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Gatorland

14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, U.S. 441, Orlando, FL 32837
407-855-5496
As featured in Orlando for young kids
Ranked #25 of 162 attractions in Orlando
4.5 of 5 stars 677 Reviews
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Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Zoos
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Fee: Yes
Description: Gatorland features 3,000 gators and 89 crocodiles, as well as a number of bird and snake exhibits.
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012 NEW

I took my 3 boys to Gatorland (May 2012). We got there shortly after they opened and spent the entire day there until they closed. There was plenty to do for the entire day and we enjoyed seeing all the animals. I wish the shows had been a little more educational, but they were entertaining. I thought the price was... More

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Saint Cloud, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

Dedinately a place to go if you want to see alligators and more alligators and more alligators. The Albino alligators are awesome and the feeding show was cool. But after awhile it got boring looking at alligators. I recommend it to everyone! More

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Orlando, Florida
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

My husband and I went here to enjoy Florida Residents Days. There is a ten dollars entrance fee if you live in Florida until the end of June. Otherwise the fee is less than thirty. This is a very pleasant park to visit. It was definitely ran old school style! You could actually get quite close to the animals and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

My husband and I thought we would do the night tour. It was fantastic. We were lucky and the only 2 there meaning we had our own guide, were able to hold a gator and a snake (well he did)The best part was being allowed to feed the gators out in the pond with hotdogs, being at night you could... More

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Indio, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

I visited gatorland 2 years ago with my family. We had a great time my daughter took pictures on top of the gator ofcourse it had tape around the mouth she thought she was so brave. we weren't sure of going at 1st since we thought it wasnt going to be great but it was. We are planning our next... More

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Oviedo, Florida
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Gatorland was established in 1949 by the late Owen Godwin. My first visit was in 1959 at the age of 7. Now my grandchildren are fervent lovers of the park. The park continues to improve and add new attractions. A world class gift shop was built after a fire destroyed the original shop. A zip line has also been recently... More

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Orlando
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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Well worth the trip (and the cost). My 23 HOA son was in town and we were looking for something to do. We scheduled a two-hour trip to go before dinner out. We were all very surprised at the cleanliness and upkeep of the park as well as the number of different attractions! We expected a kind of small, run... More

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Orlando, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012
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I have been putting off Gatorland just because it seemed so... tacky. Well, it wasn't! I am a nature lover and walking around this place was beautiful. I took 4 kids with me: my 19 year-old, two 17 year-olds, and a 9 year-old. Everyone had a blast. Yes I do plan to go back. Florida residents often get special admission... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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Recently visited Gatorland with a few members of my family. Had been thinking of visiting for sometime and finally went. Wasn't sure what to expect but in the end we were all pleasantly surprised. Great admission value in comparison to other Orlando area attractions, free parking, clean facility, knowledgeable staff running the various shows (gator wrestling and gator jumping) they... More

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Essex
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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Wow what a fun place this was and so unexpected, not a bad price either. We really did enjoy our day here, the shows they did were entertaining and the staff were always attentive and seemed to be having fun. They appreciated your custom and you choosing to visit them and support them. They always had time to help you,... More

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