{"id":602,"date":"2018-08-23T15:00:06","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T15:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/?p=602"},"modified":"2018-08-23T15:44:32","modified_gmt":"2018-08-23T15:44:32","slug":"back-to-school-field-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/back-to-school-field-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-School Field Trips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of year again! Summer is ending and we\u2019re kicking it into high gear for back-to-school season. No worries here though \u2013 we\u2019re ready to brighten up your school year with an action-packed field trip to Alligator Alley in Summerdale, Alabama.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Alligator Alley is a unique learning adventure for all ages. We have <a href=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">special opportunities<\/a>\u00a0for the kiddos and teachers to witness alligator feedings, hold baby alligators and enjoy a tour along our boardwalk. Witness more than 600 alligators &#8211; from hatchlings to mature adults &#8211; in their natural habitat, all while viewing turtles, ospreys, owls and frogs just a few feet away. It\u2019s the perfect place to relish in the outdoors and get out of the classroom for a <a href=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hands-on learning experience<\/a>\u00a0you will never forget!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-606\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-23-at-10.39.57-AM-272x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-23-at-10.39.57-AM-272x300.png 272w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-23-at-10.39.57-AM-700x772.png 700w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-23-at-10.39.57-AM.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>During your field trip, you can stop by the air-conditioned alligator station to get your hands on a baby alligator. Our expert staff members are always nearby to chat and answer <a href=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/about\/did-you-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">questions<\/a>\u00a0about each animal. If you want to get your heart pumping, be sure to hang around for the live feedings that happen every day during peak season at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. After all the excitement, you can enjoy your lunch at the shaded picnic tables right across from the viewing area.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-603\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/060418-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/060418-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/060418-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/060418-700x468.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/060418.jpg 1616w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Field trip prices are set at <a href=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/about\/hours-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">special rates<\/a>\u00a0and teachers and bus drivers have free admission! Visitors also have the option to buy alligator chow to feed the alligators while walking the boardwalk and taking in the wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-604\" src=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/062018-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"381\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/062018-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/062018-700x434.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/062018.jpg 855w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a teacher looking for a fun, out-of-the-box field trip for your class \u2013 you\u2019ve found it! Start your school year off the right way, with a field trip to Alligator Alley! To book a day at the farm, call 251-946-2483 or <a href=\"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drop us a line<\/a>. Don\u2019t forget to hang out with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gatoralleyfarm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alligatoralleysummerdale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and share your fun <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/alligatoralleyadventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adventures<\/a>. #AlligatorAlleyAdventure<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of year again! Summer is ending and we\u2019re kicking it into high gear for back-to-school season. No worries here though \u2013 we\u2019re ready to brighten up your school year with an action-packed field trip to Alligator Alley in Summerdale, Alabama. &nbsp; Alligator&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[20,9,31,56,59,57,30,10,49,58],"class_list":["post-602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-alabama","tag-alligator-alley","tag-alligators","tag-back-to-school","tag-feeding-alligators","tag-field-trips","tag-live-feedings","tag-summerdale","tag-swamp","tag-tours"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602","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\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=602"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/602\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gatoralleyfarm.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}