Gatorland Provides Safety Tips As 2019 Alligator Breeding Season Begins
Florida’s Most Trusted Authority On Alligator Safety and Education
ORLANDO, Florida (April 4, 2019) – With the start of alligator breeding season now underway, Gatorland® reminds the public that any body of water in the state of Florida can be home to alligators and that they are now on the move, looking for mates and nesting sites. Here are some important things to keep in mind from Florida’s Most Trusted Authority on Alligator Safety and Education:
• Take note that we are in alligator breeding season right now. Alligators can be very territorial and many are on the move looking for mates.
• When there is a drought and water levels are low, this also puts alligators on the move.
• Use extra caution in the morning or evening hours in shallow water, as alligators may think the splashing is an animal at the waters’ edge or is in distress
• Stay away from alligators you see in the wild and do not feed them.
• Remember, it is against the law in the State of Florida to feed or harass an alligator in the wild.
• Report any alligator concerns by contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission through http://myfwc.com/.
- Please also take a look at Gatorland’s official alligator safety video:
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.
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