Essential Intelligence

Everything You Need to Know About American Alligators

Lesser-known facts about our hair-raising neighbors.

03/20/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Florida Woman

What to Know Before Moving to Florida

This December, I’m celebrating the anniversary of my three-year-long relationship with the Sunshine State.

Face Off

Looking back on those who doubted that women could wrestle gators, Jessie Cottone just laughs. “We sure as hell can do it,” she says.

Gator Watch

Gators by the numbers.

05/30/2018 By Ashley Cooper

Into the Wild

The park’s No. 1 attraction is a prehistoric predator.

11/29/2017 By Pam Daniel

Preview

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium's new exhibit, featuring alligators, a baby crocodile and caimans, is now open.

Prehistoric Predators

The best way to encounter a Florida alligator, writes Robert Bowden, is at an attraction the puts a wall between you and the animal.

07/29/2016 By Robert Bowden

Article

Myakka airboat captain Forrest Orebaugh on the Gator Gal, sandbars and vulture jokes.

05/01/2013 By Beau Denton