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Gatorland Offers Affordable Family Fun All Year Round A Perfect Attraction for Toddlers, Grandpa and Everyone In Between   ORLANDO, Florida – Gatorland®, the "Alligator Capital of the World," knows how to treat families right.  Not only are there animals, shows and educational wildlife programs for everyone, but also customized activities for various age groups and areas of interest, too. Fun for the whole family are the alligator breeding marsh with observation tower, a wild bird nesting area, nature walk and the world's largest collection of rare white "leucistic" alligators in the White Gator Swamp, plus the park's signature shows such as Up-close Encounters and Legends of the Swamp and Gator Jumparoo. Young children love Gatorland's petting zoo, free flight aviary with opportunity to feed the birds, train ride all around the park, and the Gator Gully Splash Park with sprinklers and water [...]

Visit Gatorland Orlando To Experience Florida’s Great Outdoors ORLANDO, Florida – During just one day at Gatorland in Orlando, “The Alligator Capital of the World™,” visitors can have several unique Florida outdoor experiences. Take your pick from the Screamin’ Gator Zipline over hundreds of alligators, the Stompin’ Gator Off Road Adventure through the headlines to the everglades, the Alligator Breeding Marsh featuring nesting grounds for migratory birds, and the beautiful and tranquil Swamp Walk.   Plus, learn all about alligator safety in Florida and safely feed alligators, which you cannot do in the wild. A journey on the Screamin’ Gator Zip Line at Gatorland takes guests along 1,200 feet of high flying, heart pounding outdoor adventure over 130 giant alligators.  Standing over seven stories tall, the amazing towers feature multi-level launch pads and breathtaking views from high above the treetops. On the Stompin’ Gator [...]

         Holiday Shopping At Gatorland: No Park Admission Required         Free Shipping With $50 Or More Online Purchase                        20 Percent Off All Merchandise For Annual Pass Holders   Come See Our Popular Alligator Face Coverings, Warmies, Brumate Can Coolers,    Captain Rodney’s Rubs and Sauces, And More ORLANDO, Florida (Dec. 11, 2020)  –  Gatorland®, the "Alligator Capital of the World," isn’t just a great place to see alligators, crocodiles, reptiles and other amazing animals, it’s also holiday shopping central with its award-winning gift shop where of course there’s alligator themed gifts for all ages, and much more. “Warmies® have been a big deal this year.  Everybody wants our cute stuffed alligators that you put in the microwave to heat up,” said Alexis Lutz, Gift Shop Manager at Gatorland.   “Brumate can coolers and Captain Rodney’s rubs and sauces have been great sellers, too. [...]

Gatorland Announces First Annual Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down Christmas Event   Brand New Event Features the Gatorland Christmas Express, Oh No Snowmen and Gator Claws Characters, A Gingerbread Trailer Park, Social Distancing Skunk Ape and Gatorland’s Merry Elves   ORLANDO, Florida (Dec. 3, 2020)  –  Come out to the “Alligator Capital of the World” and enjoy holiday festivities at Gatorland’s brand new Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down Christmas event Dec. 5, Dec. 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20.  The Gatorland Holiday Experience, included in the regular price of admission, features holiday displays, interactive characters and holiday entertainment presented by the Gator Dans throughout the park, as well as Gatorland’s Christmas Express rolling out of the station with a brand new original holiday story for all to hear, “Bubba’s Christmas Crisis!” https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9ui1vi5bs6kl82d/AADnD3tnr7j8-UMYte3nhkkGa?dl=0 Specially themed areas for Gatorland’s Ho Ho Ho-Down Christmas event feature the Oh [...]

Happy Veteran's Day From Gatorland Park Honors Veterans, Active And Retired Military With Free Admission Nov. 11-30 ORLANDO, Florida (Nov. 5, 2020)  –  In honor of Veteran's Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Gatorland®, the "Alligator Capital of the World," is offering free admission from Nov. 11 to 30, 2020 for all veterans, active and retired military personnel with ID presented at the admission gate, plus 20 percent off for up to four family members.  Discounted Gatorland and Screamin' Gator Zip Line tickets are available for purchase at your local Info Tickets & Tours (ITT) office on base. Face masks are required per Orange County Executive Order #2020-23 regarding COVID 19 and must be visible at all times.  Please check our updated in park safety procedures at: https://www.gatorland.com/plan-your-visit/re-opening-safety/ Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park combining Old Florida charm with exciting experiences, exhibits, and entertainment. [...]

Gator Night Shine Exclusive Night-Time Experience For Halloween Or Any Time Or Add-On to Day Time Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Weekend Event Through Nov. 1 ORLANDO, Florida (Oct. 27, 2020) – Visitors to Gatorland®, the "Alligator Capital of the World," can see the park in a whole new way with Gator Night Shine any time of year, but it’s especially popular at Halloween time.  Visitors follow a guide for a private small group tour, starting at dusk, following a guide deep into the alligator breeding marsh to see the glowing red eyes of hundreds of alligators, follow their splashes and hear their bellows.  Each guest receives a flashlight and hot dogs to feed the alligators. Visitors signing up for the 1 1/2 hour tour have the unique opportunity to see and hear Gatorland come alive after dark, with hundreds of wild birds and [...]

Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins, Spooky Fun For Everyone Is Back   Weekends October 10 Through November 1   ORLANDO, Florida (Sept 22, 2020) – The “Alligator Capital of the World™” is bringing back its Gators, Ghosts and Goblins, Spooky Fun For Everyone family-friendly event again for 2020! The all ages daytime Halloween event takes place weekends from Oct. 10 through November 1. Come out in costume to this family-friendly Halloween event featuring Gatorland’s famous Social Distancing Skunk Ape, costumed character meet and greets, multiple photo opportunities, a trick or treat trail from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and a spooky train ride!  Enjoy music and fun at Frank and Stein’s Octoberfest, from an “undead” polka band as well as German beer and food for purchase! And there’s even more, including costume contests, a variety of specialty vendors, games, and giveaways.  All this [...]

     Gatorland Continues Winning Streak With Five Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2020 Reader Poll Awards ORLANDO, Florida (Aug. 31, 2020) – The readers of Orlando Weekly have chosen Gatorland, “The Alligator Capital of the World,” as winner in four categories in their Best of Orlando® 2020 Reader Poll, including:  Best Place To Show People the Real Orlando, Best Local Big Shot Who’s Not An Elected Official – Gatorland’s Savannah Boan, Best Attraction That’s Not A Theme Park, and Best Zip Line or Ropes Course, Gatorland’s Screamin’ Gator Zip Line.  Orlando Weekly Staff Pick also named Gatorland Best New Theme Park Attraction this year for its Social Distancing Skunk Ape. See the Gatorland Orlando Weekly awards acceptance video here: https://www.facebook.com/151819628065/posts/10160378022143066/?vh=e&extid=Tg6SzP68gV2pCErN&d=n Last month Gatorland was also named Best Non-Theme Park Attraction by Orlando Magazine in its Best of ORL 2020 Reader Poll. “We’re honored [...]

Gatorland Wins Best Non-Theme Park Attraction Category    In Orlando Magazine Best of Orlando 2020 Reader Poll ORLANDO, Florida (Aug. 25, 2020) – It’s official.  The readers of Orlando Magazine have selected Gatorland, “The Alligator Capital of the World™,” as the Best Non-Theme Park Attraction in the publication’s Best of Orlando 2020 Reader Poll.   Each year, thousands of Orlando Magazine readers vote on their favorites in a variety of categories, with results being revealed each August.  For the last four years, Gatorland has placed among the top 3 finalists in the Best Non-Theme Park category, before taking top honors this year. “We’re so excited that people in Central Florida have voted for us,” said Mark McHugh, President and CEO of Gatorland.  “We feel the love, especially after re-opening our doors in May following the temporary closure we all experienced here in our local [...]

Ten Great Ways To Experience The Alligator Capital of The World 4th of July Weekend With Half Off For Florida Residents   ORLANDO, Florida (June 30, 2020)  –  Make this 4th of July special at Gatorland®, “The Alligator Capital of the World™,” with your very own Top 10 List of experiences and a half-off Florida Resident special. Locals can save half off single day admissions now through July 31, 2020. That means adults pay just $14.99 rather than $29.99 plus tax; Children ages 3-12 pay $9.99 rather than $19.99 plus tax and Seniors 55+ pay $12.49 rather than $24.99 plus tax.  Children 2 and under are free. Proof of Florida residency for adults is required.  https://www.gatorland.com/specials/florida-resident-promotions/. Florida residents can upgrade to the Gatorland Grunt package for just $11.99 plus tax.  This combo ticket features 3 of our most popular attractions – Meet-A-Gator, Gator [...]