Wild Florida comes face to face with one of Florida’s
shy, yet powerful reptiles, the American Crocodile!

Crocodilia is an order of large reptiles that appeared during the late Cretaceous period or approximately 84 million years ago. They include alligators, caimans, gavials, as well as crocodiles. Among the 23 different living species, crocodiles are the largest and the most physiologically advanced.

On this website:

• Learn about the crocodile's comeback from the endagered species list
• Find out the difference between the physical traits of crocodiles and alligators
• Want to speak croc? Download and listen to various sounds
• Can a crocodile cry? Find out the answer, plus man more Fun Facts
• And much more!