Do alligators live in your state?
Wild American alligators are native to the southeastern US, but the exact edges of their range surprise a lot of people. Pick your state below for a straight answer, and check our curated spots in the ten states where they're common enough to plan a trip around.
Alligators live here
Established wild populations.
Are There Alligators in Alabama? Are There Alligators in Arkansas? Are There Alligators in Florida? Are There Alligators in Georgia? Are There Alligators in Louisiana? Are There Alligators in Mississippi? Are There Alligators in North Carolina? Are There Alligators in South Carolina? Are There Alligators in Texas?
Edge of the range
Rare, seasonal, or unconfirmed sightings.
No wild alligators
Outside the climate range alligators can survive in.
Are There Alligators in Alaska? Are There Alligators in Arizona? Are There Alligators in California? Are There Alligators in Colorado? Are There Alligators in Connecticut? Are There Alligators in Delaware? Are There Alligators in Hawaii? Are There Alligators in Idaho? Are There Alligators in Illinois? Are There Alligators in Indiana? Are There Alligators in Iowa? Are There Alligators in Kansas? Are There Alligators in Kentucky? Are There Alligators in Maine? Are There Alligators in Maryland? Are There Alligators in Massachusetts? Are There Alligators in Michigan? Are There Alligators in Minnesota? Are There Alligators in Missouri? Are There Alligators in Montana? Are There Alligators in Nebraska? Are There Alligators in Nevada? Are There Alligators in New Hampshire? Are There Alligators in New Jersey? Are There Alligators in New Mexico? Are There Alligators in New York? Are There Alligators in North Dakota? Are There Alligators in Ohio? Are There Alligators in Oregon? Are There Alligators in Pennsylvania? Are There Alligators in Rhode Island? Are There Alligators in South Dakota? Are There Alligators in Tennessee? Are There Alligators in Utah? Are There Alligators in Vermont? Are There Alligators in Washington? Are There Alligators in West Virginia? Are There Alligators in Wisconsin? Are There Alligators in Wyoming?