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The wife and I had been watching videos for over a month in preparation for our Orlando vacation so today was the day. Arrived after a brief drive from our hotel and they were having the Gator Jump where they have the gators jump for food. There are so many gators there it's incredible. We saw almost all the celebrity gators we've seen on YouTube but our favorite was Jawlene . She's tiny but adorable. We also saw Sultan and Blondie, cute active couple. We were happy to buy drinks and souvenir shirts where the profits go to conserve them. All in all, a great time.
I've been to Gatorland several times over the years and have to say it's been a while since we've been here, but it was well worth the visit. I hadn't realized that Gatorland is Florida's oldest attraction and that they were celebrating 75 years, which made our visit that much more special. We actually purchased our tickets for today's visit a year ago at the Oviedo art and music festival. I want to say they were like $12 each which was a steal and an easy way to raise money for the park. I can only imagine how many people forget about the stuff they buy. We picked March because it's warm enough where the gators are active and hungry, but not so hot you don't want to be outside in Florida. If you come when it's too cold the gators enter a state of Brumation (dormancy) and they will not eat for weeks sometimes months. There are over 2,000 gators here so there is no shortage, they also have crocodiles, Cuban alligators, the rarest of them all - the Albino Alligator. If gators are not your thing, I would say you're at the wrong park; however, there are plenty of other animal species to see, including: Florida Panthers, Capybara's, Fox's, a variety of snakes and lizard breeds, kookaburra's, macaw's, Cockatoo's, Flamingo's, Swan's, Ducks and more. Gatorland is a 110-acre wildlife preserve so there is plenty of great birdwatching just about anywhere you look so bring your binoculars if you're a birdwatcher. Varieties you will see include Tricolored Herons, Wood Storks, Great Egrets, White Ibis's, Anhinga's, Roseate Spoonbills, Black-Crowned Night-Herons, and lots of Black Vultures. There are several smaller rides guest can try out for additional costs. They offer a zipline experience, a small train ride through the park, an off-road adventure tour, a rock-climbing experience, a petting and feeding area for gators and other animals, meet and greet with trainers, night shining experiences and much more. We were here about 6-hours and the day went by quick. There was plenty of entertainment and animals to see while visiting the park. There are several places to get food in the park but we brought some snacks from home with us and kept them in the car. Staff will let you run back out to your car you just have to show your wrist band to get back in. They don't provide wristbands when entering, we received our when buying tickets for the train ride ($3 each). We had a great time and it was fun supporting Florida's Oldest Attraction during their 75th year celebration. We will definitely be back!
It was really fun. All the gators look fat and happy. Loved the flamingos. The swamp walk was beautiful. We saw, snakes, spiders, turtles and frogs. Wished we had rented wheel chairs. That was a long way to walk in the heat. Rode the swamp gator. Very short and dusty ride. Comfortable seats cute idea not nearly as exciting as they project. Too short a ride. Prices are pretty high. But, it was a good day.
Underrated tourist destination. We really enjoyed this even my in-laws who are local Floridians. We got the upgraded passes which we suggest which allows you to take the train, take photos with the alligators, and feed. Food was really good too, and a bucket list item of trying gator bites (meat) for the first time. Highly recommend for families!
This place was bigger than I expected! There's so much to see and do here - my family really enjoyed our experience. We mainly went for the capybara experience but enjoyed everything else this place had to offer. If you go for the capybaras I recommend getting in line in the petting zoo area early (maybe around 10:30am) to guarantee a chance to buy a ticket.
I had to do a speed-run of this place because I came only an hour and a half before they closed, but it was still worth it! It was fun to see and learn about all the different types of alligators/crocodiles and reptiles. They have birds and a mountain lion as well. At the end of the day, they have an event called "jumparoo" and they have two staff members with a moderator "compete" against each other to see who can get the most jumps from the alligators with raw chicken. There is a small water park area for children as well.
Gatorland is celebrating their 75th year.! It is the oldest attraction in Florida. The iconic Gator head out front was built in the 1960s by the owner's son. The Florida residents rate as of March 2026 is around $18. Very affordable. Today we spent 6 hours here and did just about everything except for the zip line and the buggy ride. We did take the little train around You pay an extra $3. We went to three shows and just enjoyed the beautiful day strolling around the park. We got here at 10:30 and left at 4:30 You really need the whole day to see it all. So many gators! Make sure you find the white albino Gators! Very cool they have wide eyes. Parking is free and they also have a restaurant. They have two gift shops one in the front and one in the back. The zipline, buggy rides and the train are extra cost. Bring some cash because you can get your picture taken with a snake, a tarantula or a gator. My sister held the tarantula the cost was $5 she loved it. We brought our own picnic lunch and went back to the car to eat it. They let you come and go which is nice. This place has some shade but mostly in the sun so bring your hat!! Definitely a Florida Gem. I'm glad it's still there.!
Everything you think old back woods Florida should be - and I mean that in the best way possible! We saw jumping gators and wrangles gators and fed Nile crocodiles and ate gator bites and FED a group of gators all in a couple hours. It's a bonus that Florida residents get 50% this month in January 2026! Very memorable for the family and friends!
I had the absolute best time at Gatorland!! All of the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming!! Starting with the ticket counter where I purchased my annual pass! To the people working the snack stands. I also was selected to be in the Upclose Encounters show, where I got to hold a snake!! I also took the train ride where you get to learn about the history of Gatorland while taking a quick tour around it. I love that so many of these animals were rescued and get to live out their lives here. I also took the opportunity to feed the gators, which are just freeze dried treats that the Gators all absolutely love. I honestly cannot wait to come back and spend a day hanging out at Gatorland!!
I feel like gatorland is just a classic place to visit in Orlando. I've been coming here for decades and there's always something new to see. The shows are the same as they have been but getting to watch the Gators and other animals interact with each other is and experience of its own. If you want to meet the capybaras I highly recommend getting there early. The petting farm opens at 11:00 a.m. and you do need to sign up for this experience. There are limited spots available. Keep in mind it's $12 a person. They also have a giant tortoise experience but we opted not to do that this time. If you're going to do the breeding Marsh walk I would recommend grabbing some Gator food from one of the stalls and bringing it with you. Also, while you're here, grab some Gator bites from their restaurant. They're actually pretty good. You can tell your kids they're chicken nuggets and then tell them it's Gator if they're a bit picky. The bites taste like chicken but have a slightly different texture. The Florida resident rate makes it really affordable to go here for the day.
This was a very fun experience for the whole family. If you are in the area during the mating seasonI highly recommend a visit here to see the gators at their most active, but even during the winter months you won't have any problems seeing some good gator action. There are plenty of shows and things to do. They have a variety of animals from the bird enclosure, the petting area with the goats and cows, the tortoises, and I even got to play with the capybara's for an extra cost. The workers were fun to watch whether they were wrestling the gators out of the water or dangling food on a rope to get them to stretch their jumping legs. There was plenty of funny and educational things all around, but I especially liked the ones with the stories about the different gators and how they made thier way to gatorland as mischevious as some of them were. Jawlene was cool and unique highlight as well as the albino gators and the small little baby gators.
We took advantage of a promotion to visit Gatorland. There certainly were a lot of alligators. There were also crocodiles. Mostly, they were sleeping. They did move during the show, where they were encouraged to jump out of the water to get food dangled for them. Gatorland is large. We did a lot of walking. There were several activity areas, including a water park, a train, zip lines, a petting zoo, picture opportunities, and food and beverage areas. There was an area where guests could have their picture taken while "wrestling" an alligator, holding the alligator by the nose. There were additional charges for some of these extra activities. There were areas with alligators or crocodiles from other parts of the world. The park would have been more interesting for young children. All in all, the visit was interesting, but it's now on my "I've been there and done that" list.
2 months ago
Gatorland is everything you want it to be and more. My husband and I spent a day here on our Florida honeymoon. You could probably spend two days here if you really wanted to. I mean, not two whole days. You can't spend the night. You have to leave and come back. We spend 3/4 of a day here and didn't get to everything. We took our time enjoying the shows and feeding the gators. We really had a good time. They have a very affordable all inclusive pass and you can get more gator food and do different things. It's very affordable. It's a lot of fun. The employees were all really kind and helpful. The park was clean. read more
Genuine Florida family fun -- with affordable prices, welcoming staff, fun shows, nature walks, off road rides, zip lining and more. Gatorland is a FANTASTIC, old Florida attraction with numerous local resident discounts a year. (Currrently $16.50 for Florida residents). Kids go nuts over the exhibits, and there are up close moments, even opportunities to meet and touch rare and exotic animals. We also love their seasonal offerings, Halloween and Christmas offer fun seasonal changes to the park for no additional money. At Gatorland, we feel welcomed and not chased for our wallet. We have visited 5+ times and will again many, many more times. read more
I am completely shocked by how much I enjoyed passing an afternoon here. I was expecting a little side of the road tourist trap but Gatorland is anything but. For starters the entire land is a conservation. The gators are rescues or at least all protected because of this. I actually learned so much about the state of Florida on the nature walk Gatorland has through a swamp. I don't want to spoil much more about this but the show where we got to watch the guy (Ernie!!) wrangle some gators was INSANE. All of the attractions were also super easy to get to and wander around and I would really recommend. Parking was very ample as there's a whole overflow lot. I thought about doing the zip line but for double the park ticket it didn't seem worth it - there looked to only be three zip line towers anyway which made me feel like we made the right call to not do it. If you're ever passing by I highly recommend it for all ages!!! read more
As a Florida resident and older parents coming into town, Gatorland was a great option for family time. The area is very large and you can "get lost" in all the walk areas. The animals are beautiful and appeared to be well taken care of. There are a lot of "add-on" activities such as zip lining, riding a train, and animal interactions/ feeding that I would recommend looking at the website in advance to see if you can either book those activities ahead of time, or include them in your admission ticket to save some money. They have a water section for younger children so there is something for all ages. My favorite area as the swamp walk where it's a nature preserve section. read more
I went to an event where Gatorland offered discounted tickets (about 12 dollars) for admission. The regular price is about 35 dollars, so it was a bargain. Unlike the major parks, the parking is always free and pretty easy to find. There are no metal detectors or Evolv weapon scanners, so you are inside the park after buying your ticket. Upon entering, there a lot of alligators to see and feed. You can buy fish with a pole to train smaller gators to jump and catch the food. If you go further down, there is a place to buy gator chow and feed the larger gators. While alligators are the main attraction, there are other animals to see like snakes, farm animals, birds, and big cats. There is a small water play area for the kids, a natural swamp area, a train ride, and even an observation tower. If you take your time walking the whole park without seeing any shows, you should be able to finish within 2-3 hours. There are 3 shows that Gatorland offers. The first one is the Gator Jumperoo, where gators jump high to catch raw chicken meats. The 2nd one is an up close encounters where lucky people (or unlucky) can hold snakes and spiders. The most popular one is the Gator Wres...er...Legends of The Swamp show. A trainer will wrestle a gator in the arena and talk about alligators to the audience. There are many other activities available for an extra charge. I bought a package for 14 dollars extra to feed the gators (4.50), ride the train (3), and meet a gator at the arena (12 dollars). There were ample amount of chow to feed the gators and the gators seem to enjoy it. While I didn't do the train ride, I did wait in line to meet the gator at the arena. There were a lot of people who wanted to do this, and it is a pretty short experience. You go inside the arena and straddle a real alligator for a photo up (the gator mouth is taped shut). If you are lucky enough and willing to get your pants dirty, you can sit on its back for a couple seconds. Other experiences not included in the package that cost extra are feeding barn animals, zip line rides, holding other animals, and even feeding gators up close. The extra activities are a cash grab, but what do you expect from tourist attractions? And lets not forget the photos are not included in the experiences. If you can't afford (or don't want) to sit on a real alligator, you can sit on a statue alligator near the entrance for free. One you are done with the shows, activities, displays, you exit to the gift shop. If you like alligators, this is an attraction to visit. To be able to see, feed, and even hop on a real alligator is a huge attraction. But if you don't care for gators, then you may get a little bored. There is a small counter service restaurant as well, but the food is attraction expensive. The staff/trainers are pretty friendly and helpful, and you can spend a half day enjoying everything. Country and rock music is played throughout the front area of the park. While the activities can be expensive, parking is free and there are many discounted admission prices to visit the park. A nice place to visit if you are tired of the visiting the mega parks (Disney, Universal SeaWorld) in the Orlando area. read more
Such a cool place to be! My group of friends went to Florida for a Disney World trip, and we were trying to find something to do for one of our "rest" days. Gatorland was within 25 minutes of our Disney World hotel so it worked out. It was such a cool experience. There were multiple swamps to look at, and so many different breeds of the gators. They even had shows to watch. They had an opportunity to feed the gators, which I highly recommended. You can easily spend at least 3 hours here, and still be entertained. It was so much fun! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gatorland, "Old Florida" at its best! No long lines, great entertainment shows throughout the day. Bird aviary, petting zoo, zip line, feed the gators, train ride, monster truck ride through the 110 acres, all size crocs and alligators. You can have your picture taken with a python or if you prefer to sit on an actual gator. This costs extra, including feeding the gators or birds. Free parking but come when the park opens. No long lines, but only one ladies restroom. When I was there only one stall out of two were working in the ladies room. Will return again! read more
3 months ago
We had a great time at Gatorland! Fun, informational, exciting - we all did the zipline and it was AWESOME! Where else can you see the BIGGEST and rarest gators around, snuggle capybaras, zoom over a gator pond, and even eat some tasty gator nuggets?!?! No where else but Gatorland! Birds, fish, reptiles, rodents...Gatorland has something for everyone! The staff is friendly, polite and helpful and genuinely seem to care for the animals. Yes, everything is an add-on cost to general admission, but if it helps preserve this place, I'm all for it! This is a unique, family-friendly wildlife experience you'd only get in FL! read more
3 months ago
A surprisingly good time! To be honest we only went here cause a family member was visiting and wanted to go, but it was well worth it and I would definitely recommend it and go again myself. There is plenty of things to do that will take up a good day. Animals to see, feed and / or pet (some activities require an additional fee but many things are included as well). Food stops and snack stations are located throughout which was good for the little one that's always snacking. Shows were happing at scheduled times in various areas so be sure to check the listings when you arrive, many are super fun to watch and enjoy! We opted for the capybara and zip line add on adventures. I would definitely recommend both! Such fun photos and memories. Overall: A+ Great fun and worth a visit. Would recommend. read more
It's the most amazing fun experience I have ever been to. I have so much fear from gators but hey I am in Florida so I had to go and see them in controlled environments. So I was expecting like a very small park with couple of alligators. Was I wrong it's huge place so plan to spend at least 3hrs there. We had to rush through it as we only have 90 min. We started with the cute little babies then as well walked through the park we started to see the bigger and then bigger and then they aren't cute anymore they are scary. I have never ever in my life have seen alligators so this made me do something from my bucket without being scared for my life. The tinny food court they have there is cute and the ladies were super helpful for my diet restrictions cuz of my allergies. They chatted with us and we had a good laughs. It's definitely place I wanna come back to and spend more time and see everything. Oh yeah and we got to meet in person the capybara. Omg they are so cute and precious. There was birds as well that you just wanna spend one hour looking at them and connecting with them some how. Go and have fun and let me know what was your factory. read more
2 years ago
Recently visited Gatorland in Orlando with my son. I bought tickets online ahead of time to cut down on wait time but still you have to wait in line with people who are purchasing tickets in person. Upon entering, I expected this place to be small but I was proven wrong. They offer more than just gators. Birds, reptiles, bob cats, etc. We saw so many gators, even some of them being fed. They offer pictures with a baby gator for $10. They also have multiple food stands if you're hungry. I definitely recommend coming here especially if you have kids! Mine really enjoyed the experience! read more
2 years ago
The family and I (x4 adults, x2 children) elected to go to Gatorland based upon a brochure in the resort lobby, and we sure are glad we did! It had more than we expected and the property itself is fairly expansive. The property was also very well maintained and clean. Feeding alligators was fun and a new experience to say the least. They had many exhibits, one being an old (living) alligator that was a hatchling when the park first opened in 1949! They had albino alligators, baby alligators, imported Nile crocodiles; as well as venomous snakes indigent to Florida (who knew?), parrots and parakeets, flamingos and capybara, etc. They had a petting zoo and a sizable splash pad for the kids, as well. Bring your bathing suit, of the cloth variety, especially on a hot humid day (which I think is most days). They have a changing room on location, right next to the splash pad play area. I shouldn't forget the educational shows that staff put on throughout the day. The snack bars located throughout the park are well stocked, including ice cold beer, and reasonably priced (if not on the cheaper side)! I highly recommend spending half a day, or more, here if you like this type of stuff. Although there were plenty of tourists / visitors present it never felt crowded. I am giving this the 5 star rate of approval, as it was great for all of us. read more
1 year ago
If you like alligator and crocs, and don't mind walking, this is the place for you. It's a nice place for all ages. We arrived around noon and left after 5:00. We could have stayed longer but this was plenty of time. The meat and potatoes: - Florida residents have less expensive tickets and it's a must to show ID to get those tickets. - Parking can be difficult, arrive early if you have a tendency to be impatient. - Best place to feed the gators in my opinion is on the Breeding Marsh trail (loads of gators and they are ready to chow down). - Feed the birds; such cute fun! - Bathrooms aren't a five star hotel; so bring a seat cover if you are dissuaded by less than tidy bathrooms. - They have shows to see the critters, which was nice and the fellas were funny. - the sign posts are cleverly written! They also have other activities (zip lining, rock climbing) but we did not partake this time. We enjoyed our time and recommend it as a Florida attraction. read more
Not worth the money. Unless you have a child who loves gators aged under 8. 1. Entrance fee is about $60 for 1 adult and a child. You see some gators and that's it. 2. Extra $25 will get you a chance to feed a gator and get a decent picture. This is worth it, but you are. doing it for 80$ technically. For 1 picture and to throw 2 chicken legs. 3. $5 cash will get you a chance to take a picture with a snake. 4. If you feel like snacking, they have dole whip by the exit. Really good. The ice-cream is not good as it probably not made from whole milk. It is not like the good ones you get from a creamery. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
We went to Gatorland as a bday gift for my son's 4th birthday. We spent a few hours exploring and enjoying the park before our appt to go on the monster truck swamp ride. Unfortunately it was canceled due to weather. Gatorland gave us a rain check and another free day pass! Also, one of their outstanding employees bought my son a gator plushie for the inconvenience . I wish I had gotten his name! Thank you for your kindness when my son was disappointed. I'll never forget it. We will be back! Highly recommend! read more
2 years ago
I loved how gatorland had other animals to see not just gators! I saw birds, snakes, emus, and more! You can feed the gators and birds but that's a separate charge. They also have other activities like zip lining and rock climbing too but didn't do that on this trip. The shows are fun to watch too and you can take pics with the gators but bring cash to pay for that! I would go again I had a lot of fun! read more
First time here I was skeptical about the park but what a awesome experience. Came on a Saturday with my daughter and grandkids and we had an incredible fantastic time. All the employees we encountered were nice, friendly, and helpful. We saw different types of alligators and crocodiles as well as many other animals. We got to feed them and even touch a baby gator. They have a petting zoo full of goats. And a splash pad to cool down as well as a cool buggy ride $15.00 pp. They do have a Florida resident offer, but you have to buy those tickets in person and every adult in the party has to show ID for the Fl resident discount. Overall I would come back here again and highly recommend it. I will definitely be back. read more
10 months ago
This place is actually so much fun, the workers doing the shows are super funny, great jokes, great interaction with the crowds. The food is so-so for the price. The train ride was underwhelming just around the park to see some common animals and a lot of trees. Overall it's a fun experience and place to spend the day, they have zip lining, shows, snakes, albino gators, cute gift shop and kids area to play in a water zone. Definitely recommend. read more
2 years ago
Gatorland is iconic Florida as much as it is educational. You'll be overwhelmed from the start by the amount of alligators and other animals that are on display within this vast natural expanse. The staff are friendly and helpful. There are plenty of shows and demonstrations occurring throughout the day. Food and shopping opportunities are prevalent throughout the park. I can't imagine visiting the Orlando area and not paying a visit to Gatorland! read more
First off, this place is bigger than it looks. You can spend a full day here and not get to experience everything. Completely worth it, and so uniquely different from the usual theme park fare here in the Orlando area, that it demands, no, REQUIRES a visit at least once. The staff is fantastic. Friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. My only regret is that we did not get to meet Savannah and her usual crew from the Gatorland videos on YouTube. The animals on display are amazing, and worth a look as there are some truly unique ones, particularly Mystic the Leucistic (white with blue eyes) which is one of seven alligators in the world who are leucistic. There is also Jawlene, who was a rescued gator, missing her top jaw. There are gators a plenty, but there are also flamingos, a variety of cats, and capybaras also on display. All animals look to be well taken care of. I would have easily stayed all day if it weren't for the heat as the day we went was a real scorcher! That said, we quite enjoyed Gatorland, and were very impressed by the experience, even my non-gator fans in the family! We will definitely be happy to return! read more
3 years ago
This is the place you can get close to dangerous animals and have great exploring and adventures. It was an incredibly exciting experience on my Gatorland day! My husband and I did zip lining, truck your, walking in the wood&find wild animals, feeding the alligators, watching shows, and checking out the zoo. we spent almost a day here. Make sure to check the show time and active time options so that you can do all you like in one day. My favorite moment is zip lining and truck riding. * Zip lining was 1,200 feet high, 7 storage tall. Felt like flying, my heart pounding. These amazing towers feature multilevel launch pads and breathtaking views from high above the treetops and the alligators. * The truck was 12 feet high! Off-road monster! Our guide was super funny, singing tour guide. Swampy adventure and of course passed by so many alligators. They put full of wacky new Gatorland characters in it! I was very excited! Thank Gatorland workers for putting so much work and passion into it. I had a wonderful day! read more
It's a fantastic spot to educate the kids about gators and crocs, especially with the exciting STOMPIN' GATOR OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE. The kids had a blast, and the show was both amusing and entertaining. However, my only letdown was the nickel-and-diming with the photos. Paying $10.75 just for a chance to snap a photo with a small gator and snake, with additional charges for the actual photos, felt excessive. They only allow photos from the side with your own phone, restricting you from extending your arm, citing safety concerns in case the gator gets loose. While the overall experience was enjoyable, I wouldn't recommend spending money on the animal photos as it seems overpriced in my opinion. read more
1 year ago
We went to this place yesterday, had a late start, but had a great time, saw 2 show, walk around.!! Would come back again someday. Hopefully we can go on Gatorland monster truck and train read more
2 years ago
Had a great time. Worth the money and I even fed a gator (intentionally). Fun time for the family. Hot in the summer so bring shade and water. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Seriously the coolest place we visited in Orlando. We chose this over an airboat tour. The free parking is really nice. Although it seemed busy, once we were inside everything was so spread out you could barely tell how many people were there. The cost is a fair price for everything there is to see. We will definitely be going back when we are back in the area. Highly recommend! read more
I flew into Orlando for a work conference and with limited time and a short stay I wanted to do something fun. However, I didn't have the time and energy to dedicate going to places like Disneyland, Seaworld, or any big theme parks. I heard about Gatorland and decided to give it a go. I LOVED IT! First of all, the price is super affordable. I bought the Orlando GoCity pass and this was one of the attractions in the deal. Even without the pass a ticket to get in is extremely affordable. This place was bigger than I expected. We spent a good 3 hours here which was perfect. We came right when they opened and left right on time for lunch and got to see pretty much every inch of the park and all the shows. We didn't feel rushed either! I was surprised of how clean, big and well kept the park was. The shows they held were entertaining, informative, and highly educational. Perfect for all ages. I was staying on International Drive and this was only about a 15-20 minute drive so it was super close. I highly recommend coming here if you're in Orlando. read more
Spent my first day t gatorland and I'm hooked. I have lived in Florida for about three years and I can't believe I have never been a Gatorland. I highly recommend coming here and I'm gonna tell you why. From the interactive encounters Dash such as the live shows, to the feeding of the gators, feeding of the gators with a trainer in the back, zip lining across the gator infested waters, or looking at the animals or feeding the goats at the petting zoo this theme park has it all. My two top favorite things of the day were feeding the capybara's and getting a watermelon flavored bomb pop from at the snack counter in the middle. They have one main outlet that has all their barbecue stuff it is located in the back it is called pearls, and they also have a couple of snack booths around the main center hub as well as a coffee area. I had such a phenomenal time today. All through the month of April they are letting you go for about $20 by showing your Florida state ID. Next time we go I think I'm gonna upgrade it to a yearly pass which I believe is only $50 for Florida resident. I'll highly recommend coming to this theme park. At 10 out of 10. read more
2 years ago
7 days in Florida... we went twice. Our experience with Mike was awesome! Memorable let's just say. We asked our 14/17 year old what was their favorite outing and it was at your establishment. It wasn't Magic Kingdom, or EPCOT, or Universal Park 1 or 2, it was Airboats at night... it was the over 2hrs we spent with Mike. We called him and entertainer... a showman and an educator. He made us laugh so hard. He was very personable. The shows were great, the staff was fabulous, slushies were amazing. This was a must return... and worth a 6hr flight in the future. Happy Birthday to Gatorland and may there be another 75 years and beyond. If you want the best experience ever book the 8am-10am tour. Make sure you ask if Mike is your trainer for the day.... You WILL NOT regret it! It's worth every penny. Energetic, he make you confident when handling the animals, his one liners are just about the best part of it. The animals are beyond spoiled let's just say.... I've never seen a more cleaner facility that houses any and I mean any animal. They are there at the butt crack of dawn scrubbing the pens, the decks, the glass, the rails... be sure to book the buggy ride it's $12 a person and fun as heck, feed the capybara for $10 also worth it, 3 shows all fun to watch and super educational. Please take a stroll and walk the wooden baths to the 3 story towers. The view is phenomenal. There's snapping turtles in their surroundings marshes along the paths, vultures, frogs, lizards, and snakes... it's truly an adventure first the family, Understand that small fees to feed... feed these animals. The large tortoises alone eat $38 each per day of veggies and vitamins etc. so $5 for a photo with a snack or spider or $20 to feed the capybara is pretty much paying for a day of feed. read more
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How long does it take to go through the park?
You can easily kill a few hours if you hit the various shows they have going on
Can we pet the animals?
There was a petting zoo area and you can pet the capybaras for an extra cost.
Is re-entry allowed?
They do have availability for a hand stamp to get back in during a same-day visit, yes
What does the deluxe party package includes?
How fortuitous! Currently at Gatorland, I spoke to Chris Sears, the booking maestro, and learned about two premium options. First, the Gator Galore Party Package is ideal for busy parents, offering admission for up to 15 guests, two hours at the… Read more
Do they serve fried alligator?
Absolutely! Pearl's Good Eats has fried gator nuggets that are to die for!
When purxhasing tickets iine what is included in the Grunt package?
Entry fee, train ride, small bag of food to feed the alligators and 1 meet n greet with an alligator who has his mouth taped for safety reasons.
Are small coolers(lunch bags) with juice and water for smaller kids(babies) allowed?
Probably! Might have to get checked by security, but I don't see why not.
Should we plan to be there all day, or will we be able to see everything in about two hours?
Agree with the other responses. Two-four hours depending on what exactly you want to see and do. If you decide to catch the shows (I highly recommend it) and want to do feedings, meet a gator, etc, plan for a half day. When I went, I caught every… Read more
Can you feed giraffes here?
Hi Mearilyn, unfortunately we don't have any giraffes at Gatorland. You can feed the alligators, the birds in the aviary, and the barnyard animals at the petting zoo for a… Read more
What is the weight limit for the Ziplines?
275... https://www.gatorland.com/experiences/screamin-gator-zip-line/
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