Soda says "refillable cup" You purchase it for a price assuming you get free refills but that is not the case you must pay $.63 for a refill. It's in teeny teeny, teeny teeny tiny print under the "refillable cup." sign. NOTE; everyone wants to get on the train ride, but there is no signage for it. You can ask three different people that work here and you'll get three different sets of directions If you are exiting the park take a right at the water park and walk about 100 feet and take a left THE TRAIN RIDE IS NOT INCLUDED IN ADMISSION. IT COSTS $3 more The restrooms are nasty. Because of all of the above, I can't give it a five star review. Ending on a positive note, there are plenty of gators and crocodiles to see, and there's a nice elevated wooden walkway through the swamp. read more

Gatorland - 12 oz "refillable cup " that you PAY FOR REFILLS. - Zoos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I wanted to visit, but am hesitant on visiting a place that I wasn't sure if they treat their animals well. Looked into it and saw it's a family owned spot (which could be good or bad in animal care aspect), and read good reviews. I enjoyed that you are able to go at your pace, HOWEVER, what I did not see myself on the site (I could have missed it), was that certain offerings are only at certain times and require pre purchased/arrive early first come kinda deal. Example: I REALLY wanted to experience the Capybara Encounter and get to feed them. I saw that there was a time listed outside about 2:15pm. It was 2:00pm, so I rushed over to only then find out that it's a first come thing and everyone got their purchase/sign up for this at like 10am and the slots filled quickly. I was visiting Florida, so I was really bummed as this now won't happen for sure for me. The show was ok (just me and I again, felt bad or wondered how well these gators are really treated - I know, I know!), but for sure did not like the photo op that is offered. An alligator is pulled out and mouth taped shut and then guest get to sit on it - more so straddle it for the photo while holding its mouth. Some adults thought to actually sit and put their whole weight in the alligator - but this is where I did see the handler address right away and tell them to put their weight on their knees on both sides of the alligator. So again, cute place but I do tend to be too empathetic and feel bad at the horror stories you hear of captivate animals and this did affect my experience overall. Still 4 stars. And when leaving, you exit through a big gift shop vs the smaller ones with read more

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Wonderfully fun place to visit! Last time I was here was 35 years ago and boy has it changed! It was good then but now it's spectacular! Tons of gators and attractions! Real family fun place to learn, see and get a better understanding of gators. Great place for families too! Hope to be back soon! read more

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I wasn't sure this would live up to the high reviews, but it really did! The gator part was even better than I expected, with a range of demonstrations and various areas with great background & settings. And I didn't realize what a huge wild bird sanctuary it is as well, without really trying, just because the habitat is so great. The all in value is decent. Even the food isn't too ridiculous. read more

Gators We were in the Orlando area for other family activities and wanted to hit something different before heading home - a quick search gave us "Gatorland" and it happened to be half price for FL residents that weekend. I have to admit, I was expecting some sort of cheese-fest for the tourists, but to my surprise, the visit turned out to be something way better than expected. The place is big - VERY big - and chock full of gators (and other wildlife). How many gators you ask? How does 2,500 sound? Does that get your fight or flight instincts fired up? Anyway, after paying and getting into the property proper, you can follow the handy map they give you, or just wander. Since everyone was going to the right, we went left and it was the road less traveled - I'm sure it also had something to do with us parking in the back 40 of the place. We came in by the train station, which was not running that day unfortunately. Hearing a whirring sound, we look up to see a person zipping by on the zip line. Those are located all over the park FYI. We did a lot of walking and saw a lot of gators in various enclosures. At some point we made it back to the main part of Gatorland where there is food and a variety of gator shows daily. As luck would have it, they needed a kid volunteer for the gator show and my little guy got selected, so that made the experience all that much better. It was hot the day we went - extremely hot, and after maybe two hours the littles were getting ornery. We grabbed some cool drinks and snacks and then took a walk through their cypress swamp/forest area. It was peaceful and was a good example of what FL looked like before the developers started paving everything over. As previously mentioned, we were hot so decided to wrap it up for the day, but plan on going back as we saw maybe half the place. All in all, a much better experience than expected and worth a repeat visit. Give it a shot if anywhere nearby - you'll be glad you did Plenty of parking - follow the attendants and you will be fine. read more

Gaterland is the BEST thing to do in Florida. I really recommend doing the zip line and the ice cream. I know if I went to Florida 100 more times I would go again every single time. I truly recommend. read more

I made a quick visit to Gatorland before returning back home. I got my ticket online and upgraded my ticket. I believe you save a few dollars if you purchase online. The upgraded ticket included a meet a gator experience, a bag of gator chow, unlimited train rides, and admission. Parking was easily found right next to the entrance which was nice! As I walked in, I saw some kids with fishing poles that appeared to be feeding small gators. You can pay $5 and get 3 small frozen fish to feed the gators or you can pay $20 and get a plate full of small frozen fish. I opted for the $20 option. This experience was probably my second favorite. The small gators are strong and tug on the pole, so just be mindful if your child is on the younger side. Gatorland is also home to a lot of other animals such as crocodiles, birds, owls, snakes, mountain lion, among other creatures. I got to the gator show before start time and was able to have the meet the gator experience. It was so interesting to get feel the gator's skin. Professional pictures are snapped at that moment but are not included. They are available for purchase at 2 locations. This was my favorite experience. My third favorite experience was feeding the gators with gator chow. There's an area where you walk in a dock-like area and are able to throw the chow to them. There are a lot of birds who try to steal the food. They are not shy, so be careful. The train ride was fun and I enjoyed learning about how Gatorland came to be. Overall, it was very fun! I would love to visit again. read more

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Amazing hidden gem! We are so thankful for lucking into finding this attraction. Great experience for the whole family.

Every time we come here we have a great experience. They have a lot of things to do and see. We love feeding the goats, birds, and capybaras. They have a cute train ride for kids, and adult buggy ride for adults. You can hold a snake and alligator. There a lot of interesting shows, and areas where you can explore and walk around. You can create your own adventure. I recommend getting the reusable cup, since refills are 99 cents and get the pulled pork sandwich or their own signature gator bites. We got the annual pass for around 50, so we can come back all year. They're building a beer outside bar soon, and just opened a candy shop! read more

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Had a few hours before leaving Orlando. Wonderful place to visit for a few hours. Really enjoyed the time and atmosphere there. Staff were friendly and helpful. read more

Gatorland - Alligator wrestler - Zoos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Huge park & even more interactive than Disney parks. Staff is fun & entertaining. Good shows - 3 ea day - gotta see them. Lots of food, snack & dessert options. Cappabara is a must add-on if you can get limited tickets at 11:00 in petting zoo area. Cool bird feeding experience - crazy. Old train ride is fun for everyone too. Nice gift shop w/ tons of stuff. Security car drives the parking lot all day. Worth the admission! read more

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So much better than my expectations! I my wife and I really enjoyed Gatorland and recommend it to both families and adults. It didn't feel too kiddie and we comfortably spent 4 hours exploring with a reasonable amount of downtime. We caught 3 shows, played with capybaras, watched gator wrangling, walked through a swamp, and learned more than I ever wanted to about Florida and wildlife. Oh and saw panthers playing (and eyeing children!) and a bobcat and serval cat being fed and making pancakes. We bought tickets with no expectations and were really pleasantly surprised. read more

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Gatorland is so much more than just gators. There are experiences to be had and other animals to see. The capybara feeding is my favorite. We also have a lot of fun feeding the gators with food that you can buy. When visiting, be sure to visit Jawlene! The annual passes are very reasonable. read more

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What an awesome birthday celebration today. The zipline experience was 10 out of 10...The tour guides were professional, informative and fun. I had to have my gator basket with fries and cole slaw...I was a very happy camper. Thank you Gatorland for a great birthday celebration. read more

We went here for my fiancé's birthday and we LOVED it. Being able to feed the alligators in a safe environment was really cool. My favorite part was the photo ops. I definitely spent too much money buying the photos LOL. I'd recommend adding money into your budget for the photos because they're amazingggg. We spent all day there and could have spent longer. The food was okay, nothing too special, but we didn't care. We did the monster trunk off roaring adventure and it was fun (although not very long) and would probably be very fun for kids. It is a bit scary so maybe not a super young child. read more

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Gatorland was so much fun! The shows were entertaining, the animals were amazing to see up close, and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. A unique, classic Florida experience that's absolutely worth visiting. read more

Gatorland - Gators chilling. - Zoos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The coolest zoo on earth. I didn't realize that zoos could have ziplines and rock climbing. Go here

There's a ton to do for the entire family. The gator truck was cool. I fed the alligators. Make sure to stay hydrated. It's hot out. I also enjoyed the train ride. I was there for 4 hours and still didn't get to do everything. Make sure to wear bug spray. read more

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Literally fun for the whole family. Between the epic zipline course and the adorable train, not to mention the thousand upon thousands of animals, it was an excellent way to spend the day on a three generation outing. Feeding the flamingos, holding the snake and baby croc, and talking to the parrots were all high lights. If we're ever in Florida again we'll absolutely have another visit. read more

Absolutely enamored with this place! I've loved reptiles and gators as a kid, and this place revitalized my love for them again!! It's a great place filled with families, and you can tell it's a local favorite! There are so many gators here, and the shows are great! I also like that they have a small parakeet aviary that is free to enter though it's best to buy thier seed sticks if you want the birds to approach or perch on your hand. There was also an uncharge if you wanted to do an activity of feeding gators at a close distance (tossing 2 raw pieces of chicken at gators at about 8 - 10feet away) but I would say it was definitely worth the experience! Plus you get a neat photo from it! I also had the chance to try gator nuggets, which isn't too different from a dry chicken nugget! But still neat to try. Overall, an amazing locals experience filled with plenty of animals and lots of gators!! read more

This is a good childhood memory! I now get to take my kids here! It's fun to learn about the reptiles and watch the gators jump out of the water to eat a whole chicken! If you've never seen someone wrestle a Gatorade to sleep you've got to check this out! Gator bites are delicious too! read more

Great entertainment for an afternoon in Orlando. It was a fun time but I wish they had gloves available to put bait to feed the animals or at least hand wipes/sanitizer. It was an expensive pit stop before heading to the airport, but overall it was a memorable time. read more

Gatorland - Gators smiling - Zoos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I have only been to Florida twice in my life and both times theme parks. This last trip I was really looking to do something besides that. Where the alligators came into play. First and foremost, I really researched the park and prices and hours. Very affordable rate of $30+. Hours were great so we decided to make a go of it. It was about a 20min drive away from the theme parks. There is plenty of parking. We showed up when it first opened. Hardly anyone was there. The park itself is huge. And you are surrounded by alligators. There are exhibits everywhere. The park itself is very clean and the walking paths are nice. There are signs everywhere. Very easy park to navigate. Alligators are not the only animals to view. There are parrots, turtles, lizards and more. They have animal shows and private tours. They sell fish and food to feed gators. They also have a swamp tour walk. Honestly you could spend all day here. Apart from the animals they also have a small waterpark to keep kids cool. They also have food and snacks onsite. Honestly one of the best experiences. read more

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We had a great time at Gatorland! The alligator feeding and one-on-one interactions were unforgettable. You can really tell the staff love what they do -- super friendly and full of energy. The train ride was a relaxing way to wrap up a fun day. Great for couples, families, and anyone who loves wildlife. read more

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Being a Central Florida resident for most of my life I am ashamed to say that prior to my recent visit... I had been to Gatorland only once before. Back when I was a kid there wasn't as many bells and whistles as I can remember. Fast forward to today, I had a chance to visit this gator wonderland and I was blown away with how far this place has come! The tickets themselves were very affordable especially if you are a Florida resident. There was plenty of parking and even additional parking in the rear. Upon entering you are greeted by hundreds of gators where you can watch them interact within their habitat and you could also feed them. Along with the gators other wildlife animals that call Gatorland their home include tropical birds, tortoises, bobcats, reptiles, goats and Capybaras! My hands down favorite attractions were the gator show and the capybaras meet and greet. The gator show was filled with comedy and action. And the capybaras were so precious and some of the most calmest animals I have ever seen! Overall, I had such an amazing experience at Gatorland and I can't wait to come back! read more

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AMAZING!!!!! I LOVED my time here!! I just had to make a trip out to visit!! Pictures/videos do not give this place justice! It's truly an experience I will never forget! The property is HUGE!! A variety of animals and a lot of different things to experience rock climbing, hang gliding, train rides, feeding the alligators, holding baby ones getting up close and personal with just the most beautiful Reptiles in the world to me! Amazing to go with children, adults or by yourself like I did! I loved every second of it and love how they take care of them! Also cute shops to buy souvenirs! read more

Gatorland Park in Orlando, Florida: A Snappy Adventure! Alright, never thought I'd be *wrestling* with the idea of writing a gator park review, but here we *snap*--let's go! It was fun AF (*Alligators Forever*, of course)! The park is super clean, the walking paths are nice, and you can really tell the gators and all the other wild critters are *well-fed and well-bred*. The Alligator wrangling show? Absolutely *snaptacular*, and the feeding show? A total *bite* of fun! And don't even get me started on the giant tortoises. Those slow and steady cuties are *turtley* adorable! You can feed them for a small fee--*shelling* out a few bucks has never been more worth it. I went full tourist mode and got my picture with a baby gator! You could even pose with a snake, but I said, "*s-sss-skip* that!" Bottom line: The kids will be *snapping* it up, there's food on-site, and it's a *gator-rific* way to spend a few hours away from the bigger theme parks. Don't let this one *slip* by--it's a real *croc* of fun! read more

Gatorland - Alligator Wrangling - Zoos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We enjoyed ourselves. In an area where it cost hundreds to go see Disney or Universal, this is a bargain. Plenty of gators and all other kinds of animals. We really liked the snake exhibit. The only reason I give it a four is because I didn't like the way people were teasing the gators when they were feeding them by having the gators jump for the food and then pulling it away. read more

Just found this in my draft went a couple years ago and had a blast. It is exactly what you expect with a ton of different Gators and a lot of information to learn we loved the shows that actually teach you safety of what to do when you encounter one of them and I absolutely love that especially taking my young daughter that this could be a reality and what to do properly or at least to minimize death LOL I would recommend it read more

My six-year-old son has such a great time. We must have seen 1,000s of gators. They all look the same but he loved it despite the 90 degree heat. I missed the baby gator feeding time, so make sure you do that during the allocated window. read more

Such a cool place to be. Family friendly. Lots of cool animals to see. Would totally recommend

I have been to Orlando several time and I have always wanted to go to Gatorland so I decided it was time. I love Gatorland! It's the bomb! If you love crocodiles, alligators, and native Floridian animals then this is the place to go! It's a great place to take the family too. I could have spent hours admiring the saltwater crocodiles especially Dundee and the Cuban crocodiles! Ricardo is my favorite. Shout out to Mike Hallerman and Savannah! Gatorland is a must if you are ever in Orlando and want to get away from Disney. Oh.... There is parking which is great. Will be back! Croc's rule! read more

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We had a blast at Gatorland. There is so much to do. We did Trainer for a Day and learned so much about all the animals. We also did the Zipline, train ride, monster truck ride, hand feed the alligators, etc. Food was delicious as well and reasonably priced. My husband chickened out on Zipline but sat at the restaurant and had several cold beers. We highly recommend coming here. read more

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Visited (10/26/25): Gatorland is a MUST DO when you are in the Orlando, FL area. We found cheaper tickets online through their own website. Plan on spending 3-5 hours as there are PLENTY of things to do for visitors of all ages! The don't miss is the JUMPING Gators show that is performed 2x per day (weather dependent). read more

it was horrible here. The place was dirty and rundown it smelt horrible everywhere you walked and the price was insane just to go in. it felt like i was in the middle of nowhere in a nasty mess read more

There are a lot of mediocre tourists traps in this town but this ain't one of them! Very clean, animals are clearly taken good care of and every staff member was super friendly. I'd come back for sure. read more

Gatorland - Alligator wrangler - Zoos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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The nostalgia here is so real. I really enjoyed coming back here as a Florida resident with my friend over spring break after visiting the park for the last time a little over ten years ago. We got the greater gator package and I was also able to get a nice Florida resident discount. Happy with the Legends of the Swamp show and also the "cookies" that guests are given to feed gators around the park. One thing that was a little annoying was that the train was shut down multiple times when we were there. On top of this, it felt like the park keeps trying to shove paid add ons to your purchased admission fare. Between the paid pictures at every point and the overpriced food, Gatorland is definitely a theme park! Highly recommend for families with children and also florida natives lookin for a bit of nostalgia! read more

Gatorland - Zoos Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is my first time here at Gatorland. There was a lot to see. They have many many gators including albino ones and babies. Also there were several types of the species. They had exotic birds, snakes, horses, and several other animals. I believe they're all rescued. There were a variety of shows including the one we watched, Gator wrestling. Fun show. They could use more restroom facilities and signage wasn't clear for them. It seemed clean and kept up. A great place for kids. A lot of activities for them. read more

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This was hands down the happiest day of my life. In the last year i have been to Universal studios+Islands, Disney Magic Kingdom+Epcot and I wasn't even a FRACTION of happy as I was today. Gatorland was a life changing experience for me! I had the chance to feed alligators and the cutest birds! My husband volunteered for the show and I was SHOCKED when they brought out a real life snake and put it in him to hold! And on our way to the other show Myles from Michigan working the pretzel cart made my day and brought me to tears in how sweet he was. He was just the kindest boy I have ever meet and same for the boy giving away the fish for alligator feeding. The staff here is absolutely amazing and just made my day amazing. They were so sweet and attentive I was in awe. The Legend Show was also a blast and my husband was able to MOUNT an alligator!! It was so much fun. This place was clean, and has so much beautiful sites. Major shoutout to my girl Jawlene she's perfect. Always protect animals no matter how big or small, today was truly beautiful. read more

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Gatorland offers a massive, budget-friendly, and surprisingly varied family adventure. It's much more than a simple gator park, with thousands of alligators, engaging shows, a petting zoo, a splash park, and thrilling zip lines. While it's not as polished as a major theme park, the authentic, old-Florida charm and sheer volume of activities make it a fantastic value and a fun-filled day for all ages. A true Orlando hidden gem. read more