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Gatorland
📍 14501 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32837🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About Gatorland
Wild animal park with educational shows. Animal park with species such as alligators, birds & wild cats, plus educational shows & a zip line. Gatorland features a White Gator Swamp exhibit, housing rare white alligators which are a leucistic color variation found naturally in Florida. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 26,760 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Location
- Alligator Capital of the World
- Hours
- Daily 10 AM - 5 PM
- Highlights
- Alligators, Crocodiles, Zipline experiences
💡 Did You Know?
- Gatorland features a White Gator Swamp exhibit, housing rare white alligators which are a leucistic color variation found naturally in Florida
- The park offers multiple zipline experiences including Screamin' Gator Zipline and Gator Gauntlet Zipline, allowing visitors to soar over animal habitats
- Gatorland operates a Gator Night Shine program, an evening experience allowing visitors to observe alligators' reflective eye shine in their natural nocturnal behavior
- The park maintains a diverse collection spanning 8+ primary animal groups including alligators, crocodiles, snakes, tortoises, birds, Florida panthers, and capybaras across multiple exhibit habitats
- Gatorland is a conservation-focused facility that operates a breeding marsh and participates in alligator rescue and swamp conservation education programs
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for at least 3-5 hours to fully explore the park. Visitors consistently report spending this duration and wishing they had more time, especially if you discover the splash pad (which many first-timers miss). The spacious swamp trail and numerous gator exhibits require adequate time to appreciate.
- Don't skip the add-on experiences like feeding gators and birds in the aviary—reviewers highlight these as unforgettable highlights and note that add-on prices are reasonable compared to other attractions. These interactive activities are particularly impactful for children and reptile enthusiasts.
- Florida residents should ask about the FL resident discount at entry—multiple visitors mention receiving significant discounts. Combined with already affordable base ticket prices, this makes Gatorland one of the most budget-friendly attractions in Orlando.
- Bring kids prepared for water play by mentioning the splash pad in advance. Many families discover it mid-visit and regret not planning accordingly. The splash pad, combined with the playground and animal feeding opportunities, makes it ideal for young children (toddlers and up with no height restrictions).
- Start with the main gator viewing areas and swamp trail to understand the park's conservation mission and breeding programs. Reviewers emphasize learning about rescued gators and swamp ecology as key takeaways, suggesting staff and exhibits provide substantial educational context about these topics.
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