Reviews

"Alligator Island is America's largest home to these reptiles"  - For those that are fascinated with these ferocious animals, Gatorland is just the place for you. Most of thiese animals can be seen in Gator Lake, home to the largest reptiles. I was amazed to see hundreds of alligators and crocodiles inhabiting Gator Lake. These animals just love to lay in the sun and soak up all the rays. Weighing 1,000 pounds, is Alf a 15 foot American crocodile, one of Gatorland's largest reptiles and a favorite amongst visitor's and staff. Home to several species of native Florida Birds, Gatorland has a uniquely large palm tree where gators and crocs can meet under the shade. Breeding occurs seasonly where the female alligators make there nests on the island. Being the home for several thousand Mexican Free-Tail Bats, a special bat house was contructed for housing on the island. Sleeping during the day, the bat venture out at night to consume vast quantities of insects before returning to the bat house.
--Michael

"Gatorland was a uniquely interesting adventure for the kids" - Standing on a deck overlooking the water, one can see the eyes of the alligator's staring at you. Tanks in a different area allowed guests to lean over and see several smaller species of turtles and crocodiles. Laying in the sun all day is the alligators favorite recreation. Feeding alligators is allowed and hot dog packages for $5.00 were available. Alligaotrs have poor frontal vision so it was recommended to break the hot dogs into halves and then toss them next to their eyes. The natural reaction of a gator is to grab anything that falls next to them. Four shows were offered throughout the day: Jungle Crocs, Gator Wrestlin, Gator Jumparoo, and Upclose Encounters. Most of thiese shows last about 15 minutes. Upclose Encounters premiered animals from around the world. During the show, scorpions and rattlesnakes were displayed and handled. Handling 6-foot alligators was not big deal for professional gator wranglers. Holding the alligator's mouth open with the wrangler's chin was one of the popular stunts. Sitting on the backs of the alligators at the end of the show was much in demand by the children. Thank God they taped the alligator's mouth shut during this act. Alligator meat and nuggets could be purchased at the snack shop on the premises, "yuk." To finish a fun day, we enjoyed a nice train ride around the park as a finale to ours days adventures.
--Michael

Gatorland Entrance & Shop

Alligator Island

Gatorland Express Railroad