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 animals and
their crocodile cousins.
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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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