Hold 'em, Feed 'em, Hatch 'em Learn about the alligator ranching program of protection from the experts. See 'em in crystal clear water while your tour guide is catching one for you to touch. Open year round - Our gators never hibernate and actively eat what you feed them year round. Alligator meat & leather products, toys and logo t-shirts. A one of a kind educational adventure!
Interview Q&A
What is your primary product or service?
Tours; Alligator Facts; Feed 'em, Catch 'em, Hold 'em; even Hatch 'em. Alligators as small as 9 inches and as large as 8 feet. Our Alligators Travel: They have been seen in countless TV shows, numerous movies and TV commercials, as well as the Convention Center, Mardi Gras World, the Alligator Festival and many other party venues. Don't hesitate, have us bring our alligators to your neighborhood for your next get together. We also sell the finest alligator leather products: Wallets, belts, purses and smaller items. Your purchase supports alligator conservation and preservation, as well as the return of alligators to the marshes of Louisiana.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are very hands on, as well as educational and informational oriented. Insta-Gator Ranch is the only venue offering the opportunity to catch and hatch alligators. Even in winter when all other alligators in the state of Louisiana are hibernating, Insta-Gator Ranch's alligators are waiting to play with you.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From New Orleans take I-10 West to Metairie, Exit Causeway Blvd. North, Go North
From Metairie take Lake Pontchartrain Causeway North to North Shore of Lake
From North Shore of Lake continue north toward Covington 4 miles to I-12
Go under I-12, then follow directions From I-12…. below
From Baton Rouge & Hammond take I-12 East to Exit 63-B, follow directions From I-12… below
From I-12 (exit 63-B) take Hwy. 190 West towards Covington 3.3 miles.
Before high rise bridge, veer right onto Hwy 190 (Bus).
Go .3 miles to Hwy. 21 N, turn right.
Go 5.1 miles to Hwy. 1084 E, turn right.
Go 1.5 miles to Hwy. 1083 S, turn right.
Go 1 mile to Lowe Davis Road, turn right.
Go to the 1st entrance on the left.
From Slidell (I-10/I-12 interchange)
Take I-12 west 18 mi. to Abita Springs/Hwy 59 (Exit 65)
Turn right onto Hwy 59 (north)
Go 4.6 miles to Abita Springs, enter traffic circle
Go ½ way around circle and exit onto level street
Continue straight on Level St. for 6/10 mile (8 blocks) to fork in road
Bare left at fork onto Hwy 435 E
Go 1 mile to Allen Road turn left (just past Quail Farm)
Go 2.2 miles to Lowe Davis Rd. (1st stop sign) turn left
Go 500 feet to 1st entrance on left.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash and Major Credit Cards
What are your hours of operation?
Call for tour times! Reservations are recommended.
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