory Record Form
- Alligator Hide Buyers Annual Report Form
- Alligator Meat Processors and Hide Buyers