Gatorland®, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” is making history in 2024!
Central Florida’s very first attraction that opened in 1949 is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and on May 18th and 19th, the park kicked off the festivities with a Diamond Jubilee Celebration and, all the fun and games of the Fifth Annual Gatorpalooza weekend.
Gatorpalooza 2024, featured music, specialty food, craft vendors, artisans, family fun, games, appearances by the Gatorland Vlog Team, and, of course, all the alligators, animals, and awesomeness that a day at Gatorland has to offer.
“We are excited beyond belief to be celebrating 75 amazing years in our Central Florida community. It is thrilling to share this historic event with all our friends and visitors who have supported us and watched us grow all these years,” exclaimed Mark McHugh, President and CEO of Gatorland. “Gatorpalooza is always so much fun, and combining our 75th celebration will create an unbelievable weekend. Of course, everyone will want to see Jawlene, our world-famous rescue alligator in her brand new home, and the world’s rarest alligators, Mystic the Leucistic and her brother Mayhem.”
Gatorpalooza is just the start of celebrations, and there will be more to come throughout the year, stay tuned!
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