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

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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