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Summer Fun at GAtorland with the New Capybara Encounter, Gator Gully Splash Park and Discount Admission for Florida Residents!

6/27/2022

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The new Capybara Encounter at Gatorland, the Alligator Capital of the World, is just part of the fun guests will experience this summer! Guests will be led by guides over to Flamingo Island where they will observe Ben and Jerry, the resident Capybaras, in their habitat.  Ben and Jerry love to swim, take it easy on the beach and enjoy the company of their waterfowl, turtle, and flamingo friends! Capybara are known for for their friendly and social nature and have become quite the social media stars, as is evident on Tik Tok and Instagram. "We just love Ben and Jerry," remarked Mark McHugh, President and CEO of Gatorland. "That's why we decided to offer something brand new to showcase these incredible animals, their habitat and the way they interact with our other animals. It's amazing!" Guests looking to embark on this adventure, weather permitting, should check times and availability at the Petting Zoo.  Cost for this experience is $10 per person.

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The Gator Gully Splash Park, located within Gatorland, is the perfect place to cool off and take a break!  Kids of all ages will enjoy this awesome water play area, which is included with your park admission.

Gatorland is an incredible value for families.  A family of four can visit Gatorland for the price of one admission ticket to one of Orlando's area theme parks! And Florida Resident admission discount has been extended! Through July 31, 2022, Florida residents may purchase a one-day ticket for half off the regular admission price making an adult ticket just $16.50 +tax, children's ticket ages 3-12 $11.50 +tax and Florida Seniors, ages 60+, $15.99 +tax.  Proof of Florida residency is required for all adults and children 2 and under are free.

Guests may also upgrade to the Greater Gator Package for just $13.99 +tax.  This combo ticket features three of their most popular attractions - Meet-a-Gator, Gator Chow to feed the gators and a day pass on the Gatorland Express!

Gatorland is a 110-acre park combining the charm of old Florida with exciting experiences, exhibits and entertainment.  Orlando Weekly's Best of Orlando 2021 Reader's Poll named Gatorland the Best Attraction That's Not a Theme Park and Best Zip Line or Rope Course for Gatorland's Screamin' Gator Zip Line.​

Gatorland originally opened as a roadside attraction in 1949 and is celebrating its 73rd anniversary. This iconic park provides affordably priced family fun with one-of-a-kind shows including Gator Jumparoo, Alligators-Legends of the Swamp and Up-Close Encounters. It also features thousands of alligators and crocodiles, breeding marsh with observation tower, free-flight aviary, nature walk, petting zoo, educational wildlife programs, Florida's best train ride, and Gator Gully Splash Park. Gatorland has an on-site restaurant and an award-winning gift shop. Popular adventure experiences, inside the park, include Screamin' Gator Zip Line and Stompin' Gator Off-Road Adventure. 

For more Gatorland information, visit www.gatorland.com and find them on Facebook.com/gatorland.

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Our Gatorland Adventure!

8/31/2018

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PictureI've chosen this picture of my daughter zip-lining, because the one of me you can't see my face, I'm holding on for dear life! Oh, and the screaming shot is just not very becoming!
Gatorland is a must-see attraction; no doubt about it!  Our family has visited many times over the years and love it!  What makes Gatorland unique, of course, are the residents! I'm not talking just gators, although, there are plenty of them, but the beautiful Florida waterfowl that call Gatorland home.

The boardwalk, which hugs the edge of the breeding marsh, is the perfect place for gator and bird watching.  Now, I'm not normally a bird watcher, but you can't help be in awe of these beautiful birds! A perfect place to stop and take in a "bird's-eye-view" of the area is the Observation Tower located on the boardwalk. 

For the ultimate view, if you keep your eyes open, is from the thrilling Screamin' Gator Zip Line!  This was my first zip line experience and except for that "first step" off the 70 ft. platform, it wasn't so bad! Actually, it is rated one of the top 10 zip lines in Florida! I would definitely do it again, in fact, already have!

A trip to Gatorland is not complete until you see the Gator Jumparoo Show and the Gator Wrestlin' Show!  Two classics that never get old!

The gators are mesmerizing to watch, especially the big ones!  Sometimes they look like they have this smirk on their face/snout, other times a toothy grin and other times a "I think I'm full look"! I don't know which look is the "I'm extremely hungry so you'd better get out of my way look" so it is best to keep a safe distance.  That is, of course, if you are brave enough to experience the Adventure Hour Tour.  On this adventure, you get to go behind-the-scenes to feed the gators in the breeding marsh and also have your picture taken with them stalking you from behind! There is always a gator wrangler with you, so no worries!

Funny story: when the kids were 10 - 15 years old, we headed over to Gatorland for a field trip.  After we received our tickets and park information we stepped aside to make our plan.  With our admission tickets, were 20 smaller tickets that said hot dogs. I got to thinking about them and I guess I had a puzzled look on my face because one of the kids asked what was wrong.  I say, with all my mommy smarts working overtime, "this is nice for them to give us hot dogs, but I don't think we can eat 20"! There was a collective groan from the peanut gallery with one of them being so bold as to reply, "um, I think those are for the gators!" Ok, then, moving along! So, don't forget to buy some hot dogs to feed the gators - it's fun! Oh, and if you get hungry, stop by the snack bar, not the gator food hut!

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Just another day in paradise!
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The Adventure Hour experience takes you on a behind - the -scenes tour of the alligator breeding marsh to get up-close to some of the biggest alligators around. Part of the experience is the opportunity to feed these creatures! As you can see by the photo evidence, our daughter offered up her husband to go first!
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Waiting for a snack!
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The Screamin' Gator Zip Line definitely gets your adrenaline pumping as you zip over crocodiles and alligators!
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The breeding marsh area is a fabulous place to see the wild side of Florida!
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What We Enjoyed!

  • The Screamin' Gator Zip Line - This is so much fun!
  • Gator Jumparoo Show - See just how high a gator will jump for some yummy chicken!
  • The Adventure Hour experience - loved seeing the gators up close and feeding the little darlings!
  • The boardwalk around the alligator breeding marsh - hundreds of gators plus gorgeous waterfowl! The rookery was a surprise.  Who knew that the birds build their nests near alligators to protect their eggs from predators? 
  • The Gator Wrestlin' Show - those gator wranglers are impressive!

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