50 Years of Environmental Protection Agency
In 1970, Congress created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stem the number of declining species .In doing so, it provided the steps to identify species that were threatened or were endangered, and prescribed steps required to stop the eradication of species.
The act covered plants and animals. Animals included birds, mammals, fish, and reptiles. The Eagle went from 412 pairs of Eagles and when EPA went through several years of no DDT, the number or pairs climbed to 9,789.
Another successful, but lesser know EPA listing, is the American Alligator. Hunting has been limited and the population has increased exponentially.
One may question what alligators have to do with Colorado. In southern Colorado there is an alligator farm.
In 1970, Congress created the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stem the number of declining species .In doing so, it provided the steps to identify species that were threatened or were endangered, and prescribed steps required to stop the eradication of species.
The act covered plants and animals. Animals included birds, mammals, fish, and reptiles. The Eagle went from 412 pairs of Eagles and when EPA went through several years of no DDT, the number or pairs climbed to 9,789.
Another successful, but lesser know EPA listing, is the American Alligator. Hunting has been limited and the population has increased exponentially.
One may question what alligators have to do with Colorado. In southern Colorado there is an alligator farm.
Colorado Alligator Farm
The Colorado Gator Farm is one of Alamosa’s most unique attractions. When visiting Alamosa and the Great Sand Dunes National Park, be sure to save some time for the Gator Farm.
The geothermal waters of the valley are warm, so the owners decided to start a fish farm in 1977. They found themselves with a problem: a surplus of dead fish. Instead of throwing away the dead fish, in 1987 they bought 100 baby alligators to take care of the fish remains naturally. These baby alligators grew fast in the warm, geothermal waters. Residents from Alamosa and the surrounding area started asking if they could see the alligators. The Gator Farm opened to the public in 1990.
The Colorado Gator Farm is one of Alamosa’s most unique attractions. When visiting Alamosa and the Great Sand Dunes National Park, be sure to save some time for this oasis in the desert.
As time progressed, the farm took on another role as an Exotic Animal Refuge. They have received dozens of unwanted, illegal, and abused reptiles from all over the world. Now the refuge holds not only alligators, but tortoises, iguanas, poisonous snakes, and giant snapping turtles. Through fundraising and educational awareness they have been able to add to their sanctuary by including various bird species and a tropical biodome.
Utilizing the geothermal waters of the valley, the owners decided to start a Tilapia farm in 1977. They found themselves with fishy problem: a surplus of dead fish. Instead of throwing away the dead fish, in 1987 they bought 100 baby alligators to take care of the fish remains naturally. These baby alligators grew fast in the warm, geothermal waters and locals started asking if they could see them. The Gator Farm opened to the public in 1990, showcasing their tilapia ponds and enormous alligators.
If you and your family are in the mood for an exciting adventure, head over to the Colorado Gator Farm where adventure awaits.
The geothermal waters of the valley are warm, so the owners decided to start a fish farm in 1977. They found themselves with a problem: a surplus of dead fish. Instead of throwing away the dead fish, in 1987 they bought 100 baby alligators to take care of the fish remains naturally. These baby alligators grew fast in the warm, geothermal waters. Residents from Alamosa and the surrounding area started asking if they could see the alligators. The Gator Farm opened to the public in 1990.
The Colorado Gator Farm is one of Alamosa’s most unique attractions. When visiting Alamosa and the Great Sand Dunes National Park, be sure to save some time for this oasis in the desert.
As time progressed, the farm took on another role as an Exotic Animal Refuge. They have received dozens of unwanted, illegal, and abused reptiles from all over the world. Now the refuge holds not only alligators, but tortoises, iguanas, poisonous snakes, and giant snapping turtles. Through fundraising and educational awareness they have been able to add to their sanctuary by including various bird species and a tropical biodome.
Utilizing the geothermal waters of the valley, the owners decided to start a Tilapia farm in 1977. They found themselves with fishy problem: a surplus of dead fish. Instead of throwing away the dead fish, in 1987 they bought 100 baby alligators to take care of the fish remains naturally. These baby alligators grew fast in the warm, geothermal waters and locals started asking if they could see them. The Gator Farm opened to the public in 1990, showcasing their tilapia ponds and enormous alligators.
If you and your family are in the mood for an exciting adventure, head over to the Colorado Gator Farm where adventure awaits.
The Colorado Gator Farm is one of Alamosa’s most unique attractions, and highly underrated. When visiting Alamosa and the Great Sand Dunes National Park, be sure to save some time for this oasis in the desert.