How to Organize an Alligator Farm Tour

An alligator farm tour is an exciting opportunity to see the scaly reptiles in a controlled but semi-natural environment. For people who have never seen alligators up close, the experience of being an arm's length away from gators is as thrilling as it is interesting. If you want to organize a tour of an alligator farm follow these steps.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Find the right farm. There are alligator farms in nearly every region of the United States. While a tour of almost any alligator farm is an exciting adventure, you can up the thrill factor by finding farms that offer more natural environments. Many farms in the Everglades, for example, are about as close to a wildlife environment as you can get, so search for farms such as these to show your tour guests a great time.

2. Pick the right time of year. Alligator farms are often located in swampy, rainy and mosquito-ridden parts of the country. It is important to organize the tour during the right time of year so you do not end up with a group of wet, unhappy guests squinting to see gators in the gloom. The early summer and fall months are a good time to go.

3. Contact the farm well in advance. Speaking with the animal farm administrators beforehand will not only ensure that the farm expects your group but could also get you special group rates for the tour. Call a few local alligator farms and speak with their event organizers to find out about special rates and guides.

4. Use the web to coordinate. Using a blog, an online group or a simple e-mail list allows you to attach dates, photos and details about the tour. Also, using one of these systems lets you keep track of the number of people coming. Check out Yahoo! Groups, a blog hosting service such as Blogspot or your e-mail client for ways of organizing your alligator tour online.