Gatorland

Admission	$19.95 Adults, $9.95 Children
Hours	9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily.
Phone	800-393-5297
Website	www.gatorland.com

Somewhat older, and most would say much tackier among the area's theme parks, is a half-century-old Orlando attraction known as Gatorland. It's home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles. The late Owen Godwin founded the park in 1949, making it a pioneer in the area's attractions. Today, it is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve that is home to famous alligators and crocodiles. You may not know it, but if you've been to the movies, you have seen many of the creatures here. They have also appeared in TV shows and commercials. Visitors can take in a petting zoo, a mini-water park and an eco-tour. An oh-ah sight for visitors is to see 15-foot-long alligators jump up to five feet out of the water to get their food. The creatures literally snatch their dinner from a trainer's hand. But the most popular event may be the daily alligator wrestling match. The human always wins. Or almost always.

There's free parking and crowds are rare. No lines waiting to get in, either. But perhaps the best thing of all is the price.