Feeding wildlife, especially alligators, bears, sandhill cranes, and raccoons, is illegal under Florida Statute 379.412 and FWC rules. Plant City has significant alligator habitat along area lakes and ponds.
FL 379.412 makes it a second-degree misdemeanor to feed alligators or crocodiles. FWC rules also prohibit feeding sandhill cranes (state-threatened), black bears, and foxes. Plant City's proximity to the Alafia River and numerous retention ponds means alligators are common, and improper feeding creates dangerous nuisance animals that must be trapped. Feeding strays or leaving pet food outdoors that attracts wildlife can trigger enforcement.
Alligator feeding is a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days jail and 500 dollar fine. Bear feeding fines start around 100 dollars.
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