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Orange Hill Gator Farm
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Get a hands on experience with the American Alligator and other farm animals @ Orange Hill Gator Farm. We book private tours of up to 6 people for $140 we also offer a Birthday Package that includes an 18 foot commercial water slide as well as access to the GATOR SHACK for your party. The GATOR SHACK is air conditioned and provides a great area for your friends and family to gather.
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3172 Orange Hill Rd, Chipley, FL 32428-4677
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FarAway47464587858
7 contributions
Amazing Adventure
Jun 2022
What a wonderful informative adventure! Scott, the proprietor was great with information about these creatures. Set in a rural area, this is not your typical sideshow as seen in southern Florida. It is a three-hour tour of the facilities with hands on activities. Yes, you can safely feed the alligators. There are three pens with babies you can actually get in and feed. There are goats, tortoises, rabbits, a deer that thinks it's a dog and a few other animals. The highlight is a trip to a large pond with very large gators that you get to feed! All these activities are done with the utmost safety. Jamie (Scotts Assistant was there watching over us. Took our son, daughter-in law and grandchildren and surely, it was their highlight of their vacation with us! Highly recommend! First Class!
Written June 14, 2022
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Lynne P
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Best part of our beach trip!
Jun 2021 • Family
Our family loved Orange Hill! Chris is not your average "gator guy." He is great with the animals, and knowledgeable, but he is also calm and soft spoken. We didn't have small children with us, but I bet he is great with them! He certainly managed to keep us calm and confident while feeding the larger gators. All the animals are in clean enclosures, seem comfortable interacting with people, and are well cared for. Chris and Jamie made sure we were comfortable, hydrated, and safe! Best part of our trip by far!
Written June 12, 2021
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CathyLou1234
Granite City, IL68 contributions
This Tour is a Must See
May 2021
This was one of the best tours I have ever been on. Your family or friends have their own visit appointment time. It is completely a one on one event. Mr Ellis is the alligator whisperer. The place is pristine and this animal refuge is amazing. The animals come first. Everyone in the family enjoyed the tour. You get a safe up close and personal visit with the gators. Our family will never forget it and especially our host, Mr. Ellis. The grandsons were loving the petting and feeding. We were spellbound. It is a must see in the Panama City Beach area.
Written May 28, 2021
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Doreen C
Parrish, FL16 contributions
Super fun visit at Orange Hill Gator Farm
May 2021 • Couples
We had an amazing time at Orange Hill Gator Farm. Chris was an excellent host and we got to meet all the wonderful animals on the farm.Feeding and holding a baby alligator was a highlight for me. We highly recommend meeting Chris and touring Orange Hill Gator Farm!
Written May 24, 2021
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Devyn J
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Gators and so much MORE
Apr 2021 • Family
This place is amazing, Mr.Chris and all his staff are so knowledgeable and the animals are in a happy environment. Not only is this place an awesome learning experience they go above and beyond for that hands on experience. Oh and they offer birthday parties which are probably one of our favorite things to attend because you still get the animal experience but there is a water slide!!
Written June 3, 2021
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chrissy09
st louis,mo19 contributions
Best Activity we did on vacation
May 2021 • Family
The best activity we did ! They were very friendly and great with our kids. It’s a private tour. We got to see and feed, baby and big gators. Also got to feed bunnies, coyotes, pigs, and goats . Well worth the money . My kids are still talking about it days later! We will definitely be back.
Written May 30, 2021
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Tracy B
Ohio11 contributions
Best Tour Within Driving Distance of PCB, FL!
Aug 2022 • Family
We had a fantastic personalized tour at Orange Hill Gator Farm. We did a day trip from Panama City Beach, Fl. We saw and fed gators from 1 yr old to huuugge! All the time we were very safe. The baby goats were a hit with our youngest. In addition we saw a friendly buck, rabbits, iguana, tortoises, some sort of pigs, and I am probably forgetting some. Our guide made sure we were comfortable and most importantly, safe! They only do 1 group a day and it is so great. I highly recommend!
Written August 11, 2022
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Denise J
Eufaula, AL30 contributions
Gator farm
May 2019 • Family
An unforgettable experience!

We have been to other gator farms but have never had the opportunity to this get close to the alligators!

We learned so much from Chris Ellis,the owner and his assistant about about their life from birth to full maturity. The majority of alligators have been raised their from birth but some are there because they have been considered a nuisance gator.

A new a/c party room with indoor bathroom were added this year as well as some fun furry animals that guests can feed.

Plenty of parking space available.
Last year my homeschool group attended on two separate tours! This was the highest rated field trip and we are already scheduled for another homeschool trip in September!

Excellent value for the intimate tour and kind approach to alligators!
Written July 21, 2019
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KStep
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6 Year Old Birthday Party
Jul 2019 • Friends
This is the most amazing place for a kids birthday party. The staff are very knowledgeable and patient with the kids. My son (and everyone else) had the best time handling and feeding the gators. There are other animals to feed and observe too. There were two water slides to play and cool down after the tour and an air conditioned building for cake and ice cream. Everything was perfect!! I highly recommend this place!
Written July 20, 2019
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Deidra M
Knoxville, TN5 contributions
Great trip with family
Jun 2019 • Family
This was our first visit to Orange Hill Gator Farm. It was such a great experience and Chris was so friendly. My daughter was in heaven from the minute we got there and we would love to go back. Feeding the gators and the other animals was so cool and watching Chris feed the biggest one was awesome. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone visiting near the area.
Written July 21, 2019
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