Black Hammock Restaurant

Come to our free wildlife exhibit where you will be greeted by by “hammy” the live 12’ alligator, his smaller alligator neighbors and other beautiful animals such as exotic blue and gold macaws, a ball python and more!

Hold a live baby gator and take a photo using your own camera for just $5 or a get a printed photo for $8. Hammy encounter is $20 and depending on the availability of black hammock owner and handler, joel.

Hammy is a male american alligator born right here in central florida. He was born in 1968 in the town of christmas. Hammy currently weighs around 680 pounds and is 12 feet long. Hammy was selected from over 100 alligators to retire here at the black hammock.

Be sure to join us on sunday afternoons (weather permitting) when hammy chows down on some of his favorite treats!

Squishy is a ball python. The name ball python refers to the animal’s tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened.

This terrestrial species is known for its defense strategy that involves coiling into a tight ball when threatened, with its head and neck tucked away in the middle. In this state, it can literally be rolled around. Favored retreats include mammal burrows and other underground hiding places where they also hibernate.

Mike and his girlfriend morgan are our resident blue and gold macaws. They can be quite talkative and may even meow at you! Mike is a ladies man and may growl if he is fond of you.

Blue and gold macaws birds can reach 30 to 34 inches and can weigh up to 3.3 pounds; making it one of the larger members of the neotropical parrot family. They are vivid in appearance with blue wings and tail, dark blue chin, golden under parts, and a green forehead. Beaks are black, and very strong for crushing nuts. The naked face is white, turning pink in excited birds, and lined with small black feathers.

The black hammock restaurant is located at our unique attraction on lake jesup in oviedo. We strive to provide our guests with a fun and exciting atmosphere every day. Come in and try our famous gator bites or gator tacos today! Under new management and with a talented new chef!