We loved discovering the birds of St. Augustine Alligator Farm. I thought we could all take a break from reading and working and enjoy a little bit of nature. Sometimes all you need is a pretty photo to brighten your day.

We visited St. Augustine, FL with our kids and during our stay were invited to enjoy the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Y’all, it was one of the highlights of our trip!

We honestly had no idea we would see such a variety of wildlife, and with my zoom lens in hand, I was thrilled to see the incredible birds that call this farm home. 

The Birds of St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Some birds live in enclosed habitats, while others are entirely free to come and go. 

I wish I could label all these for you, but I’m still working on that. In the meantime, sit back, relax, and enjoy some Earth Day wildlife!

I love colorful birds so these Macaws and Toucan were some of my favorites.

I also love this guy but I’m not sure what he is. Anyone know? 

Wading Bird Rookery

Walking around the exhibits was cool, but my favorite spot by far was the Wading Bird Rookery. 

First of all, you should know that as you take a lap on the boardwalk, you will be just a few feet above hundreds of alligators waiting for lunch. 

The Rookery is where the alligator feedings take place and it can get pretty busy as folks file in to wait for the show. 

But all you have to do to escape is look up to see another whole zoo in the trees! 

If you aren’t interested in watching a feeding, avoid these showtimes during your walk in this part of the park. 

Egrets, spoonbills, wood storks, and herons call this area home, and it was so fun trying to get a few good photos as we walked through. 

I hope these photos gave you a little bit of peace today. I look forward to the next time we can visit St. Augustine!