Bring the family and experience the magic of reptiles!
The majesty of the reptilian world. You can only experience it in Winona, Minnesota.
That’s right, there’s only one place left in America where you can legally swim with alligators. Minnesota Gators™ in Winona, MN has the only Alligator Petting Zoo license in the entire United States!
Call for group bookings, school field trips, or weddings!
SAFE*, FUN & AFFORDABLE EXPERIENCES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Your kids will never forget the magic of feeding an alligator by hand, riding on the back of our albino alligator Prince, or even getting in the water and swimming next to alligators while our friendly trainers chum up the water in a feeding frenzy!
*All parents must sign a waiver absolving Minnesota Gators from all legal responsibilities, including the loss of limbs, bleeding, and/or death.
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WE STOCK OUR LAKES AND PONDS WITH ALLIGATORS
La Canne Beach in Winona, Minnesota is famous for having the best variety of American Alligators, and we’re always breeding new juveniles. We started with just three sets of breeding pairs from South Florida, and now there are over 500 alligators.
Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you’ll have one swim right up next to you and tickle your feet!
WHY VISIT WINONA?
Alligators
We’re the only city in the United States with a license for an alligator petting zoo. You won’t find it anywhere else!
Nature
Experience nature first-hand. Why watch alligators feeding on TV when you can be part of the action?
Excitement
Not everyone keeps their arms, legs, hands or feet. That’s part of the excitement of your visit!
Family Bonding
It’s an experience your family will surely never forget. Kids never forget the first time they lose a finger!
FAQ
Question we often receive...
We don’t like putting titles on things like “safe” or “you won’t lose an arm.” Is riding a motorcycle safe? Is Alaskan crab fishing on the Bering Sea safe? Alligators are only as dangerous as they choose to be at any given moment.
In Minnesota, we have a saying: “If you want to swim with alligators, that’s your own decision.” That’s why our state legislature legalized alligator petting zoos in 2016, and the City of Winona received the first license.
Yes, it’s true — there were two others in operation here in Minnesota, but they had some alleged “safety” problems that are still being litigated in court. What we can say is that our alligators are safe* and we haven’t suffered a single fatal accident in over five months.
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
These alligators won’t feed themselves. Summer is just around the corner, and that’s when alligators are the most active. They love to bask in the sun next to you on the beach, and your kids will love running from the mothers defending their eggs.