Hotels near Gatorland
Orlando, FL 32837, USA
Gatorland calls itself the Alligator Capital of the World and has been running under the same family since 1949, which makes it one of the few pre-Disney Orlando attractions still standing. The 110-acre park protects several thousand alligators and crocodiles along a boardwalk system through natural cypress swamp. Signature experiences include the Gator Jumparoo Show (staff feeding chicken to gators that leap 5-6 feet clear of the water), a Screamin' Gator Zip Line that carries you across the breeding marsh, and the Stompin' Gator Off-Road Adventure amphibious swamp buggy ride.
General admission in 2026 costs $34.99 adults and $24.99 children (ages 3-12), with the Gator Night Shine after-hours flashlight tour adding $28 on weekends. The park opens daily at 10am and closes at 5pm, making it an easy half-day. Kid-friendly touches like the Very Merry Aviary and the White Gator Swamp make this a top pick for orlando with kids at a fraction of the theme-park price.
Pro Tip: Reserve the Trainer for a Day program ($125, minimum age 12) at least two weeks ahead through the Gatorland website - you help feed the reticulated pythons and full-grown alligators alongside the actual keepers for about three hours behind the public boardwalks.
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