There are more than 600 alligators throughout the Orange Hill Gator Farm, some small enough to fit in your hands and some big enough to keep your hands away from.
Those who come for a farm tour have the opportunity to get into the pit with the baby gators, feed them and hold them.“We’ve got three big sulcata tortoises, two coyotes that are rescues, rabbits that the kids can feed, then we’ve got some goats that the kids can feed the goats,” said Ellis. “So, that allows the people, or kids you might say, to decompress from feeding alligators and be able to pet something.
This line of work is a labor of love, regardless of livestock, crops or whatever is being farmed. Interactions between the people and animals remind Ellis why he is proud to be a farmer. “The reason is I enjoy what I do as far as raising animals and providing an opportunity for people to come to the farm,” said Ellis. “It’s a blessing and a gift given to me that I’m able to do this.”
Those interested in visiting Orange Hill Gator Farm can book a tour through the contact information found on their website by
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