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Gatorland is one of the many themeparks in Orlando catering to animal preservation and nature protection.
They have animal shows (check brochure for schedules) which includes alligator wrestling, Gator Jumparoo and up close encounters.
They also have aquariums, aviary and petting zoo which you can explore. And if you're tired of walking the park you can purchase their ride-all-you can train badge for $2.00. The train runs through the whole thempark with designated stops. Kiosks and souvenir shops are also available.
Fee:
Adult (13 & up): $22.95 + tax
Child (3-12): $14.95 + tax
Children under 3 are free
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 Gator jumparoo by dinhyen
Here you can:
- get up close (but not that close) with alligators keeping their body warm in the sun,
- watch them jump for a piece of steak (always a thrilling sight fraught with anticipation of danger),
- eat gator steak,
- feed them fish (dead fish flung by tourists must be a major component of their diet),
- witness a crazy guy trying to poke a gigantic man-eating Australian saltwater crocodile in a soft spot,
- witness an even crazier guy pull a gator by the tail and, inexplicably, start wrestling with it, WWF-style (just kidding about the WWF),
- put other dangerous creatures around your neck (a boa, mind you, not a gator),
- observe gators in a swamp, their natural environment. After seeing gators jump, perform, wrestle, doing everything except breaking out in taps , this would seem like an anti-climax. Leave a Comment
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 gatorland by doug48Address: 14501 south orange blossom trail (US441)Directions: 4 miles north of kissimmee on US441Website: http://www.gatorland.com/
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 see more than just
reptiles by kop-queen
I was a bit worried about the Gator Wrestling I had heard of but in fact it was more of an educational thing and these creatures were in much better conditions than the ones swimming around rubbish polluted pools in some Crazy Golf venues.
Marvel at the quantity of birds nesting inches from your fingertips as you walk around the trails. Hold a large snake if you have the nerve - and I didn't! Leave a Comment Address: South Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL. 32837Directions: Head north from Kissimmee up the Orange Blossom Trail, it's on the right.Website: http://www.gatorland.com/
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 Gators by DUNK67
There is a large snake display with many very dangerous snakes on display and even a demonstration of their striking abilities. You may even come across a wild one on one of the walkways around the park so be careful.
You can see the gators in the breeding marsh from the observation tower like the ones in the photo on the left or see them in the lake or in individual pens. Be careful because there is only a small fence dividing humans and gators and you don't want to end up as a hungry gators dinner. Several of the reptiles have got limbs missing themselves so they're not too fussy who or what they eat.
The highlight of the tour has got to be the three shows, more about these later.
There is a comprehensive store on sight where you can buy almost anything alligator related, even stuff made out of real aligator skin.
In Pearls Smokehouse you can even try out gator nuggets and gator ribs. I'm assured they are very nice, I had my first ever chilli dog here which was ok as well.
If you are tired of walking there is a mini train which takes you around alot of the park.
Entrance Fee
Adults: $19.95 (age 13 and over)
Kids: $9.95 (ages 3-12)
Opening Times
9am-5pm
Q) How do you tell the difference between a crocodile and an alligator?
A) A crocodile has a long thin snout and an alligator has a short fat snout. Leave a Comment
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 Me and Friends by DUNK67
Yes you can have your photo taken with a snake and a alligator, and believe me they are very real. I used to hate snakes so for me to have one wrapped round my neck was a big effort, I could still feel it for days afterwards.
Don't worry the gator has its' mouth taped up.
An unusual souvenier for a just few dollars. Leave a Comment
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 Stupid or Brave? by DUNK67Leave a Comment Address: Gatorland, OrlandoPhone: 1-800-393-JAWSDirections: Website: www.gatorland.com
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 Feeding Time by DUNK67
The gators push off the pool bed with their powerful tails and jump to snatch the chicken out of their keepers hand, I wondered why most of the staff had fingers missing, LOL.
Well that was the theory, somebody forgot to tell the gators that when we went, they left the keepers holding the chickens.
Shows are on several times during the day. Leave a Comment Address: Gatorland, OrlandoPhone: 1-800-393-JAWSDirections: Website: www.gatorland.com
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