Alligator Bay
About Alligator Bay
Alligator Bay is a specialized reptile park near Mont Saint-Michel, housing over 700 animals from 85 species across five continents. Founded in 1994 by terrarium enthusiast Jean-Pierre Macé, it has grown into Europe's largest alligator collection. The 10,000 m² facility features three main zones: a tropical greenhouse with 200+ crocodilians kept at 25-30°C, the Dragon Labyrinth with snakes, iguanas, and lizards, and a turtle farm with 400+ tortoises including 250 kg Seychelles giants. The park gained international recognition in 2012 as the first European facility to house albino alligators for breeding - only about 30 exist worldwide. Two-thirds of the visit is indoors, making it suitable year-round regardless of weather. Feeding shows take place daily.
Interesting Facts
The park's albino alligators became even more significant after Hurricane Katrina destroyed the main breeding nest in Louisiana in 2005. With natural populations devastated, captive breeding programs like Alligator Bay's became crucial for preserving this rare genetic variation.
Founder Jean-Pierre Macé caught his first snake as a child and turned this childhood passion into one of Europe's leading reptile conservation centers. The park grew from a tiny 700 m² exhibition in 1996 to a 10,000 m² facility in just 10 years.
The tropical greenhouse uses computer-managed climate control to maintain temperatures between 25-30°C year-round, recreating both Louisiana swamp and African oasis environments. This precise temperature control is essential for successful reptile breeding.
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Address
62 Route du Mont Saint-Michel, 50170 Beauvoir, France
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