GATORLAND At A Glance
For more than 60 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 us 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!
GATORLAND History
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1949 - 1964
The Florida Wildlife Institute opens featuring alligators and snakes. It becomes the first major attraction in Central Florida.
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1965 - 1980
The Iron Horse Steam Engine makes its maiden run. Children and adults enjoy tours of the park aboard the miniature, open-air locomotive.
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1981 - 1999
Gatorland is the only place worldwide where alligators have been successfully artificially inseminated.
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2000 - 2012
After transporting over 7.5 million guests, the theme park retires the Iron-Horse Steam Engine locomotive.
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Plan Your Next Visit
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Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining “Old Florida” charm with exciting new exhibits and entertainment. The park opened as a roadside attraction in 1949. Click here to view our park map and show schedule.
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Gatorland provides affordable family fun while 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! Click here for prices and package options.