Gator Pond

Life in a Gator Pond Wayside

Quick Facts

Location:

Davis Bayou

Amenities

1 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

Do you see or hear any signs of life?

It is a cirlce of life. Gator ponds like this one attract birds, fish, turtles, and frogs that feed on the large numbers of minnows, snails, and aquatic insects. They, in turn, are fed upon by alligators.

Female alligators build a nest of plant debris and mud on the edge of the pond, dig a hole, and lay and bury about 30 eggs that incubate for 60 days before hatching. Their clearing of the vegetation helps keep the water open, and that attracts other animals.

Warning: Never get closer than 15 feet to alligators. Do not feed alligators or any wildlife.