10/21/2026
Today is National Reptile & Amphibian Awareness Day, but we’re committed to celebrating these amazing animals each and every day. Our keepers and educators are passionate about showing our guests how important these species are to our world:
🦟 Both reptiles and amphibians eat agricultural and household pests, which, in turn, helps control the spread of diseases like malaria and dengue fever.
🗝️ Many reptiles and amphibians are keystone species, meaning they are critical to the survival of their ecosystem.
⚠️ Because they are so sensitive to changes in water quality, air pollution, and climate shifts, reptiles and amphibians can be early indicators of environmental issues.
These are just four of the many reptiles and amphibians that call the St. Augustine Alligator Farm home. You can learn even more at our Florida’s Forest Friends, Realm of the Alligator, and Scales & Tails shows. Explore more at alligatorfarm.com.
Pictured:
Johnston’s crocodiles, by Lydia, Reptile Keeper II
Florida cottonmouth, by Steven, Reptile Keeper
Florida box turtle, by Steven, Reptile Keeper
New Caledonian giant gecko, by Steven, Reptile Keeper