Gatorland Groundbreaking Event
CONTACT: Michelle Harris
407-855-5496 Ext. 242
407-948-5044
October 1, 2007
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Time to get Crackin’ at Gatorland
As the theme park celebrates the Ground Breaking of the new Gift Shop & Admissions Complex
Orlando, Florida: (October 1, 2007): On Monday, October 8, 2007 members of the legendary Godwin family will take part in a ground breaking ceremony marking the beginning of a new era as the theme park celebrates the construction of a new $4 million dollar Complex to be located at the site of the devastating fire that took place on November 6, 2006 destroying the original gift shop and theme park entrance.
WHEN: Monday, October 8, 2007 at 8:15 AM
WHERE: Gator’s Mouth Entrance
Gatorland
14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida 32837
The Complex will feature over 19,000 square feet of retail, meeting and office space along with an open-air admissions pavilion that incorporates the historic gator mouth entrance, state-of-the-art meeting facility and classroom, and a cleverly designed shopping area featuring unique gifts ideas and a pictorial timeline outlining the rich history of the theme park. Plans for the new structure will be on display at the event.
Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining “Old Florida” charm with exciting, new exhibits and entertainment. The park opened as a roadside attraction in 1949. Today, it provides affordable-priced family fun with thousands of alligators, crocodiles, aviary, breeding marsh with observation tower, petting zoo, nature walk, educational wildlife programs, a gift shop, Florida’s best train-ride, restaurant, Gator Gully Splash Park and one-of-a-kind reptilian shows including the Gator Wrestlin’ Show, Gator Jumparoo and the Up-close Encounters Show. To find out more about “Orlando’s only Theme Park with Bite and Attitude,” visit us online at: www.gatorland.com or call 1-800-393-JAWS.
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