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Gatorland Extends Florida Resident Discount Through March 31, 2020

3/5/2020

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Gatorland®, the "Alligator Capital of the World," is extending its Florida Resident discount through March 31, 2020 with half off a single day admission.  Adults will pay just $14.99, plus tax, rather than $29.99 plus tax; Children ages 3-12 pay $9.99, plus tax rather than $19.99 plus tax and Seniors, 55+ pay $12.49, plus tax rather than $24.99 plus tax.  Children 2 and under are free. Proof of Florida residency for adults is required. Follow link for more information!  https://www.gatorland.com/specials/florida-resident-promotions/
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Looking to add a little adventure to your visit?  Florida residents may upgrade to the Gatorland Grunt package for just $11.99 plus tax.  This combo ticket features three of our most popular attractions:
 Meet-A-Gator, Gator Chow to feed the Gators and a day pass on the Gatorland Express! 
 
More details on all of these experiences, including pricing and availability, are available at www.Gatorland.com

Top 10 Of Great Ways To
Experience Gatorland!

Ride The Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure
Fly Above Alligators on the Screamin’ Gator Zip Line
                      Come face to face with rare white gators in the White Alligators Swamp
Feed giant alligators at Adventure Hour
Gator Jumparoo and Up-Close Encounters are two shows you don't want to miss!
                                            Touch and feed three of the Largest Tortoise Species in the world
Meet giant crocodiles in Jungle Crocs of the World or for a more exclusive experience, that’s not for the faint of heart, take advantage of the Trainer-For-A-Day Experience
                                                  Photograph exotic wild birds nesting in the Alligator Breeding Marsh
 Do you dare venture out after hours with the Gator Night Shine experience?
                  Take your picture inside the historic Gatorland Gator Mouth entrance
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Gatorland is a 100-acre theme park combining Old Florida charm with exciting experiences, exhibits, and entertainment. Originally opened as a roadside attraction in 1949, the park recently celebrated its 70th Anniversary.  Today, it provides affordably-priced family fun featuring thousands of alligators and crocodiles, breeding marsh with observation tower, free-flight aviary, nature walk, petting zoo, educational wildlife programs, award-winning gift shop, Florida's best train ride, Gator Gully Splash Park, on-site restaurant and one-of-a-kind shows including Gator Jumparoo and Up-close Encounters.  Popular adventure experiences inside the park include the Screamin’ Gator Zipline and Stompin’ Gator Off-Road adventure.
 



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For more Gatorland information, visit www.gatorland.com or call 800-393-JAWS. 
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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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