Gatorland in Orlando, FL

14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail • Orlando, FL 32837
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A 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, Gatorland is an affordable family attraction that lets guests see thousands of real alligators and crocodiles—including four very rare leucistic (white) alligators up close. The park also features a free-flight aviary, a petting zoo, a zipline ride, rookie gator wrestling, “trainer for a day” gator training lessons, live shows and more.

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from Ashley, one of our Orlando Travel Experts
  • Gator splash park on-site; excellent area to cool off on hot days.
  • Free parking is available for guests.
  • Buy hot dogs to feed the gators.
  • Photo opportunities with baby gators are available (fee).
  • If planning to get photos, pre-purchase them online to save a few bucks.
  • A must do for kids: Jr. Gator Wrestling!
  • Watch live alligator shows.
  • Soar through the park on the Screamin' Gator Zip Line.
  • Get up close to the animals at the petting zoo.
  • Breeding marsh on-site.
  • The Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure is an off-road vehicle excursion featuring sharp drops, sudden turns, a whole lot of alligators, and comedic tour guides.
  • Stompin' Gator Off-Road Adventure is not included in general admission.
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For more than 70 years, Gatorland has been creating Fun, Smiles, and Special Memories for millions of visitors who have entered through its world-famous gator mouth entrance.

Located between Orlando and Kissimmee on the South Orange Blossom Trail, Gatorland is one of Central Florida's classic attractions, and provides a unique and natural alternative to the larger theme parks of today. Founded by the late Owen Godwin in 1949, and still privately owned by his family today, Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and
wildlife preserve, combining "Old Florida" charm with exciting, new exhibits and entertainment, making it Orlando's best half day attraction®.

Known internationally as the "Alligator Capital of the World ®," Gatorland provides affordable family fun showcasing thousands of alligators and crocodiles including four extremely rare leucistic "white" alligators. The free-flight aviary, petting zoo, one of a kind animal shows, natural alligator breeding marsh, and the "thrilling" Screamin' Gator Zip Line will ensure your day will be filled with Fun, Smiles and Special Memories!

Get up-close and personal with gators, crocs, birds, turtles, zebu, deer and much more! Enjoy one-of-a kind shows like the Alligators – Legends of the Swamp as one of the bravest daredevils at Gatorland
takes the stage with a 6- 8 foot alligator in order to demonstrate the amazing survival features of this legendary creature. Cheer on the stars of the famous Gator Jumparoo as they jump 4 to 5 feet out of the
water. Then head on over to the Up-Close Encounters Show where you can expect to find the unexpected!

Feed the lovable animals at the petting zoo and the aviary. Then head out to the Swamp Walk or Alligator Breeding Marsh and Bird Rookery where nature is in charge and every visit is unique!

Don’t forget to visit Pearl’s Smokehouse for some good ole’ fashion comfort food before you head on over to the award-winning Gift Shop where you can find everything from t-shirts and plush animals to
specialty items and limited-edition pieces.

Gatorland shows:
Gator Jumparoo Show
Thrills and chills abound as some of the largest alligators in the world actually jump four to five feet out of the water to retrieve food in this famous one-of-a-kind show. Learn more about alligators and
crocodiles and their awesome powers. Watch as giant alligators jump high enough out of the water to actually snatch food from the trainer's hand. A must see for the entire family!

Alligators – Legend of the Swamp show
Watch as one of the bravest daredevils at Gatorland takes the stage with a 6-8 foot alligator in order to demonstrate the amazing survival features of this legendary creature! This show is not to be missed!

Up Close Encounters
You never know what kind of animal you might be introduced to next at the Up close Encounters Show! You'll get to meet fascinating creatures from around the globe as well as Florida's native wildlife -
including some of the most dangerous snakes alive!
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Jose anon-calvo
UK
1 Review
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"Gatorland"
November 2019 NEW
An expensive day out, quite a disappointment, old and tired, not up to the usual polished professional shows and parks. Would not recommend.
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Tip: Expensive, tired and old fashioned. Not good value for money.

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Melody Felczak
Princeton, MN
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"First experience Zip-lining"
October 2019 NEW
I went to Gatorland as a kid and remembered loving it so now I've taken my kids, this is their third time, they absolutely love it. This time we went specifically for the zip-lining. Kids ranging in age from 11 - 15 they had a great time. An experience they will always remember.
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Tip: If you get the Groupon for admission/zip lining don't expect to use it right away. You have to make reservations for zip-lining. I wanted to make sure we could get in before purchasing then I bought the Groupon and it did not become available until the next day. Gatorland was great about letting me cancel the ziplining without penalty.

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Robert Chamberlain
Appleton , WI
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"Relaxing day"
October 2019 NEW
Enjoyed walking around seeing the gators, birds and other wildlife.
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Tip: Walk through the woods on the trail. Saw a snake curled up on a small branch and a large turtle.

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Larry Vice
Roseville, CA
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"A good trip back in time"
October 2019
Gatorland reminded us of places we visited growing up. No fancy neon, electronics no buy his shirt etc at every stop. Good entertainment at a great price, very family oriented, defiantly would recommend for family. Very refreshing after a day at one of he major theme parks, also great price also needed after day at major park.
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Tip: give yourself enough time to see everything, shows have set times

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Atiq T.
Woodbridge , VA
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"Excellent entertainment & friendly staff. Good value for money."
October 2019
Very good place to spend a day with family. Like a private petting zoo for alligators. Plenty to do & experience throughout the park. Lots of shows throughout the day. Zip line & feeding is a must experience. A must visit place in Orlando área.
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Tip: Avoid rainy days. Limited availability for a few experiences.

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Ellenor Chalmers
UK
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"Great Experience - bring lots of dollars in change (hidden costs for feeding etc)"
September 2019
Unique experience which is worth doing but lots of hidden costs for extra things - feeding birds, holding baby alligators, feeding them etc - can all add up. Worth getting the package deal but still costs for separate activities. (no package includes everything)
Shows were good and water park was good fun for the children and ideal for a cool off. Can spend at least six hours there doing everything and having a bit of lunch.
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Tip: Bring cash/change with you to buy animal feed - watch out for the greedy birds :-) !

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John Tyner
Newport News, VA
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"Gatorland"
July 2019
One of the best places we went to on vacation!! There is so much more than gators here. They have many other animals, petting zoo, zip line, rides, etc. We need to come back just to see/do everything.
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Tip: Expect more than gators!

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Erica Vargas
Pompano beach, FL
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"Exactly what we expected and more!"
July 2019
There was lots to do and lots of gators! There were plenty of other animals and the shows were great and entertaining. Over all great visit and had lots of fun
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Tip: Most of the park is outdoors so bring sunscreen!

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MAMAB3AR81
Culpeper, Virginia
"Best stop of our trip!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed November 13, 2019 NEW
This was the best stop of our trip. My sister (who’s deathly afraid of EVERYTHING) got picked from the crowd to help hold a massive boa constrictor, my son eagerly agreed to take a pic with the same snake, we got to see alligators, crocodiles, flamingos, tortoise, and so many more, and there were still things we didn’t get to do. The place is huge with so much to do for all ages. I highly recommend this stop to anyone thinking about going!
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Traveller12953
Malone, New York
"Don't miss this place."
TripAdvisor user rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed November 12, 2019 NEW
A wonderful change of pace from the corporate theme parks, and reasonably priced. Good for couples or kids. There is so much to see, you can feed birds and crocodiles alike. Well informed staff and most of the animals look well cared for. There was so much to do and see, that we didn't leave enough time to do everything. We will return to finish:)
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retrorabbit66
Kokomo, Indiana
"Fun and educational!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed November 10, 2019 NEW
I went to Gatorland because it is the oldest theme park in Florida. I figured it would be a good place for me to kill a couple of hours while my husband attended the Microsoft Ignite conference, but I ended up staying most of the day! Not only can you get up close and personal with several of the animals, it's extremely educational. I did the swamp walk and loved the embedded signs that explained what I was looking at. The train ride is informational as well if you don't want to take the long walk. The layout is such that you can see a ton of gators right up front if you don't want to spend a lot of time, but spread out enough that you can explore on your own away from a lot of crowds. On the swamp walk, there were long periods of time where there wasn't another soul in either direction - very cool but somewhat freaky at the same time :) I wasn't expecting a lot going into it but Gatorland turned out to be one of my favorite parts of our trip to Orlando!
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7oceandrive
"There are a lot of Gators, a lot"
TripAdvisor user rating 3 out of 5
Reviewed November 10, 2019 NEW
Gatorland is pretty popular and lots of people go there and have lots of fun and really enjoy their time there, I’m just not one of them, but hey that’s just me
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Floyd1978
Cardiff, United Kingdom
"Brilliant Day out "
TripAdvisor user rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed November 09, 2019 NEW
Excellent day out, left to wander at your own pace and take everything in at your leisure, we went for the grunt package, but in all honesty I wouldn't bother next time, 9 year old loved sitting on the gator, which in hindsight I the adults didn't need to buy the grunt package to view (I don't agree with that sort of thing so was a waste for me to purchase the grunt package) likewise to feed a gator, you can purchase if you wish once inside for not a lot of dollars, so I dont feel if was of benefit. Besides that it was an excellent day out one of our favourites of the trip! Highly recommended
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gatorland

Do you have to purchase an admission ticket to Gatorland in order to do the Gatorland Zipline?
Yes, you must purchase the admission ticket to Gatorland to do the zipline. You would need to purchase the Gatorland Screamin’ Gator Zipline Park Combo. If only several people in your party are ziplining and you are only going to watch you still need to purchase an admission ticket into Gatorland.

Do you need to set up a certain time for your zipline?
Yes, it is recommended that your ticket is purchased at least 24 hrs prior. Your e-ticket will include a phone number that you will call to set up your scheduled zipline.

Is there a parking fee at Gatorland?
No. Parking is free!  

What are the hours of operation for Gatorland?
Gatorland is open daily from 10:00am to 5:00pm. 

Can I rent a stroller and/or a wheelchair?
Yes. Rentals are available on a first come, first served basis:
  • Single Stroller - $10 + tax
  • Double Stroller - $15 + tax
  • Wheelchair - $10 + tax
  • Electric Wheelchair - $25 + tax

What is the Stompin' Gator Off-Road Adventure? 
The Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure embarks on a high speed, turbulent ride with sudden turns and sharp drops. Board one of three, 12-foot-high custom-made, off-road monster vehicles for a 15-minute rugged and hilarious adventure like no other theme park ride anywhere. This exciting ride is filled wacky new Gatorland characters, singing tour guides, swampy adventure, and, of course, lots of alligators. Each vehicle is specially branded and named after iconic real alligators and crocodiles at Gatorland, including Bonecrusher, Cannibal Jake, and Swamp Ghost.

The Stompin' Gator Off-Road Adventure is not included in General Admission.

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