Gatorland Wins Best Attraction

Florida Monthly Best of Florida Awards program

Orlando, Fl., (August 29, 2007) – Congratulations to the staff at Gatorland for winning, third time, the Best Attraction Award as part of the Best of Florida Awards program presented annually by Florida Monthly Magazine.

About twelve years ago Florida Monthly decided to ask their readers to vote for their favorite “everything Florida”. The program has continued to grow over the years with over 5 million votes being cast this year in support of the companies and products in a wide range of industry segments.

The Best of Florida Awards program in featured in the September issue of Florida Monthly, now available at local book stores and retail outlets. For more information on the program visit www.floridamagazine.com or contact Florida Monthly Magazine’s Publisher, Doug Cifers, directly at (407) 816-9596.

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, gift shop, Florida’s best train-ride, restaurant, new Gator Gully Splash Park and much more. One-of-A-Kind reptilian shows include 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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American Alligators Hatch at Gatorland
Dozens of newborn gators welcomed at the theme park

Orlando, Fl., (August 29, 2007) – Gatorland is pleased to announce the birth of dozens of American Alligator hatchlings to be added to the thousands of alligators already on display at the theme park.

American alligators typically breed in the spring. By the end of June they will build a nest that could be up to ten-feet across and two to three feet high. The mother alligator then deposits her eggs into the nest. An average nest may contain up to forty eggs which she will cover over and protect. The nest helps to keep the eggs at a cozy 90 degrees F. This incubates the eggs. Incidentally, the temperature of the incubation determines the sex of the alligators; however 90 degrees will give us a mixed batch of males and females.

The mother alligator will guard the nest during the entire incubation period. 65 days later, end of august to the first week in September, the eggs hatch. The baby alligators typically will not eat for the first few weeks of life; they are still living off the yolk that they lived on while still in the eggs. Baby alligators are called “grunts,” due to the grunting sound that they make when they are in distress. Mother alligator will guard the babies for about a year. However despite her efforts, out of nest of 35 eggs only 2 or 3 will survive to maturity.

“Each of the young alligators measures approximately 6 inches in length and weighs about 3 ounces,” states the Dean of Gator Wrestling, Tim Williams. “Under the right conditions alligators can grow about a foot a year for the first 3 to 4 years. From here on the growth significantly slows down. It is difficult to believe that one day this delicate, little reptile could one-day grow to be over 14 feet long and weigh a thousand pounds or more.”

For more information on this and other additions taking place at Gatorland, log on to www.gatorland.com. The web site features a live Gator Cam located in the Alligator Breeding Marsh where you can see hundreds of alligators in their natural environment while reviewing the latest information available on many of the theme park’s residents.

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, gift shop, Florida’s best train-ride, restaurant, new Gator Gully Splash Park and much more. One-of-A-Kind reptilian shows include 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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The Sights & Sounds of Progress
Construction begins at Gatorland on the 19,000 square foot Complex

Orlando, Florida: (October 24, 2007): As the sun rose on October 15, 2007 construction began on the gift shop and admissions complex located at the site of the devastating fire that took place at Gatorland on November 6, 2006, destroying the original gift shop and theme park entrance.

Overseen by D & D Construction, the first stage of the $4 million dollar project will focus on removing a section of the original concrete slab to allow for rough plumbing to be installed. Next the crew of up to 35 skilled laborers and heavy equipment operators will work to complete the foundation and conclude the block work on the 4,000 sq. ft. retail area.

As construction began on Monday, it quickly became apparent to Dan Baumer, Superintendent for D&D Construction, that this project would be like no other he had worked on before. As his team of concrete saw operators began cutting through the aging concrete an eerie sound began to rumble behind the men as dozens of alligators had mistaken the vibration as an invitation to bellow and splash around. “That was definitely a first for me and the guys,” said Baumer. “What a unique way to keep everyone motivated.”

“We are trying to stick to a very tight timeline,” states Mark McHugh, President & CEO of Gatorland. “Our goal is to have the new Complex opened by next summer when we begin celebrating the 60th Anniversary for the “Alligator Capital of the World”.

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Founded in 1985, D&D Construction is a full-service general contracting firm specializing in theme parks and the hotel industry. The company, whose motto is “Building Together, Building Better,” provides a range of services including pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, or development needs. The company handles all aspects of property construction from project costing, planning, design-build, construction management, and property development. D&D Construction’s work can be found throughout Central Florida, as well as in the Florida Keys and Alabama.

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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

See Ya’ Later Crocodile

As One Australian Saltwater Crocodile Leaves for Texas

ORLANDO, FLA: (August 2, 2007) –Gwendolyn, an 11-foot Australian Saltwater Crocodile, will leave Gatorland today for the last time as the theme park transfers ownership of the crocodile to Gary Saurage and his team at the new attraction, Gator Country in Beaumont, Texas.

Gwendolyn is an adult 11-foot, female Australian Saltwater Crocodile that has been on display at Gatorland for nine years. One of the original crocodiles featured as part of the Jungle Crocs of the World Exhibit, Gwendolyn was part of a large Saltwater Crocodile breeding colony that produced numerous offspring over the past few years.

The relocation of Gwendolyn, the Australian Saltwater Crocodile, is part of the theme park’s initiative to expand their efforts to rejuvenate the rare American Crocodile species. The theme park is one of only a few locations throughout the United States to have an adult breeding colony. Currently co-habituating in the 16-acre main lake at the theme park with alligators, the American Crocodiles will be moved to the exhibit area previously occupied by the Saltwater Crocodiles where they can have their own space to occupy.

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 family fun with thousands of alligators, crocodiles, an aviary, breeding marsh with observation tower, petting zoo, nature walk, educational wildlife programs, gift shop, Florida’s best train-ride, restaurant, the new Gator Gully Splash Park and much more. And don’t miss the one-of-a-kind reptilian shows including the Gator Wrestlin’ Show, Gator Jumparoo, the Up-close Encounters and the all new Critters Corner show featuring the softer side of Gatorland. 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.

Gator Country is located 10 miles west of Beaumont, Texas. The attraction features a wide variety of animals including numerous species of crocodiles, huge alligators, alligator snapping turtles and much more. For more information on Gator Country, call (409) 794-WILD or visit www.gatorcountrytx.com.

Media contact for Gator Country is Gary Saurage, cell (409) 893-3525. Media contact for Gatorland in Orlando, Florida, is Michelle Harris, 407-948-5044, michelleharris@gatorland.com.

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Gators on the Avenue
ARTYgator sculpture, sponsored by Gatorland, to be unveiled at Bullfish on Park Avenue

Orlando, Florida: (January 22, 2008): On Friday, February 8, 2008 the new home of “The Lost Tourist” ARTYgator sculpture, sponsored by Gatorland, will be unveiled at the uniquely elegant Bullfish on Park Avenue.

WHEN: Friday, February 8, 2008
5:00PM – 8:00PM

WHERE: Bullfish
102 Park Avenue North
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 644-2969
www.bullfishparkavenue.com

The ARTYgator Community Art Project is a public/private art exhibit that benefits nonprofit organizations and causes. Some of Central Florida’s most talented artists have designed and created ARTYgators sculptures each featuring a unique theme. “The Lost Tourist” sculpture, sponsored by Gatorland incorporates photographs of the theme parks patriarch, the historic gators mouth entrance and an image of a tourist safely confined in the ARTYgators tummy.

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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DON’T GO NEAR THE WATER… GIANT CROCS RETURN FOR MORE TERROR IN
LAKE PLACID 2

THE SEQUEL TO THE CULT FAVORITE HORROR FLICK ‘LAKE PLACID’ AVAILABLE JANUARY 29, 2008 FROM FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

–Biting Extras Include A ‘Gnawed Version,’
‘How To Survive A Crocodile Attack’ and more –

“An Edgy, Stylish Trip.”
– Hollywood Reporter

CENTURY CITY, Calif. – Prepare for gory, gruesome action as four 30-foot, bloodthirsty, prehistoric crocodiles terrorize residents of a remote lakefront town in the sequel Lake Placid 2, debuting on DVD January 29, 2008 from Fox Home Entertainment. In an all out battle between man and beast, a local sheriff teams up with a wildlife agent and a big game hunter to kill four bloodthirsty offspring from the first fearsome creatures of the original campy-horror film. John Schneider (“Dukes Of Hazzard,” “Smallville”), Sam McMurray (“The King of Queens,” “The Tracy Ullman Show”) and Sarah Lafleur (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Crossing Jordan”) star as the trio on a mission to save the town from the gigantic reptiles. The film also features Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman (Best Supporting Actress, The Last Picture Show, 1972, “Malcolm In The Middle”) as a croc-lover bent on saving the creatures. The Lake Placid 2 DVD includes two featurettes: “Sex, Guns, and Croc-n-Roll” and “Surviving A Crocodile Attack” and a “Gnawed Version” of the film. The Lake Placid 2 DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98. Prebook is December 5, 2007.

Marketing Support:
Fox Home Entertainment will support the release of Lake Placid 2 with a marketing program that encompasses cable television, online advertising, grassroots marketing as well as an event style publicity campaign.

Synopsis:
Cold-blooded terror awaits just below the surface of this fast-paced and funny action thriller that delivers twice the jolts, scares and bite of the original! Suspecting that another giant croc has begun to wreak havoc on the populace, Lake Placid’s easygoing Sheriff, James Riley (Schneider) and a beautiful Fish and Wildlife agent Emma Warner (LaFleur), must form an uneasy alliance with a cocky big-game hunter (McMurray) and his guide (Joe Holt) to capture the beast. Meanwhile Riley’s rebellious young son Scott (Chad Collins) sets out on a lake-side camping trip with the locals – including a hottie named Kerrie (Alicia Ziegler) – and finds he has to fight for his life or become the crocodile’s next meal. But only crazy, croc-loving Sadie Bickerman (Leachman) knows that these predators have multiplied and are determined to consume the whole town…one bite at a time!

Lake Placid 2 DVD Special Features:
Available in widescreen and full screen versions, the Lake Placid 2 DVD is presented in English Dolby Surround 5.1 and features English, Spanish and French Subtitles. The DVD bonus materials include the following:
•“Sex, Guns and Croc-n-Roll” featurette – a tongue-in-cheek, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the campy sequel.
•“Surviving A Crocodile Attack” featurette
•Lake Placid 2: The “Gnawed Up” Version – a sped up version of the film that takes you directly to the action.

A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets - from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.

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Press materials available for download at www.foxpressroom.com

LAKE PLACID 2
DVD Price: $26.98 U.S.
Prebook Date: December 5, 2007
Street Date: January 29, 2008
Catalog Number: 2244591
Total Running Time: 70 minutes
U.S. Rating UR
Screen Format: Full Screen/Widescreen
Languages: English, Dolby Surround 5.1 Sound
Subtitles: English/French/Spanish
Closed Captioned: Yes

GO GREEN AT GATORLAND
Save some green with this red hot Florida Resident Special!

ORLANDO, FL.: Gatorland is celebrating the holiday season by offering Florida residents a Holiday Swamp Special sure to leave some green in your wallet. Visit Gatorland and save up to $4 per person with proof of residency.

Florida Residents - Holiday Swamp Special
Adults - $19.95 per Person
Children (3-12) - $10.95 per Person
Offer Expires: January 06, 2008
Proof of Residency Required, Per Adult and rates are plus tax.

At these prices a family of four can visit Gatorland for less than the cost of one person at any of the larger area theme parks!

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, an 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. And, don’t miss the grand opening of the new $4 million-dollar gift shop and admissions complex opening in the summer 2008.

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.

Gatorland to award two pairs of tickets to the upcoming Miley Cyrus Concert on November 19 at the St. Pete Times Forum

Orlando, Florida: (November 13, 2007): Gatorland would like to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone in the community who helped us survive last year’s devastating fire and how better to give back than to send two lucky visitors to see the hottest concert in town! This weekend, November 17 & 18 Gatorland will award one lucky visitor per day, under the age of 13, a pair of tickets to the upcoming Miley Cyrus “Best of Both Worlds Tour” being held at the St. Pete Times Forum Monday, November 19, 2007.

So, how do you win? For starters load up the kids and head on over to Gatorland. Children under the age of 13 years will receive FREE admission to the theme park. For the safety of all guests, Gatorland requires all children under the age of 13 to be accompanied by an adult while in the park. Once inside each child in your party will receive a raffle ticket with their lucky number on it to bring to the 3:45 Gator Wrestlin’ Show where the winner will be announced and yes, you must be present to win because there is just no time to mail the tickets and by the way they are FLOOR SEATS!

WHEN: Saturday, November 17 – Sunday, November 18, 2007
Gates open at 9am

WHERE: Gatorland
14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida 32837

Teen sensation Miley Cyrus announced her 54 date “Best of Both Worlds Tour” on August 8th. The 14 year old singer/actress/songwriter will perform as both herself and Hannah Montana, including material from both the show and her new solo album, “Meet Miley Cyrus.” Did I mention they are floor seats?

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.

Contest Rules & Regulations: From all of us at Gatorland we would like to thank you for your participating in this contest. Now that we have you roped in, we need to go over a few of the contest rules and regulations:

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: Gatorland must receive all entry forms by no later than 3:00pm on each day of the drawing (November 17 & November 18, 2007) and registration is open to anyone under the age of 13. One (1) winner will be selected per day and no purchase is necessary. Limit one raffle ticket per person. For the safety of all guests, Gatorland requires all children under the age of 13 to be accompanied by an adult inside the park.
ELIGIBILITY: Subject to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Employees, directors and officers of Gatorland, Inc., affiliates, subsidiaries or any of their agents, advertising, promotional and other agencies, and their immediate families (parents, siblings, children and spouse) and persons living in the same household (whether related or not) are not eligible to enter or win a prize. Grand prize winners (and parents ) will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Release of Liability and a Publicity Release (where legal) on the day of event. Non-compliance with these requirements may result in disqualification and all prizes will be forfeited and an alternate winner selected at random.
PRIZES: Two (2) Grand Prize packages will be offered; one prize of two tickets per day November 17 & November 18, 2007. Prize consists of two authorized concert tickets (Section 108) for the November 19th Miley Cyrus “Best of Both Worlds Tour” being held at the St. Pete Times Forum Monday, November 19, 2007 at 7:00pm. Resale of tickets is strictly forbidden and Gatorland, Inc, and their respective agencies are not responsible for lost or stolen tickets or transportation to and from the concert. By participating, winners also release and agree to hold harmless Godwin’s Gatorland Inc., employees, directors and officers of Godwin’s Gatorland, Inc., affiliates, subsidiaries or any of their agents from any liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind resulting from acceptance, possession or use/misuse of any prize or participation in the giveaway promotion.

Media Contact:
Michelle Harris
407-855-5496, Ext. 242
michelleharris@gatorland.com

The Sights & Sounds of Progress
Construction begins at Gatorland on the 19,000 square foot Complex

Orlando, Florida: (October 24, 2007): As the sun rose on October 15, 2007 construction began on the gift shop and admissions complex located at the site of the devastating fire that took place at Gatorland on November 6, 2006, destroying the original gift shop and theme park entrance.

Overseen by D & D Construction, the first stage of the $4 million dollar project will focus on removing a section of the original concrete slab to allow for rough plumbing to be installed. Next the crew of up to 35 skilled laborers and heavy equipment operators will work to complete the foundation and conclude the block work on the 4,000 sq. ft. retail area.

As construction began on Monday, it quickly became apparent to Dan Baumer, Superintendent for D&D Construction, that this project would be like no other he had worked on before. As his team of concrete saw operators began cutting through the aging concrete an eerie sound began to rumble behind the men as dozens of alligators had mistaken the vibration as an invitation to bellow and splash around. “That was definitely a first for me and the guys,” said Baumer. “What a unique way to keep everyone motivated.”

“We are trying to stick to a very tight timeline,” states Mark McHugh, President & CEO of Gatorland. “Our goal is to have the new Complex opened by next summer when we begin celebrating the 60th Anniversary for the “Alligator Capital of the World”.

Founded in 1985, D&D Construction is a full-service general contracting firm specializing in theme parks and the hotel industry. The company, whose motto is “Building Together, Building Better,” provides a range of services including pre-construction, construction management, general contracting, or development needs. The company handles all aspects of property construction from project costing, planning, design-build, construction management, and property development. D&D Construction’s work can be found throughout Central Florida, as well as in the Florida Keys and Alabama.

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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CONTACT: Michelle Harris
407-855-5496 Ext. 242
407-948-5044
October 1, 2007

* MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT * MEDIA ALERT *
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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