Fossil Farms alligators are raised on a family-owned, fresh water farm in Louisiana. They truly are a product of their environment, hunting as they do in the wild. When alligators are young, they eat small fish, insects, snails and crustaceans. As they mature, alligators feed on larger fish, turtles, and various mammals, like muskrat and even deer. Alligator meat is white in color and tastes similar to chicken. Alligator is low in saturated fat, high in protein and vitamin A. Alligator is a versatile protein that can be prepared fried, grilled, barbequed or in soups and stews.