Are there crocodiles in Florida?
Last checked November 3, 2026 against official sources.
Yes.
American crocodiles live mainly in south Florida and the Keys in brackish and saltwater areas; the Florida population is federally threatened.
FWC: “American crocodiles live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean and occur at the northern end of their range in south Florida and the Keys.” Source
More official answers for Florida
Are there alligators in Florida?
Yes. Alligators live in Florida marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes and are found in all 67 counties; serious injuries are rare. FWC
Where the American crocodile lives in the US
- Native or listed
- Nonnative or not established
- No official record in our data
- 1–9
- 10–99
- 100–999
- 1,000+
What else it could be
Photo: Hillebrand Steve, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons American alligator
Alligator: darker skin, broad rounded snout, fourth lower tooth hidden with the mouth closed, usually in fresh water. Crocodile: lighter skin, narrow triangular snout, tooth visible, coastal brackish or salt water.
What official sources advise
- If you are concerned about an alligator or crocodile, call the FWC Nuisance Alligator Hotline 866-FWC-GATOR (866-392-4286). FWC
Other questions about Florida
Sources
- American Crocodile. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). archived copy, captured September 5, 2026; checked November 3, 2026. Archived copy.
Quoted passages (1)
“American crocodiles live in coastal areas throughout the Caribbean and occur at the northern end of their range in south Florida and the Keys.”
- Living with Alligators. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). archived copy, captured October 25, 2026; checked November 3, 2026. Archived copy.
Quoted passages (2)
“…if you are concerned about an alligator, call FWC’s toll-free Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286.”
“Alligators have inhabited Florida's marshes, swamps, rivers and lakes for many centuries, and are found in all 67 counties.”