I only gave 4 stars cuz its just opened and lots of renovation is promised .. but it is SOOO worth going to and will be awesome when hes finished. He promises BIG things in April for their grand opening, but said they will be adding things all up until then and will be open weekends until then .. I cant wait to go back to see whats new.

Last minute camping trip to Natchitoches. Only plans were to see the Christmas lights. Googled “things to do with kids” and came across the Gator Park. Exceeded expectations. We ALL had an amazing time. All staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. My boys held box turtles and baby alligators. They fed goats, tortoises, emus, and huge alligators. They now think I’m the coolest mom ever for bringing them to their new favorite place on Earth.

Wonderful place for all ages of the family. Absolutely loved meeting the new owners and we cant wait to see what is all still to come. From feeding the tortoises, the feeding the alligators, holding snakes, holing gators, it was a guaranteed smile on everyones face.

Great outdoor activity! The kids loved feeding the alligators and the tortoises.

I was so hopeful that this park had improved over time (I hadnt been in about 16 years), unfortunately it was very gross and enclosures were pitiful for the snakes. I know animals smell, but wow this was worse than a zoo with mutiple animals (this park has alligators, snakes, raccoons, goats, turtles). Some animals didnt have water and it was super hot when we went (September). The place could use some cleaning, a paint job (everything was faded and some things broken), and update. The best part of it all was the show feeding the alligators, but after that you just kinda aimlessly walk about trying to get your moneys worth.

HANDS DOWN THE BEST PLACE EVER!! So much hands on activities for kids and adults! Not pricey at all definitely worth the money! Gator fishing was a BLAST!!

My grandson loved it and all of the staff was so kind and understanding with him.

Awesome, I cant wait to come back in the spring!!!

The park is under new management. They said they would be closed until April 2021. They were very friendly and very excited about all the renovations they were doing. Cant wait to see it.

Awesome place to visit! The kids loved it! Quite a bit to see and a petting zoo for the kids to feed the animals. The best part is the little show they put on when feeding the huge alligators they have over there. There is cute wooden cut outs to take photos with.. got to love photo ops great selection in the souvenir shop with decent prices. All in all its a great little spot for some family fun

My family had such an amazing time at this park. The day we went, it was a bit of a rainy day. I was worried that they would be closed but they were in fact open. It was not a very big Park but that should not deter you from visiting. Even with its size, they pack in so many sights and experiences with in this park. Watching them feed the alligators was definitely a highlight. Towards the end of our trip we decided to pay for a photo while holding an alligator. That surely was an experience I will never forget. Also note, they have more than just alligators at this park. They have a variety of animals. I I did take the time to experience there Diner as well. We tried about everything on the menu including Alligator, boudin balls and meat pies. For those who do not wish to be as adventurous with your food choices, they also offer more common items. I highly recommend this park and I will be back with my family again.

A little run down but it is a hidden gem. Had a great time with the young one feeding the animals and watching the feeding of the gators. We also enjoyed the boudin balls! We were real excited to hold a baby gator. Prices were fair. Bring the whole family its worth taking the drive. See you later alligator!!

There people trying to rebuild it they could use all the help they can get as far as people coming up there and going in and seeing the exhibits

Great place to have fun

Alligators GREAT, awesome, huge, and numerous. Active only during feeding. If visiting on a hot day there may be no movement from them other than feeding time. Park poorly maintained, many glass displays too filthy to see through, paint cracking and flaking off when touched.

This place was interesting. It was cool to see all the alligators and crocodiles, but some looked like they were dead...it looks a bit run down and not very well presrrved. Our kids enjoyed it, but they wondered if some were dead. Overall, if your looking to kill some time and quick entertainment, this place will do.

Awesome time, saw gators, and lots of birds if your into birding.

This was our first visit to the park. It was a little pricey for what it was but very enjoyable. I wish the feeding show was just a few feet closer but altogether it was a nice afternoon.

Its small, but totally worth it. You can have enough time to actually get up close and observe all the animals in the park and see how they live in their natural habitat. You get to hold a live baby gator, at a small price (pic included), and they have indoor food stand with seating, outdoor seating as well, with an assortment of tasty food, gator meat included on menu, and snow cones. And who doesnt want to see dozens of gators being fed in the water that surrounds an small island, with some history, and hand feed goats and miniature horses. Looks to me like it could still be family run from the news articles on the walls in the gift shop/ticket purchase area. We will be back! All you have to do is look for the school bus that resembles a gator on HWY 1.

Great for children.

Took my mom here on 8/31/19. It was very dirty and nasty. There were bees nests, spider webs, and dirt everywhere. The bathroom was dirty as well. I know its an outdoor facility, but I wish they would invest money into a deep cleaning or good hose pipe.

I was a returning visitor. It was several years ago when I first went. I totally enjoyed it. This year I took my grandkids, I was a little disappointed as far as the upkeep of some of the areas. There was a lot of large piles of poop in the Marsh pavilion where you had to walk and sit. I also noticed it was above our heads too. But for the majority of our visit it was good. The food was good and the staff were very friendly. The prices are very reasonable and the animals were enjoyable. I will still recommend it for a place to take the kids.

I would have loved to have rated this place based on my experience, but unfortunately we already know we won’t be back because of the experience we didn’t get to have. Driving back home with 2 upset kiddos now.. But here’s why I gave them a 1star review. We arrived 40 minutes before they closed, 10 minutes before they would stop selling tickets. When we went in we were told that all of the exhibits were closed because they “close early” on Sunday. Suggestion to owner: stay opened to the hours that are listed on your website OR update your website.

The staff was very friendly. Admission price was fine. Paying almost 5 bucks for 2 waters was ridiculous. Its very filthy and run down but we still had fun. Keep in mind for those not local August is the hottest month in Louisiana so it was sweltering. The gift shop was great. Some of the prices were a little high. The food was good but way over priced. Id go again if they clean the benches and get rid of all the wasps nests.

Come to Louisiana you have to see Gators, some very huge gators and the feeding was pretty spectacular. Small petting room along with various animals and reptiles native to the area. The snack shop has meat and crawfish pies that are wonderful, the gator on the stick was a bit chewy, but a great place to get something to eat.

Staff here was amazing. Food was delicious. Had a blast with my kids here. (Make sure youre respectful of all animals in the park.)

Save your money. Very run down and filthy. Ive been in barns that smelled better.This place is horrible. $8.95 per adult, and we stayed about an hour and left. The restrooms are beyond filthy.Just save your money!

Ive been coming here nearly every year since I was in kindergarten. Now I am bringing my kids. We went today. Let me start off by saying the employees were five star! No doubt. But this place has really went down. Lots of the exhibits/animals were gone which really was so disappointing. Bathrooms were awful. Snow cone stand not open. Was really surprised by how much this place has changed. Used to be wonderful, but now I would consider it even over priced for the quality of everything.

Cant believe how poorly this place is being maintained. Aquariums so nasty you cant see the animals on display. Weeds and overgrowth so bad seeing the Gators is sometimes hard. Rotten boards on walk ways. Unless they do some serious improvement we will not go back.

It was a good place to see alligators and the kids liked it.

It was a good experience to see something me and the kids arent use to seeing. Definitely would go back. They have a snack bar that sells hot food, it was decent. Definitely would go back. Just gave it 3 stars because the lack of places to keep cool there, the bathroom wasnt all that great, and some of the attractions they had were couldnt see because the glass holding the animals were dirty. Sooo dirty you cant see throughit.

Its is so much fun

Kids had a great time. Pricing is reasonable. Highly recommend fun family environment.

Ate my dog, many thanksDave x

Nice park. Good to being young kids.

Awesome place me and my family really enjoyed it good prices for everything.

It was great, all the animals were fun to watch - feed, especially the baby goats and Shetland ponies.

This was our first time to visit this place. I was not impressed with any part of the experience. The goats were the only animals there that seemed like they were actually taken care of. All of the facilities were in horrible condition, and the smell was horrible. There were several tiny gators that looked to be the result of inbreeding considering their top jaws were shifted right, and their bottom jaws were shifted left. To top it all off, there was a dead gator that they only threw a tarp over. You could tell it had been dead for a while. There were maggots everywhere and the smell was unbearable. As for the deer, they are extremely malnurtished, and lived in an only dirt pen with no grass or hay, their water was also stagnated. The mini ponies seemed healthy and fat, however their tails were so matted with poop and dirt. I wish they’d take better care of these poor animals and update their facilities..

Lots of fun facts, very nice staff.

Very nice. The alligators are active and you can feed them. You can also see much more than alligators. You can feed goats, raccoons, and more. It is a very wholesome place that cares for alligators.

They have neat apparel and great shows to watch of them feeding the alligators. They have cooling off rooms, but tends to be very hot. Morning visits are more enjoyable.

My son absolutely loves this place. we went on the 20th and this was our 2nd time. we were there from 1020ish until he said he was ready to go home at 1550. #awesome

Loved this place! Lots of shade, interesting info about alligators, and kid friendly, helpful employees, fun animals, and of course gators! Great gift shop and reasonably priced.

Its gone downhill. Loads of lumber and fences need to be replaced.

A really great fun time. Super cool park! Kids and adults will enjoy it!

Lots of real alligators. Got to see them feed

Enjoyed it very much. Will be back.

Truly enjoyed the time spent here.

Awesome tourist attraction even for locals had a blast

I love this place. Ive known the place since I was little. Its a great place to take the kids and eat good home grown food..

Good family fun and the kids will love it!!!

This park is great for all ages. Hand feeding the animals is a blast even for the adults. There is such a wide verity of animals and things to see and great opportunities for photos for memories. The gift shop has neat inventory.

Ok look- it’s an ok place if your traveling and need to stretch your legs and let the kids burn off some energy. Other then that it’s a waste to drive out of your way to see. The staff is friendly at the entrance other then that you don’t see any staff throughout the park. You can feed the alligators dog food and apparently the big show to watch is at 11:30 which we didn’t bother to stay and watch. The place is very run down. The smell where the snakes are kept was so unbearable we couldn’t stay inside. ( no exasperation’s ) when walking to see the bigger alligators one was dead and covered w: a tarp and left. The smell coming from this was disgusting.Look it cost us $40 for 4 us to stretch our legs and get back in the road. 2 Stars is kind

Watch out them gatorsll get ya.

Visited on a whim, enjoyed it.

Favorite gator show ever

Nothing negative to say about this place. Nice little park to walk around and look at the gators. I took a friend who had never been. Think he enjoyed it and got to take a pic with the baby gator :)

Very disappointed. Flyer was misleading. Only animal in its natural environment were alligators. Rest of animals lived in terrible conditions.

This place is awesome!

Food wasnt cooked wellNot enough to do for the drive we made

Went there as a stop on our vacation in Shreveport. it was a nice park. Many alligators of all sizes. Kids loved it. About 50 bucks for 6 of us to get in. Gift shop had some interesting stuff and was not overpriced. Get a few bags of feed too. Go to Natchitocges town to eat. Go to the river for shops and local restaurants.

Personally was not impressed with any of it. The animals looked unhealthy. A few of the alligators were dead in the exhibits. They had several alligators in cages that were only a few feet wide with no water to swim in. The deer and goats looked very unhealthy. They had no grass in the exhibits and their water was dirty. Overall I was very disappointed in the whole experience and will NOT be going back.

Great experience in alligator life plus other wildlife attractions. Great cooked alligator tail

Great family fun!

Enjoyed myself to the fullest

Me and my grandkids will be coming again it was noce..we only suggest that you open during the week !!

Had lots of fun and will be going back

Had a great time. Lots of gators

I love this place! The only reason to return to Louisiana!

It seems abandoned. Turttle cases are hard to seen in because they are soo dirty. The first time i came it was clean and worth the experience but now its hard to see the animals and the gators because the water is so unkept. The boards on the bridges over tge water seem a little loose. I wont be coming back again.It is still pretty cool to see the gators up close but could use some up keep

Cool place for a detour stop. Tons of Gators, goats, emu, raccoon, snakes, turtles....

This was a really fun and neat experienceHad a blast, youve got to see the gator feeding though it was cool.

Just left from there and I must say, it was actually very depressing. I get that theyre just alligators but those poor things look miserable. Half of em looked dead. And all they get to eat is dog good. Really? Smh. Felt exceptionally bad for the little goats. Theyre starved! You can hand-feed them, thru the wires, and they practically attack the food. Kids will probably like it because they dont understand animal cruelty but for an adult who has empathy for animals? Not a place to go.

This is the best gator farm ever!!!!!!! even if i have one less arm. im pretty sure its illegel but its worth it.

We loved it! Most definitely a must see!

Great big gators

The emus and tiny goats were our favorite parts. The snake area stunk so bad that I had to leave, retching. The gators looked well fed.

A lot of big alligators but the park is getting run down.

Loved loved loved it

The staff was a little rude

Disgusting. It stunk to bad to stick around and see the animals. The goats seemed well taken care of and clean but thats about it. What a waste of money.

I enjoyed my trip, I do think it could use some upkeep hard to see things behind filty glass lot of fences need repair

Very cheap. And there are much more than alligators. Something to do in Louisiana.

Run down and very expensive for what it really is.

Great day out. Definitely recommend this as a must see :)

Great place

Good place to bring family for a simple outing...

Fun and entertaining.

Great fun

Fun place! Lots of big gators!

Had blast with vrandkids

Nice

Great entertainment

It was nice

Good jobs

Love it

Love gators

It was run down and discussing

This place was so not worth the money. It was filthy and stinks. You couldnt even take your picture on the little wood cutouts because they were covered in spiderweb and spiders the size of my hand. It looked like half the park was gonna collapse. Was VERY disappointed . Poor animals

Kids loved it!