Gatorland in Orlando, Florida might not be like Disney World or Sea World, because it’s so much better. Gatorland is surprisingly fun, amusing, thrilling and educational. Located at 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, this 70-acre park is home to thousands of alligators in their natural habitat, plus, it’s not just alligators, there’s other wildlife as well such as crocodiles, a bird sanctuary, a petting zoo, alligator breeding pens, nurseries and rearing ponds. If you have children, they’ll love the mini water park, you’ll love the affordable ticket price and just how convenient Gatorland is to most four star hotels in Orlando .
Gatorland is not like a zoo where there are caged animals, here, you’ll walk over a wooden walkway that is above massive gatherings of alligators, basically, no matter where you walk, you’ll see an alligator as you stroll through a winding cypress swamp. You’ll be able to buy food to feed the alligators, or grab a bite to eat yourself at the on-site restaurant ‘Pearl’s Smokehouse’, with a menu featuring smoked Alligator and deep-fried gator nuggets.
Most Orlando tourist have a tendency to think that Gatorland is a cheesy tourist trap, but when they get there, they are surprised at just how beautiful the park is, and wished they had more film or battery life in their cameras, but they can find those items at the Gatorland Gift Shop. When tourist leave the premises, you’ll hear them often say they came here as a kind of a joke, but ended up having a blast.
The park was founded by the late Owen Godwin, back in 1949 and is still privately owned by his family. Gatorland provides entertainment, exhibits and affordable priced family-fun packed into one of the most pristine area of Orlando. It’s a great place to learn and have an adventure for the whole family. Gatorland is a ‘must-do’, while visiting Orlando. Plus, coming in the fall 2010, Gatorland will be soaring to new heights with the world’s first zip-line to race above the giant alligators – talk about thrilling!
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