Does Palm Beach have crocodiles?

Crocs aren't seen up in Palm Beach County or on the Treasure Coast for a couple of reasons: they need much warmer temperatures to survive than alligators, so they stay in the keys and the everglades. They're also particular about the water they're in and their surroundings. “These animals are not like alligators.



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While a crocodile in the ocean may seem like a rare sight, University of Florida endangered species researcher Frank Mazzotti told NBC 6 South Florida that it is common for crocodiles in Florida to swim out of swamps into inlets and the ocean.

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So yeah, it can be a little unnerving. There are an estimated 2,000 American crocodiles in Florida, but they're mostly in the Everglades. It's federally protected so the crocodile is in North Palm Beach until the crocodile decides to leave the North Palm Beach Country Club, Bowman said.

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Swimming areas are guarded when a condition flag is flying from the lifeguard tower at most parks year-round, seven days a week, from 9:00 am – 5:20 pm with exceptions at DuBois Park and Peanut Island. Guard availability may change without notice—look for the condition flag before swimming?.

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Located on the west side of the island, Palm Beach offers white sands and calm waters for excellent swimming conditions.

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Palm Beach County, FL, US County
  • CC. Brown Anole (Anolis sagrei) ...
  • C. Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) ...
  • CC. Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) ...
  • CC. Tricolored Heron (Egretta tricolor) ...
  • CC. Northern Curly-tailed Lizard (Leiocephalus carinatus) ...
  • CC. VU. ...
  • CC. Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) ...
  • CC. Common Gallinule (Gallinula galeata)


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The species usually does not attack people as regularly as Old World crocodiles do; the estimated number of attacks is considerably smaller than those by the saltwater (C. porosus) and Nile crocodiles (C. niloticus), which are considered the most aggressive crocodilians towards humans.

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Some of the more popular areas in Central Florida that aren't occupied by alligators or sharks are freshwater spring-fed rivers. Some of these may include: Ichetucknee Springs, Madison Blue Spring, Withlacoochee, and Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail.

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And yes, this is a terrific place to spot plenty of alligators. Into the Everglades The Palm Beaches are home to the remaining sections of the Northern Everglades and the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is the place to go see them. Try the cypress swamp boardwalk or 12-mile bike trail.

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After over 100 years of graceful evolution, Palm Beach today is a fully developed community, world-renowned for its beauty, quality of life and small-town character. It is home to “Captains of Industry” and the world famous Worth Avenue.

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10 Best Beaches in Florida
  • Fort Zachary Taylor State Park.
  • Sanibel Island.
  • South Beach.
  • Grayton Beach State Park, South Walton.
  • Siesta Beach.
  • Pensacola Beach.
  • Fort Lauderdale Beach.
  • Caladesi Island State Park.


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