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Gatorland
14501 Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837, United States
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Er
Review №1

My family and I loved visiting here. This was their first time and even my teenager boys were engaged in the Gators and information given. This was my first time back in a few years and it was even better than the last time. We will be coming back soon to do the swamp rides! Thanks for providing a great family memory.

To
Review №2

This place should be on everyone’s “must see” places in the Orlando area. It’s easy to get to and there’s something for everyone. I was amazed at how big this place is and could not believe just how many gators are there. Beautiful animals everywhere, not just gators but birds, huge tortoises, snakes, emus, Florida panthers...even caught a glimpse of a Skunk Ape from the train ride around he park ;) The best part was the Meet-A-Gator show. Our guides were fantastic! Funny and informative, they really are pros. You definitely need 3 to 4 hours or more to see it all. I’ll definitely visit again to see what might have missed.

M.
Review №3

Really awesome place to visit! I was seriously surprised at what’s in there. And the shows were all just awesome! Really is fun for the whole family! And you might even get lucky and be in the show, as one of my friends was chosen! Really made her day. Just Awesome! Especially if you’re a real animal, and “gator”, lover. Id show more pictures, but you must see for yourself.

Jo
Review №4

This place was really interesting for the adults and children...Even though we were caught in a small monsoon it was still fun...Lots and lots of, alligators, turtles, snakes, toads, large cats, cockatoos, exotic birds, frogs, etc, etc...The employees were great and knowledgeable about the experience...They have a little train ride around the park thats relaxing and informative...We purchased tickets for the gator experience and it was a great time...We purchased the optional pic with a gator and it didnt disappoint... They have food, drinks and snacks to purchase...Plenty of parking and a gift shop as well...Overall it was an educational/fun day...We would definitely come back...

Ch
Review №5

Good alternative to the big parks. Spent 2-3hours. Lots and lots of gators but the birds trying to steal the gators food was fun to watch also!!

Sa
Review №6

Awesome place to take the family. All the shows were funny and really fun. I recommend the Stompin Gator off-road Adventure. Its was the best part of Gatorland. Its $10 per person not included in your entrance fee.

Gr
Review №7

Had a great day here. Enjoyed seeing all the gators of every age and type throughout the park. So much to do and see. Very enjoyable time and will definitely be back.

ED
Review №8

Come and explore Floridas original residents in their natural habitat. Once inside youll see these modern day dinosaurs up close and personal. The display of gators is very impressive as they are grouped by size. During the day most of the large ones are cooling off deep underwater. Only at dusk do they come out for air.Towards the back part of the park they have albino garters, who knew they even existed! At the end of the park is an awesome walk through an actual swamp. All I have to say is bring comfortable shoes or sneakers, your feet will thank you.

Ka
Review №9

First time going and seeing an alligator and I had a lot of fun. It was a blast and I had a great experience!

Je
Review №10

Had an amazing time! We had a free day during our trip and stumbled upon Gatorland! It will be one of the highlights of the trip! The staff were HILARIOUS! The atmosphere was upbeat. Super reasonably priced!! The gators were amazing!

Sh
Review №11

They have really fun shows throughout the day. This is a fun park to visit when you want to do something that doesnt last the whole day and is an easy visit. The animals they have are fun to watch the there is a lot of beautiful scenery. This is a good trip for all ages.

B
Review №12

In my opinion Orlandos oldest and BEST family fun attraction!! Besides being the gator capital of the world, you can also see many other amazing animals as well as take a small slow relaxing train ride. Many shows are offered, yet the highlight is the Jumparoo center stage which is a thrilling experience!! This is a must see... a hidden gem not to be missed.

La
Review №13

We had a blast here. The stomping gator off road ride was a blast. The staff were wonderful and it was worth the money. The weather was perfect and there was plenty to keep us occupied for several hours. We even saw a trash can panda. We also found a little piece of home via the Fairhope made viewer. ️

Vi
Review №14

Fun place to go with the family. Live shows, train ride, zip lines and plenty to see and do. A great way to spend a few hours with a lot to do for all ages. Glad we decided to make it a stop on our to-do list this vacation. You will enjoy yourself and learn a couple things at the same time.

Wi
Review №15

Had a great time here!! They have a small water playground for the younger kids (1 - 12) plus if its hot you can cool off on any of the sprinkler. Many things to see. They have zip lines also but didnt have time to try it out...next time for sure. Great family place.

Ch
Review №16

Quaint charming little attraction filled with gator shows and attractions. The petting zoo and train ride were very cool. They have zip lines and a swamp buggy ride as well. Definitely a fun day trip with the family. Will be back when my Son is a little older.

An
Review №17

Gatorland is definitely is a wonder of Florida to see anyone with any budget can go everything is reasonable, staff super friendly so much to see the kids absolutely loved it... and it will bring the kid out of you again.feeding the gators was really awesome. The shows were also educational was the perfect place to spend the day.

An
Review №18

Great family experience! Lots to do, and well exceeded my expectations. Easily can enjoy a full day of fun, and socially distance. So many great attractions for all ages and fun photo ops! We will definitely go back!

Da
Review №19

My whole group had a great time here. The staff here are awesome and rather funny. The attractions were entertaining too. If you like gators you will enjoy this place. Highly recommend!

Do
Review №20

This is literally my favorite place in the entire world. I have annual passes and every visit feels new and unique. Additionally we have done the night shine tour twice now and they do different information each time and locations so the experience is worth going more than once!The most recent time I went was on Halloween Night to the night shine where Michael lead us on a really fun, personal, and informative tour and introduced us to some fun critters before feeding the swamp kitties. We even got to see and meet their social media star Savannah and learn a few of the gators names!

Ro
Review №21

For a couple almost 30s, we had an absolute blast. We decided last minute to come by, after 4 hours during reduced capacity we were very satisfied.Spend the $2 on the train, and definitely walk the whole park, including the back! There is so much more than just whats on the map they give you.

Je
Review №22

At the time I visited there was much of nothing going on. The parking was pretty full, so I was surprised that there was not much action inside. The line for the train ride was excruciatingly long. The best thing was that the kids wet playground was open. That took care of our little one from getting bored.

Sa
Review №23

We were a little concerned about just how much fun an alligator attraction would be. On arriving, 5 year old great nephew said that doesnt sound fun but both the adults AND the kiddos seemed to enjoy it tremendously! I actually would highly recommend it. Pretty affordable, lots of laughs (read their signs, theyre hilarious) and the shows are very comedy focused. Wasnt sure alligators could be entertaining, but theyve developed this venue quite well! We took tons of pictures... Pretty interactive... Id definitely recommend it!!

Ju
Review №24

This place was so fun! Definitely a highlight from our trip. The staff did a great job making you feel welcome and leading the shows. Our visit was literally during a hurricane storm and on a weekday that was less busy, but they made everything feel just as important and professional as if it were a full crowd. Really cool to see all the gators and birds and my husband got to feed the gators up close and hold a Python. Even for a reptile hater like me it was a fun day. Highly recommend!

Da
Review №25

In Florida, to see anyone with any budget can go hear, it is reasonable, staff are super friendly so much to see the kids absolutely loved it... feeding the gators was really awesome. The shows were also educational was the perfect place to spend the day.

Ol
Review №26

Pretty good place to go, animals looked well cared for and staff that I interacted with seemed to really love their job and care for the animals safety and well-being during close up encounters.

Yo
Review №27

OMG!!!! NEVER... EVER... thought Id find myself on the back of Gator... feeding them etc. What an awesome experience. Staff were very very very nice, professional and focused on ensuring safety while making sure we had a great time. Id definitely do this again. Lol

Gl
Review №28

The gators are fun to observe. The gator wrangling show was fun and informative. Many fun pay as you go options like zip line and a few other things. If you have fear of birds be aware there are many, many vultures.

Ne
Review №29

Visit this place if youre in Orlando! Family fun. Feeding the gators was a show within itself!

Ri
Review №30

Wonderful education on gators. Now is a great time to go. Nice weather and not crowded at all. Easy to social distance and mask required except during pictures. Staff is wonderful and the buggy ride is hilarious

Ke
Review №31

We love ziplining over gators! This is an old-time Florida attraction where you feel like you get good value for your money. There are no additional parking fees, the food is reasonably-priced, and the animal shows are fun. In spring, seeing the nesting waterbirds right off the boardwalk is especially nice.

S
Review №32

Good place to visit with short amount of time available. Place is rather small and walk around on all of the paths would take about an hour. It can be much longer if one wants to see shows that are running at certain hours. Food seems to be OK and not pricy but the gift shop was bit pricey. Although it is OK compared to gift shops by major attractions in the area.

Ni
Review №33

A Florida institution for over 70 years, I am so happy to have finally visited this place. Tons of great experiences and up close encounters. As a Florida resident, it is easily the best value in Orlando.I love the attention to detail and how they embraced tue roadside attraction nature of the park. Kitsch is always 5ue way to go and Gatorland covers that well.This place is deceptively large, with tons to see. Bring your kids, have some fun. Feed some gators.

We
Review №34

Everyone was super friendly. It wasnt too crowded and we really enjoyed riding the Christmas train. The food was good and they even had soft serve ice cream. If we lived in Florida we would go to Gatorland all the time.

da
Review №35

It is pricey but the conservation work they are doing is very vital to Floridas ecosystem. Many birds nest there safely. It is well maintained. The jumperoo show must be seen for the skit alone. Loved those guys!! I took a photo of my 5 little boys in 1999 and we recreated it with all grown men and two little grandsons. Epic mother moment. Masks were worn by all and distances maintained. Glad we went!

Ti
Review №36

Love the conservation efforts to ensure the generation to come has the ability to see animals from history. Lots of activities here to make the day memories last for years.

An
Review №37

A great value for the money! Lots of extras to do that of course cost extra, but there is plenty to do just with a regular admission. Overall as clean as you can expect a park that houses animals to be. Lots of choices for refreshments and a great gift shop.

Ji
Review №38

Absolutely enjoyed my experience here. Very interactive. Amazing animals!!!

Je
Review №39

Gatorland is a must to visit. We booked the trainer for the day experience and it was worth every penny. Michael was our guide and he was great. Humorous and very knowledgeable. He answered all our questions and had some fun stories to share. We got to hold baby and juvenile gators, feed several adult gators. Up close interactions with snakes, spiders, lizards, bugs, birds, tortioses, albino and leucistic gators. Overall if you love animals and always wish you could go in the employee only areas or play with the animals behind the scenes, trainer for a day is worth checking out!

As
Review №40

Fun place for the kids. You get to feed the alligators. Some of them really big and scary but not aggressive. The rest are small and cute.

Br
Review №41

Excellent staff! Excellent experience! You go in and from the start youll have a blast. Plenty to see and do. I was hesitant to go to the shows but was laughing and having a good time. I highly highly recommend this as a family fun even or even great for couples.

ol
Review №42

Awesome adventure. So many Gators. Had a fun time

19
Review №43

I went to this old Florida attraction today and enjoyed what I got to see and yes it is a land of gators. From babies to large specimens easily seen. I would have liked to have stayed longer, but and the reason for 3 stars, Gatorland requires face coverings to be worn at ALL times. However there was some sort of religious sect group of 25-30 persons of all ages and most all were not wearing any face covering or wearing what they had improperly. I noticed several employees pass by the group and not take any action on the violation. So I left.

Ly
Review №44

Loved it! Very reasonably priced. We fed gators, held gators and snakes! Super nice staff. Chloe was an absolute delight at the photo booth, she gave us some extra time and information with the boa! Made my kids day!

ja
Review №45

It was such an awesome experience for all of our children they absolutely loved the shows the workers etc. The cleanliness is absolutely perfect going above and beyond. We will definitely be returning because it was so much FUN!

Je
Review №46

What an awesome day. We went here with our 3 teenagers (2 girls and boy )and they all enjoyed themselves. Looking for a cost effective excursion? I expected it to be about 1 hours worth of entertainment, but we were here for 4 hours. Great Instagram post sitting on a gator. Honestly we enjoyed this day more than the theme parks. Thank you crew staff for making this an enjoyable day for our family. Gatorland rocks!

Do
Review №47

Definitely has improved. Its a good time plenty of animals other than alligators to see. There is a pretty neat zip line. It does get a little hot but there is a splash park.

la
Review №48

We were here 11/3/20. Stopped on our way waiting for plane home. Fed gators, saw 2 shows and did the zipline. Had lots of fun, very clean and a nice lunch

To
Review №49

We had a wonderful day. The entire park is exceptionally clean. Lots of fun and plenty of gators. Cant wait to go back.

Pe
Review №50

Loved it great place to spend the day. Very clean park and restrooms were very clean. Many places to sanitize and wash your hands was a huge plus.

Be
Review №51

I love Gatorland.If I had to choose between spending a day at Epcot or spending a day at Gatorland, I would instantly choose Gatorland (Epcots overrated anyway and all the Disneyworld parks are WAY overpriced). Was going to go again this year but, unfortunately, COVID-19 screwed up our travel plans. But well definitely be going in October if things calm down by then.I have been to Gatorland many times and it is just awesome. The shows are fun and educational, the staff are friendly and informative, the setting is absolutely beautiful, every visit is different (last time I was there, a peacock strolled into the dining area and walked around), etc. I went last year and did the Trainer-For-A-Day program and it was the most fun Ive ever had in Orlando.

Kz
Review №52

Great place to go to. Fun place for the family to visit. They are also observing social distancing which gives me a sense of safety. Great way to see gators up close without the danger!

Cr
Review №53

Very nice and lovely experience with the animals, they have sitting on a gator after the show, feeding animals, and even holding a gator and snake for a photo. Not too expensive either. Worth it for the day experience. Will be back again.

Je
Review №54

The ultimate gator experience. There is SO much to do here. We really had a great time.

Da
Review №55

We took our kids here last week, they are ages 2 and 5, and they both had so much fun! Great price, especially if you are a FL resident, and parking was free. We loved seeing all the alligators - from the baby ones to the ones that were absolutely HUGE! Masks are required and worn by all visitors and workers, and it didnt feel crowded at all. Both kids were able to have hands-on fun, from throwing food to the gators, to petting and feeding goats in the petting zoo. They also had a good-sized splash pad that the kids had a blast on (***DONT FORGET BATHING SUITS FOR THE KIDS***)There was also a small playground area, but it was closed when we went. When we bought our tickets, we added the armbands for us to ride the train as many times as we wanted - I believe it was $2 a person, however we didnt ride the train at all due to the wait. (It was a 15 minute train ride, and not many people were able to ride at once - Due to COVID-19, they only filled every other row, and after each group of riders got off, the workers would sanitize the seats) So I would recommend just paying the $2 when you get to the train station, just to be sure you will end up using it. I cant imagine wanting to take the train more than one time anyway. We also really liked the gift shop, as well! We arrived at the park at around 1:30 and stayed right up to closing at 5:00, however I think 4 to 5 hours would be ideal to spend here with young children.

Li
Review №56

We had absolutely fantastic time here! Great for the entire family. We also chose to zipline for the first time. What an amazing adventure!!! Worth Every. Single. Penny. Hands down! Attraction lasts about half a day. Also, reserve and pay for the experiences beforehand or as soon as you arrive- they sell out fast!!

Ja
Review №57

Gatorland, where do I begin. This place was pretty cool right off the bat with hundreds of gators to see ranging from baby size to full grown to albino. There is lots to see and do. You can feed the gators for an extra charge and even sit on a gator.Im taking off one star because I thought it was a bit overpriced, and another star for not being very strict about their Covid mask policy. Before the gator show, the PA announcer took shots at it trying to make it sound like a joke. Many people were not following the rules and not getting punished for it. It was also extremely crowded which ultimately made us feel unsafe.I recommend this place, but not during the pandemic.

Ro
Review №58

We had so much fun! The staff were great. We went during a weekday while Hurricane Eta was approaching and every show was well done and fun. Highly recommended!

An
Review №59

It was everything I could ask for in a roadside attraction in Central Florida! They had mold-a-matics (2) , gator feeding, gator wrestling and 100s of big, huge gators!

Jo
Review №60

Fun informative. Reasonably priced.. happy employees.. all around great experience..

Am
Review №61

Just good ole family fun! Kids loves this place and as do I! Love the scene and there is lots to see and do! Shows thru out the day and also can ride the train!

Je
Review №62

This is Really cool place They let you sit on an alligator and hold Its mouth.. The mouth is taped shut for safety. They let yung children sit on the alligator as will. It cost $10.00 per person to do it. You are allowed to take pictures on your cellphone.They have live feedings in front of an audience for this is well. They have a petting zoo With a cow in it some goats and a emu . The allow you to feed the feed the animals in the petting zoo. There is even a place where you can feed the alligators. There is a station that you can buy some food in order to feed the flamingos as well.They have other reptiles here not such as snakes and a giant tortoise. They have beautiful parrots here. The station where you can hold parakeets.Great place for all ages.

Fe
Review №63

Its fun little visit if you have children. They can feed the alligators and watch a show. There is a train around the park, a off road truck ride and a zip line.

Li
Review №64

Its is a small zoo type of place. Very nice and well kept. Great for kids and the whole family. Fun shows and you are able to feed the gators and goats for an extra cost if you want to. They have a water playground area for kids. They have birds, snakes, bobcats, goats, and of course gators.

Br
Review №65

This sounds like a joke, but seriously a fantastic experience. Some in our group rated it equal to Disney. Try it, youll like it! And if you are ever attacked by a croc you will know not to jab its eyes, but instead ... you just have to go to find out!

Ch
Review №66

Special pricing for zipline and park entry. Spent 7 hours feeding gators, watching shows, zip-linning, and enjoying the park. Loved it more than we thought we would. Worth checking out. Take money for the extras like bags of gator food, zip line pictures, and 3 different pressed penny machines.

Je
Review №67

This is the most amazing place to see crocodilians in their natural habitat. And the staff is amazing.

Ry
Review №68

Great place to visit. Nice park. Friendly staff. Order tickets online and save $$. Practicing good cleaning and social distancing. Felt very safe in a gator environment.

Ma
Review №69

I would definitely recommend. My son and I had a great time even though it rained.Oh, if you do happen to go and it rains, some of the trails can get really muddy and have lots of puddles. I personally dont mind my son imagination leading him to a large muddy puddle. Just something to keep in mind.

Sa
Review №70

We had a great time. The staff was wonderful and so friendly. We will definitely be back.

te
Review №71

We have fun, it was scary wr too picture a lot gator behinde us this park has a train and zip line. great place.

Tr
Review №72

Loved it. So much for the kids and covid protocols are in place. Felt very safe..

Ra
Review №73

This place is AWESOME! I never wouldve thought I would be spending five hours at this place, but we did. We wouldve stayed longer but they were closing. So much to do there. Will go again for sure!!!!

Mi
Review №74

Great for the whole family. Staff was great. Had a great time

De
Review №75

Loved gatorland but people were not social distancing or wearing mask once they got inside.

Ta
Review №76

First time to Florida and 10/10 would recommend going! The shows are not only astonishing, the employees put on a great show and are hilarious! Had a great time and would definitely go again!

Me
Review №77

It was an experience that goes down in memories. The Swamp Buggy ride was not worth the money. Skip it in my opinion. You think you going to see something and its really nothing.

Br
Review №78

Always a great time! Ive been going since I was my sons age. Sooo many new fun things to see and do!

it
Review №79

Here youre disconnected from the rutine. In touch with nature. The park is impeccably clean. Animals taken care of. Friendly staff as always. Weve been coming here for years. The alligators and the show are impressive. I recommend 100%

Jo
Review №80

Good way to kill 4-5 hours before the heat kills you. Fun and quite a bit to see but no air conditioning spots, only a few fans here and there. Took my kids to the splash area to cool down but turned into drama when the reaction from a chemical in the water mixed with the sun screen and their faces started burning. I would go again but cold drinks are a must to bring!

My
Review №81

Ziplining was the best! Would definitely visit here again and do as much that they offer as I could fit into a day.

Je
Review №82

Gators and other reptiles here are awesome! I love seeing all of the different type of reptiles that they have. Sometimes though I would like a bit more entertaining shows with feeding the gators or crocodiles.

Mi
Review №83

This is by far the best attraction in Orlando. If you have a few hours of downtime, I highly recommend checking this place out. You cannot beat the price...and where the hell else do you get to feed alligators?

Jo
Review №84

Definitely a good family experience. Would reccomend going here to anyone. And would definitely go back.

Ta
Review №85

It was a great! Loved seeing the alligators at different stages of their life. Really enjoyed the birds as well. That was a nice surprise. What was most exciting was the zip lines and the high walk! Loved it and will be back.

Ma
Review №86

The gator night shine was such a blast! Seeing all those gators and crocs coming towards you in swarms was just a crazy experience. Our host was awesome and exciting.

El
Review №87

We had so much fun! This is a must go especially if you have young children. We did Zip Line over gators, i was terrified but the staff made sure to make me feel comfortable and if my 4year old can do it, then so can I. Beautiful scenery, many interactions you wont regret it.

So
Review №88

Amazing place for kids mostly, there is a train thats goes around the park and shows many cool things, there are not only alligators, there are also turtles snakes and other things. I would totally recommend this place for animal lovers. There is also a show you can go to for free, they talk about alligators, and they sit on them. You can get a picture sitting on an alligator holding its mouth. There are also eating places in that area. This place is amazing, go there

Je
Review №89

Gatorland was an unexpected blast! We spent the afternoon zip lining, gator-watching, and wandering the large facility. The zip line crew was fantastic - funny, interactive, informative and safe. We were not huge fans of the monster truck ride...would skip this in the future. But, other than that it was a great trip! Highly recommend.

Al
Review №90

So much to do and see! I went the first time years ago and just last week I went again. Im happy to see how much it has grown and I still had a blast!

Ch
Review №91

Had a good time! Got to explore and learn some cool stuff and am with the wildlife.

Ch
Review №92

Our family had a blast at Gatorland! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I know it’s called Gatorland, but I didn’t expect there to be so many gators! The trails and swamp area were excellent too! We will definitely be back!

Br
Review №93

Couldnt have had a more beautiful day... Perfect!

Da
Review №94

A great family adventure with lots of activities to enjoy. Highlights are getting your picture taken holding a young gator and feeding them. Fun for a couple of hours or you can make a day out of it. Some activities cost extra, so you only pay for the things you want to do. Great value. Not to be missed!

Ri
Review №95

This place is amazing! The staff are thee absolute best!!!! 5 stars are not enough.

Ta
Review №96

We had such an amazing time. Everything was decorated so nicely for Halloween. Stop by with your Florida discount.

Li
Review №97

Great place alot to see, and alot of walking. Bring sunblock, hat, water and comfortable shoes. Has a water park for small kids

Ma
Review №98

My 9 yr old is obsessed with Gatorland!! She has been wanting to go for several years..it did not disappoint! They have a 14 gator named Buddy. You can have your picture taken sitting on a gator. You can also go inside a large gator enclosure with 50+ gators and feed them.

Ja
Review №99

We had such a great time. We went on a Saturday in January because it was 50% off for Florida residence but when we got there I got in for free for being retired military and both of my parents got in at like 75% off for being elderly and we had such a great time we spent probably four hours there everything was so nice the drinks weren’t overpriced the food was a decent bargain. And every time I spent money I didn’t even care because I just imagine how much money it cost each day to feed 2300 alligators and after you see the size of these alligators oh my God I can’t even imagine how much food they eat each day.

To
Review №100

Brought back childhood memories show was awesome!

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  • Address:14501 Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837, United States
  • Site:https://www.gatorland.com/
  • Phone:+1 407-855-5496
Categories
  • Amusement park
  • Animal park
  • Theme park
  • Tourist attraction
  • Water park
  • Wildlife park
  • Zoo
Working hours
  • Monday:10am–5pm
  • Tuesday:10am–5pm
  • Wednesday:10am–5pm
  • Thursday:10am–5pm
  • Friday:10am–5pm
  • Saturday:10am–5pm
  • Sunday:10am–5pm
Highlights
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
  • Wheelchair rental:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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