Alligator farms near Orlando?

[goofy1991]

DS loves alligators and we'd love to take him to a farm. Anyone know of one relatively close to Orlando, like no more than an hour drive?

TIA

 

[Chuck S]

Gatorland is fairly close to Disney on Orange Blossom Trail, and is a classic "old Florida" attraction.

While the gift shop and offices were destroyed by a fire last year, the park is open, and they are working on rebuilding the original entrance.

http://www.gatorland.com/

 

[goofy1991]

Awesome. That's exactly the kind of place I was looking for.

 

[FLParadisevilla]

Here is a link to some of our Photos from Gatorland in December.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUser...05757-r6892708-Gatorland-Orlando_Florida.html

 

[DisneyDiva13]

DS loves alligators and we'd love to take him to a farm. Anyone know of one relatively close to Orlando, like no more than an hour drive?

TIA

I have been to Gatorland a bunch of times and it's always a blast. Not a full day attraction but great for a fun morning or afternoon. I was so sad to hear they had that fire. I'm glad to hear they are rebuilding.

 

[goofy1991]

Thanks for sharing your pics. They're great!

 

[FLParadisevilla]

Your Welcome! We enjoyed Gatorland!

 

[Freyja]

I have been to Gatorland a bunch of times and it's always a blast. Not a full day attraction but great for a fun morning or afternoon. I was so sad to hear they had that fire. I'm glad to hear they are rebuilding.

I agree. You should definately take your gator loving son there. It´s a great 1/2 attraction.

 

[Mecha Figment]

is gater land even opened. the whole front building burned down not to long ago. I think they are still rebuilding. they lost some of their animals too.

 

[Chuck S]

The park is open and operating.

 

[FLParadisevilla]

Yes the park is open we were there the first part of December this year!

 

[hollyb]

Is it far from Disney? We are staying onsite with a car and would love to take the kids there.

 

[Chuck S]

Mapquest says it is about 12 miles from OKW. Get on the 417 Greenway (toll) like you're going to the airport, get off on the Orange Blossom Trail exit and go South...looks like maybe within 2 miles of 417.

 

[ScoobyDoo84]

how much is admission into the gator park? Sounds interesting!

 

[FLParadisevilla]

Its about $20.00 for adults. Its well worth the money!

Here is a link to buy the tickets in advance and get them cheap!
http://gatorland.com/store/default.php?cPath=29

Get the train ride for the extra $2.00

 

[FLParadisevilla]

You can even do the Trainer for the day if your son really loves the gators!

https://www.gatorland.com/store/pro...id=84&osCsid=97199d92fbcfabd77d49a61d788fdc50