Are There Alligators in Gulf Shores, Alabama? Here’s What to Know
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Are There Alligators in Gulf Shores, Alabama? Here’s What to Know
By Meredith Amon, Licensed in Alabama and Florida
If you're considering buying a home or investing in property along the Alabama Gulf Coast, you might be wondering:
Are there alligators in Gulf Shores?
Yes—alligators do live in Gulf Shores and nearby areas like Orange Beach and the Bon Secour Wildlife Refuge. They’re native to the region and typically inhabit freshwater environments like lakes, marshes, swamps, ponds, and canals.
In Gulf Shores, the most common place to see one is at Lake Shelby inside Gulf State Park—a beautiful, brackish lake located just north of the beach road. You may also spot them around smaller freshwater retention ponds in residential communities,…
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