Gatorland

01/17/06

Must-See for Everyone! by Julie A. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Gatorland is a long-time tourist attraction that should be seen by everyone--visitors and residents alike. They not only exhibit alligators and other animals, but they provide a lot of education about them and their native habitats.

Because they actually farm alligators, visitors can see gators from birth to full-grown, including photos of some sizeable record-holders. The Godwin family did Central Florida a great service with this venue, and it's a good place to see alligators up close and, if you're so inclined, to even taste gator meat or buy a gator souvenir (handbag or briefcase).

Prices are reasonable for the entertainment they provide. Convenient, accessible location with a fun gift shop and plenty of parking.

PROS: Educational, interesting, amazing

CONS:

Perhaps no theme park in Orlando leaves you with a more indelible memory of Florida.

by Contributor at Citysearch

Overview
Founded in 1949, the park puts visitors up close and personal with Florida's best-known and most fearsome reptile, the alligator. Lots of alligators, to be honest. Expect to see them from behind well-screened fences, which ensure safety but still puts people close enough to cause discomfort, particularly when the menacing reptiles thrash and jump for show.

The Experience
Shows include the Gator Jumparoo, where gators jump for their meals, and the Gator Wrestling Stadium, where a crazy Cracker wrassles for the sport of it. Gatorland also features other wildlife, including an impressive collection of snakes, such as Monty--a 16-foot python. Also of note is the Alligator Breeding Marsh and the bird sanctuary, which contains thousands of birds and may be seen from the observatory walkway above the trees.

05/24/03

Overpriced

by orlandocouple at Citysearch

Way overpriced for what you get. Better to go to Disney or ANY other place than this. Is an expensive borefest.

• Cons: Price, Boring