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Gatorama Inc.
📍 10665 US-27, Palmdale, FL 33944🕐 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 Gatorama Inc.
Gatorama Inc. is a zoo in Palmdale, FL. Gatorama offers a unique 'face to face challenge' encounter that allows visitors to have close, interactive experiences with alligators, described by reviewers as feeling 'magical' and offering a level of proximity rarely found at similar attractions. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,360 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Best For
- All ages
- Main Attractions
- Alligator encounters, live shows, face-to-face experiences
- Admission
- $12.50-$25 general admission, $35-$115 annual passes
- Notable Feature
- 75+ year history, home to legendary alligator Goliath
💡 Did You Know?
- Gatorama offers a unique 'face to face challenge' encounter that allows visitors to have close, interactive experiences with alligators, described by reviewers as feeling 'magical' and offering a level of proximity rarely found at similar attractions
- The attraction features an albino alligator that visitors can observe during meet-and-greet experiences, a rare color variant that is notably uncommon in alligator populations
- Gatorama operates as a family-owned business with staff who demonstrate exceptional expertise and passion, evidenced by staff members going beyond their duties to locate and educate visitors about specific animals like the bobcat enclosure resident
- The facility hosts a 'Hatching Festival' special event centered around alligator breeding and hatching, which generated enough visitor interest to be mentioned as a significant review topic with 16 mentions
- Gatorama maintains a diverse animal collection beyond reptiles, including peacocks and bobcats, creating a multi-species educational experience rather than a reptile-only focus
💬 What Visitors Say
- Don't miss the face-to-face encounter with the albino alligator and the daily feeding show - these are highlighted as magical experiences by visitors and are signature interactive attractions.
- Try the 'catching baby alligators in the wading pond' activity - this hands-on experience is highly recommended by families and creates memorable moments kids will keep asking to repeat.
- Engage with staff members directly - they're exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate. They'll proactively help you find harder-to-spot animals like the bobcat and share behind-the-scenes details you won't get elsewhere.
- Plan for 1-2 hours minimum to fully experience the venue and absorb the extensive educational information about gators, crocodiles, and reptiles displayed throughout the facility.
- Tag your photos on Instagram for a chance to be featured - this is a family business that actively engages with visitors online and celebrates guest experiences.
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