Gatorland Gives Larry The Alligator New Home
The Celebrity Alligator From The Villages Comes To Orlando
ORLANDO, Florida (March 14, 2019) – Gatorland®, “The Alligator Capital of the World,” is pleased to announce that Larry The Alligator, from The Villages, is its newest resident. The 800 pound, 12-foot celebrity alligator with his own Facebook page and plaque, can now call Gatorland home.
“We brought Larry to Gatorland as part of our conservation efforts to protect large nuisance alligators and save their lives, since they are often removed and euthanized,” explained Gatorland President & CEO Mark McHugh. “This project is funded through our conservation arm, Gatorland Global, where we have saved dozens of giant, nuisance alligators over the years. Larry will live out the remainder of his days with over 120 alligators on our large 15-acre Main Lake, eating fish, red meat and chicken, and sunning himself on our awesome gator beaches.”
The 100-acre theme park combines Old Florida charm with exciting experiences, exhibits, and entertainment. Gatorland originally opened as a roadside attraction in 1949. Today, it provides affordably-priced family fun featuring thousands of alligators and crocodiles, breeding marsh with observation tower, free-flight aviary, nature walk, petting zoo, educational wildlife programs, award-winning gift shop, Florida’s best train ride, Gator Gully Splash Park, on-site restaurant and one-of-a-kind shows including Gator Jumparoo and Up-close Encounters. Popular adventure experiences inside the park include the Screamin’ Gator Zipline and Stompin’ Gator Off-Road adventure.
For more Gatorland information, visit us online at www.gatorland.com or call 800-393-JAWS. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gatorland, on Twitter @gatorland.com and on Instagram: gatorland_orlando https://www.instagram.com/gatorland_orlando/
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