It's well
about 50 years ago Owen Godwin opened his first
roadside gator attraction for tourists coming down
to Central Florida from the North.
This Florida
Orlando attraction is nothing but something like
a theme park as World Disney is. South Orange Blossom
Trail, Orlando FL is its location. The self proclaimed
'Alligator Capital of The World', Gatorland is
home to hundreds of Florida's original residents
(the long scaly kind!).
Even though some of the
tourist kitch remains, the family owned park has
gotten very solemn about protection of these extraordinary
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Breeding programs are used with immense success to
ensure the replica of not only Florida's alligators,
but also in danger of extinction species like the ferocious
Cuban Crocodile.
The focal point of the park is the
Breeding Marsh, a natural Cypress swamp, where the
main population of swamp dragons resides.
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A scenic
wooden boardwalk gets you within a small distance
of these scaly sunbathers.
The visitors run after
the theme park attraction tickets.
Make certain you see Jungle Crocs
of The World, a snappy show featuring lots of
toothy grins (that's just the handlers).
The
Gator Wrestlin' makes you understand just what
some people will do for money.
Guests can have
their snap taken with one of the participants.
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Set beside a real Cypress marsh, the park also has
a minuscule railway, a swamp walk and offers some unusual
photo opportunities connecting baby gators and a boa
constrictor!
By far the most exceptional show is the Jumparoo.
Hungry gators jump for chicken appetizers buoyant by
the cheers of an enthralled audience. Note that the
feeder is chained to his platform to avoid becoming
dessert! Having worked up a hunger, its then time for
the entire family to head over to Pearl's Smokehouse
for some gator nuggets!
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