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Gatorland

14501 S Orange Blossom Trail · Orlando, FL

Why you should go…

Open since 1949, Gatorland is a family-run wildlife park built around thousands of alligators and crocodiles. Its Gator Jumparoo and wrestling shows are longtime staples, and the Screamin' Gator Zip Line sends riders soaring directly over a breeding marsh. A boardwalk trail winds through cypress swamp for a quieter look at the park's birds and reptiles.

  • #alligators
  • #wildlife
  • #zip line
  • #florida
  • #family

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Gatorland, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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  • Theatre & Events
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