Gatorland?

[Tinkrbell]

I have seen ads for this in the past and was just wondering if it was worth visiting?

Thanks.

 

[Topper]

Check out the website:

Gatorland

It's been eons since I was there (early 70's)

 

[MICOL]

It was alot of fun, It takes about 1/2 day to visit we did it the day we landed at Orlando and stopped on the way to Disney. My DS loved it and the shows were good.

 

[MalcolmC]

It's an entertaining half day out. Go for it!

 

[Katiebug]

My dh makes us go to gatorland every time we go to orlando. It is fun but watch your children!!! I swear those gators are just waiting for one to accidentally fall in. (Just Kidding)

It is a blast & pretty cheap. You can buy discounted tickets for $15pp. You can feed the gators hot dogs which they love. Some crazy guy teases this really big gator with a chicken. I'm not sure if he still has all his fingers or not. You can sit on a big "fake" gator or stand in the entrance which is a big gator mouth. We always get some pretty funny pictures.

Gatorland has never been really crowded either. I would definitely give it a try.

Katiebug the Ladybug

 

[bmt337]

Our family, consisting of my husband, myself and three kids have visited Gatorland three times in the last three or four years. Thoroughly enjoy each visit there. Its clean, relaxing, and a "tad more laid back". Certainly something in between going to the theme parks. For people with children its something most parents wouldn't have to be told, but do not let your children CLIMB the railings overlooking the gators. Our last trip down a dad was inside paying for everyone to get in. The son strolled past him out on to the wooden boardwalk overlooking the alligators. He climbs up on the railing and kneels down on the four by four post to get a better view of the alligators. The child was about 9 yrs. old as his mother stood back taking pictures of him. I looked and saw there was no safety net in front of him and if he had fallen in that would have been it. Gatorland has taken every protection to ensure everyones safety. However some adults can't or don't choose to read the signs that say "don't let your children climb the railings". This particular mother was oblivious to the danger her son was in and as I was about to turn to her, a employee came running over frantic and said "let me show you what would have happened to your son had he fallen over". He took out a few weiners and threw them in. The alligator went in a frenzy. He said, that ones called Oscar. He said if your son had fallen in, he said there wouldn't have been a thing any of us could have done to save him. This alligator was about 14 feet long. Knowing childrens curiousities, I always know where my kids are and explain to them why they can't climb the railings. And we have never had a problem. I guess some parents should come with a "book". Otherwise, its enjoyable, The canteen at the far end of Gatorland sells drinks and food. If you buy the collectors cup (approx. $2.25) it costs only a quarter to refill it with pop over and over. They have great wildlife shows (snakes, alligators), a train that circles Gatorland, a bird enclosure where you can actually go in and feed them as they fly all around you. Its a really neat place. You'll enjoy it.

 

[LynetteWDW]

Hi,
We've been to Gatorland twice. The last time was in May. It's fun for the kids. After the Gator wrestling, you can line up to wrestle a gator. I got really nice pictures. My oldest son, 18, was the last to "wrestle" the gator and the Gator Wrestler has some fun with him. That alone was worth the price! It's a nice 1/2 day park. IMO, give it a try!!