Alligators, Amphibians, and Reptiles, Oh My! Living in Orlando, odds are you've caught a glimpse of an alligator but you've never gotten this close. Gatorland, Orlando's own adventure theme park has all the wildlife you can handle. In fact, if you're brave enough you can get up close and personal with a few of their gators.
It's Time You Revisited Gatorland In Orlando
Opening in 1949 as a roadside attraction, Gatorland started with just 16 acres and since has expanded to 110 acres featuring 1,800 alligators as well as the largest collection of white alligators in the world. Orlando's only theme park with bite and attitude has enough adventure, exhibits, and fun for the whole family.
It's Time You Revisited Gatorland In Orlando
Open daily from 10am to 5pm, you can spend the day getting acquainted with their congregation of alligators, get a glimpse of Florida's finest foul and a few of their tropical feathered friends at the aviary, and view the breeding marsh from the observation tower. Your little ones will love the hands-on experience of the Gatorland petting zoo, the Gator Gully Splash park and the many one of a kind reptilian shows including the Gator Wrestlin' Show! You can even guarantee that your child's next birthday will be a WILD time by having their party at Gatorland.
Ever hold a baby gator? How about snakes and other creepy crawlers? If your sense of adventure is peeked, you may be interested in becoming a Trainer for a day. Take a backstage tour and get dangerously close to the larger alligators. Once you've passed the test you'll be thrown in the Gator Wrestling Ring with a Gatorland trainer.
Rather get a glimpse of old Florida in its natural habitat from an aerial view? Voted the best zip line in the USA by AOL travel, The Screamin Gator zipline will take you on a 1200 feet heart pounding journey across the lush terrain. Make sure to wave to a gator or two as you fly by their exhibit.
We could go on and on but we suggest you grab the family and check it out for yourself. Day passes are $29.99 for adults and $18.99 for children or you can splurge on the annual pass for a little extra. The Gator tails you'll have to tell after your experience at Gatorland will last a lifetime.
