Have you ever had the desire to pet, cuddle, and/or wrestle with a gigantic reptile that could easily eat you? No? Me neither… however, there are more to these fascinating animals that we know as alligators than just what we see in movies, which you can experience firsthand at this one-of-a-kind ranch located a few hours south of Denver:

Located in Mosca, the Colorado Gators Reptile Park is one of the most unique animal sanctuaries in the state that boasts an equally unique history.
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When founders Erwin and Lynne Young moved from Texas in the mid-1970s, they learned of the geothermal water supply in the Mosca area and decided to grow Tilapia on their 80-acre farm. In 1987, they bought 100 baby alligators to help clean up Tilapia carcasses and waste, and soon had 100 of these large adult reptiles on their hands, inspiring them to open their farm to the public in 1990.
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Soon after opening to the public, people with unwanted reptiles began dropping them off with the family, which sparked the Young's decision to make the park into a full-blown sanctuary for these unwanted animals. Today, visitors can expect to see a wide variety of both reptiles (including, of course, alligators, tortoises, snakes, iguanas, and much more) and birds at the sanctuary.
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As if the opportunity to visit wasn't enough, the Colorado Gator Farm also gives visitors the chance to impress their friends by either handling exotic reptiles or wrestling with an alligator.
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The Colorado Gators Reptile Park is located at 9162 Ln 9 N. in Mosca and is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information on the park, special events, and admission, please visit their website.

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