When
Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
Time: 8:45 AM
Admission Fees
Regular admission $26.99 each. We have a club 20% discount with a minimum of 10 attendees. I need to confirm with the farm when we get to that number.
However, there are different offers available on the internet that you may want to consider such as the following: A discount coupon offers 30% off with a limit of 6 attendees per coupon.
These offers appear and disappear based on demand.
Where
St Augustine Alligator Farm
999 Anastasia Blvd. St Augustine FL
904 829 3337
Contact - Dave Wholey
904 322 4004
Parking Info - Parking in the lot adjacent to the main building or in the overflow lot across Old Quarry Road.
Entrance Info -We will meet at the roped off Alligator Farm vehicle by the main entrance at 8:45 for park entry at 9 AM.
Schedule of Events
The Rookery will be fully involved with the processes of breeding new generations of the various species of the birds that return there annually.
The nest building, egg laying, egg incubating, and with some species egg hatching will be in full swing and offer plenty of opportunities for both action and static shooting of the activities.
Gear
Suggested lens choices are mid-range zooms 24-70, 70-200 with longer reach 100-400 and 200-500 along with similar size primes will cover most shooting opportunities. Conditions there usually will be improved with polarizer use.
Tripod use is allowed. With the larger zooms and primes they may be necessary. A note on their use, additional safety elements have been added to the fencing in the boardwalk area. Cable has been strung through the fence posts to prevent accidental equipment drops into the gator swamp. The cables should not materially affect shooting.
Other Tips
With the ability to leave and return, we can shoot under the different morning and late afternoon lighting opportunities.
Directions
St Augustine Alligator Farm
999 Anastasia Blvd. St Augustine FL
904 829 3337
If you are Alligator Farm Zoological Park Member (Photo Membership Pass) because birds nesting season opening hour is 8 am.