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The whole family can enjoy the natural Florida
experience at Gatorland, the Alligator Capital of the World. Whether you are watching the four amazing shows, getting up close
and personal with our residents in the Barnyard petting zoo, feeding a lorikeet in the Very Merry Aviary, cooling off at Lilly's
Pad mini water park or viewing the alligator breeding marsh and wild bird sanctuary on the self-guided Swamp Walk, you are
certain to fill a half day with lots of fascinating animal experiences that this low tech attraction offers. Listen for the
call of *All Aboard* of the Gatorland train ride.
You can feed the gators at Gatorland anywhere in the park, but
probably the most exciting place is the Observation Tower in the Breeding Marsh. Dozens of alligators may be swarming at any
time, waiting for you to throw them a piece of hot dog. If
you are wondering why we use hot dogs, these are actually a low fat, high protein turkey or chicken based product that is
good for the gators.
Many of the younger alligators were captive born or harvested from the wild as eggs through
the State of Florida egg harvesting program. the larger alligators were either captive born at Gatorland or collected from
the wild in local areas decades ago. Occasionally nuisance gators are trapped and brought into Gatorland Orlando Florida.
Alligator Island, located in the northern section of Gatorland's "Gator Lake", is home to the largest reptiles
in the park. Hundreds of alligators inhabit "Gator Lake", and Alligator Island is the best place to see Gatorland's
largest alligators and crocodiles up close and personal as they soak up the Florida sun. You might even get a chance to see
Alf, a gigantic American Crocodile over 15 feet in length. Weighing over 1,000 pounds, Alf is Gatorland's largest reptile,
and a favorite amongst Gatorland's visitors and staff.
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