{"id":1167,"date":"2023-04-20T15:33:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T15:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/?p=1167"},"modified":"2023-04-20T15:33:56","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T15:33:56","slug":"celebrating-earth-day-at-alligator-alley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/celebrating-earth-day-at-alligator-alley\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Earth Day at Alligator Alley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Earth Day is especially important to us at Alligator Alley because our farm includes a range of animals from snakes and monitor lizards to alligators and sulcata tortoises. Earth Day inspired the creation of the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, both of which continue to play important roles in protecting wildlife and their habitats today. The Endangered Species Act now protects the American Alligator as a threatened species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals play an important role in maintaining balance in our environment and in our daily lives. This year, celebrate Earth Day by doing things that will protect the beautiful place we live in and share with wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Alligator Alley\u00a0Alligator Alley was founded on the preservation of alligators,\u00a0and we are proud to say that we have saved many alligators from the fate of being captured and euthanized. We are committed to educating the public about alligators and other animals. At Alligator Alley, you can connect with nature and learn about these amazing animals through exciting and immersive experiences every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/070819-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/070819-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/070819-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/070819-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/070819-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/070819-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Celebrate as a Family<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a fun, interactive activity that covers all types of wildlife to further educate your kids (and yourself). Bring your favorite animals to life in your own home by making origami with your kids, or create an animal-themed game that\u2019s both fun and educational. You might be the one educating us the next time you stop by!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334000711_731321571729279_5028941024487487097_n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334000711_731321571729279_5028941024487487097_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334000711_731321571729279_5028941024487487097_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334000711_731321571729279_5028941024487487097_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334000711_731321571729279_5028941024487487097_n-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/334000711_731321571729279_5028941024487487097_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t Feed Wildlife<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While our farm animals enjoy our tasty food and entertaining feeding shows, you should never feed a wild animal. Feeding wildlife can cause nuisance\u00a0problems in a community or on a property. This can\u00a0endanger these species in their natural habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/52917_Feeding.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1170\" width=\"883\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/52917_Feeding.jpg 698w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/52917_Feeding-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reduce Plastic Use and Make Sure Not to Litter<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the three R&#8217;s: reduce, reuse and recycle.\u00a0When you litter, it can end up in our waterways, causing harm to animals who may consume it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We play a significant role in ensuring the health of our environment and the protection of animals. Use Earth Day to make a difference in our community and leave a lasting impression on all who live here. Looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day near you? Visit us at Alligator Alley every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and go to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/about\/hours-pricing\/\">website<\/a>\u00a0for more information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/338425084_1898068107218510_7033234551904983683_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1172\" width=\"833\" height=\"1111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/338425084_1898068107218510_7033234551904983683_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/338425084_1898068107218510_7033234551904983683_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/338425084_1898068107218510_7033234551904983683_n-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/338425084_1898068107218510_7033234551904983683_n-700x933.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wes Moore, the owner of Alligator Alley, founded the alligator farm in 2004 to rescue alligators from unsafe environments. A majority of the alligators at the farm were transported from Florida swamplands to the swamp oasis in Summerdale, AL. While Alligator Alley does not accept as many alligators as it once did, the focus has shifted to be about tending to the current residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[9,39,30,103],"class_list":["post-1167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-alligator-alley","tag-farm-friends","tag-live-feedings","tag-rescue"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1167","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1167"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1167\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1167"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1167"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1167"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}