Gatorland

User Reviews of Gatorland

Yelp.com Review - by Way H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here thinking it was going to be just another tourist trap. I was pleasently surprised to find it very interesting and alot of fun. We literally got within a few feet of live gators, a fence...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Winter Lee S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Used to go here every summer while visiting the grandparents...it is SO delightfully white trash it boggles the mind! There are a lot of STLB's (Short- top, Long-back or mullets) hanging around and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here in a long time, but I remember enjoying this more than Disney World during a family trip to Orlando.Highlights:- sampling the various gator meat dishes in the food court (gator...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaclyn N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to go here a lot as a kid and I just went back after maybe 15 years. First of all, I understand inflation, but the tickets have gotten outrageously expensive! I understand that there was a big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Gatorland is a fun place to visit when you want to get out of the Disney hoopla. It is quite large, so I think you can easily spend 2-3 hrs here. If you want a place that's more interactive, you may...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Reed B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Now with 20% less rednecks!I remember going to Gatorland about 10 years ago and it seemed to be swarming with a large amount of confederate flag t-shirts and mullets. Now it seems to be popular with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bart S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I came here when i was a kid and it's fun when you are young or you are fascinated by alligators but when you get older this becomes kind of boring, besides looking at the live animals there is some...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Gatorland is a fun side attraction when visiting Orlando! When visiting Gatorland you must always remember that this park was conceived and built about 20 years before Walt Disney World strolled into...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have never seen so many neon shirts and tube socks since my last 80's flash dance party. All though the pure joy of watching some guy "jumparoo" with a gator seems like loads of fun, I was waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris T.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4 stars for being 1 of the hickest tourist attractions I've ever been to.We didn't even know about this place or plan on going here during our Florida vacation when I was 10.My dad's driving the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Let me start off by saying that I enjoyed my visit to Gatorland, as I like alligators. That being said, as other reviewers have mentioned, there were a few disturbing elements I didn't care for:-The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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HUGE Alligators & Crocodiles!

The HUGE Alligators and Crocs were my favorite part of the park. Its got great boardwalks to give everyone good views of the animals. A must-see for anyone who likes Alligators and Crocs, IMHO. A good value...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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Fantastic half day attraction

This is a great way to spend half a day and with their latest additions it's becoming more of a whole day attraction. We had a great time seeing "the real Florida" here. There is a large lake with boardwalks...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenna C.

3.0 of 5 stars. First of all, the picture someone posted of a chicken tender freaked the hell out of me when I first looked up "Gatorland" on yelp. WTF? All right, on with the review. Gatorland, oh how you try so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. Gator Jumparoo is fun to watch. All staffs are very friendly. Other two shows are not that exciting. Actually, watching tourists put their new born babies on top of a live gator for pictures after the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cherie c.

3.0 of 5 stars. Let's see...Gator Jumparoo ('you're about to see a gator do something he wouldn't normally do in nature')...the gator hatchery (which ends with a trip to the gift shop--selling gator skin wallets--and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim K.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's a lot to do here: The gator wrestling was way cool; the jumparoo for the chickens was fun; the train tour that takes you around the whole park'; the bird feedings; the gator feeding, where you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Merrill H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Campy yet educational, Gatorland is a nice relief from the other theme parks in the area. Check out the gator wrestling and the gator feeding (jumparoo). Wander around the park, and spend a few...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Gatorland is definitely a spot not to be missed. There aren't too many places in the world where you can get so darn close to Alligators in a controlled environment (so you hope).If you're lucky you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ash D.

5.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I were looking for an attraction that wasn't ride or movie orientated. Gatorland was the perfect fit!They have a petting zoo, which have lots of different animals from pigs to birds....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mia K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lions and Tigers and Bears. Oh my!Well it's actually more like Snakes and Turtles and Gators oh my!Gatorland allows you to get closer to these enormous jawed beasts than you'd probably like to. If...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Martha Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. My definition of a pretty old school Orlando area attraction. Gatorland offers a variety of excitement including flamingo watching, gator nuggets, a train ride, petting zoo, animal shows, gators,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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Not bad if you have nothing too do

This is a good place for those who like reptiles. Me, personally I rather see fuzzy animals. But if you buy one ticket you get to go back for the rest of the year. So its a great place. Then, of cours...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by TANYA P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Bat guano essence near the entrance. Bird poop from the nesting grounds that happen to cover the main walkway. Raw hot dog juice all over you from feeding the gators. Apparently the fish in the brown,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2006
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Must-See for Everyone! by Julie A. at InsiderPages

Gatorland is a long-time tourist attraction that should be seen by everyone--visitors and residents alike. They not only exhibit alligators and other animals, but they provide a lot of education about them and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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Family Fun by Anita W. at InsiderPages

This isn't your regular amusement park, there is no rides but lots of fun. Great place to see gators up close. My kids always have fun at Gatorland. They love the kids splash area, which is nice to cool off in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2005
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Go when you're bored by Anila Z. at InsiderPages

I went to Gatorland about 7 years ago when I first got married. We were bored one day and my sister was here visiting from canada and she wanted to see some gators. We had fun because it was a goofy day and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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The Real Florida by Robin R. at InsiderPages

This is the best place to take out-of-town guests to give them a feel of old time Florida. And believe me, you can easily spend a whole day there. The kids absolutely love it. Looking at real gators really...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2005
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A Gator of a time by Andrea S. at InsiderPages

Gatorland is a great place for Family's my 10 year old son had so much fun feeding the alligators. He thought that it was the coolest. He also liked the bird room where he was able to get a bird to land on his...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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Gotta love Gators by Deb T. at InsiderPages

This place was so amazing. Gives you an entirely different perspective on these land/water dwelling animals. Shocked me to find out they're even farmed as a food source. Watching them jump for food was great....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2005
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Neat little attraction by Jennifer V. at InsiderPages

We were pleasantly surprised by this attraction on our recent trip to Orlando. The kids loved the fact that you entered through a giant alligator mouth. The shows were entertaining and ran frequently enough....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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Excellant place to see the reptiles by Mike L. at InsiderPages

Ok this place not only has gators but a bear as well. This place is awesome! You can feed the gators and walk around to see the swamps it's really a great place to go when theres nothing to do. Plus the price...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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So much more than Gators by Kimberly K. at InsiderPages

My husband and I have annual passes to Gatorland. This is a great place to go with fmily or friends. We try to go twice a month, if only to walk through their nature trail (through the swamp) They allow you to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2005
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Jaw coolest place by Elaine Z. at InsiderPages

This is no amusement park, no rides inside. But it IS part of the perfect Florida vacation. You have not been to Florida until you go to Gatorland. I have never been to a place like it. It is all about...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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Not bad if you have nothing too do by Kristin D. at InsiderPages

This is a good place for those who like reptiles. Me, personally I rather see fuzzy animals. But if you buy one ticket you get to go back for the rest of the year. So its a great place. Then, of course you see...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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Very Fun by TIFFANY R. at InsiderPages

Gatorland is very fun. There are all kinds of animals there not just alligators. They have lots of shows to attend. It doesn't cost much to go there. You can even hold and get your pictures taking with a baby...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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Something Amazing

This park is just WOW! I have never been to anything like this before, it is totally original. It is all about aligators, there are hundreds of em I think. You walk in and get in line and you are alre...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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Don't Miss This One!

Gatorland has a special place in my heart. It was one of a handful of 'tourist attractions' that were already here in central FL when my parents moved here in the mid 1960's. They knew Owen Godwin,...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Gatorland is fun for the whole family

We went to Gatorland last time we were in Orlando to get our fill of alligators. Boy did we get our fill! Gatorland has thousands of gators in a protected environment. They offer various shows like...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Come one, come all

Gatorland is one of those attractions that you visit when you are tired of all that magical Disney stuff. This theme park is actually more like a zoo of different reptiles, birds and wildlife. Ther...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Wonderfully Cheezy

Truly fun in its acres of gators. With gator shows, a train ride, feeding gators and then you can eat them too! A great value and a fun time
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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A great place to go

Not too many people seem to go to Gatorland.It isnt a huge tourist spot but some do tend to flock there.So many things to do.You can feed the gators and there is a little water park to take your kids ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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So much fun.

So many great things to do here.There are so many gators to look at.I remember when I was a little girl you got in by giving a donation.Its still not that exepnsive to go to.Walk into the gators mouth...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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Wild and Outragous Time!

Thousands of gators! You even get to feed them. You know you're in for a wild time when you walk through the entrance, which is a gapping wide gator mouth! It's nice they have a little kiddie water...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Wild Time by Candy K. at InsiderPages

What could be more fun than walking into the wide open mouth of a gator? Why of course feeding them! And you can do that here too! We even got to hold a baby. If you like adventure then you have to see this...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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REAL Florida themepark- go where the locals go!

The last best place in Central Florida! Now Disney isn't going to tell you about this wonderful park but I know you won't want to miss visiting them! The park staff is polite, helpful and just p...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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Gators galore by Darell B. at InsiderPages

A family place to go while in Orlando. It is something different from all the disney places you can see. The shows here are great and a lot fun. Feed a gator even! The kids really love it because your upclose...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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fun for the family by Melissa G. at InsiderPages

Gatorland is a cool place, because you kind of take a step-back into old Florida, before the lands were all developed. Seeing the gators in a semi-natural habitat was interesting for the whole family. they...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2005
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Another great place to visit! by Jenny E. at InsiderPages

It is a nice family attraction, However, If you do not like gators then you shouldn't go. There are so many that, It can be scary, and very very hot. They do have a splash pad for the little ones, so that...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2005
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World class for gators by David W. at InsiderPages

IT's not often you find a world-class park for gators, but here it is. Thousands of gators in their natural setting. And many other animals as well. Some call it tacky, but it's unlikely you'll find a better...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan H.

4.0 of 5 stars. OH YEAH! Let's go 'rassle some gators! Come on, let's not get too carried away, Ryan. Gatorland is a realistic swamp habitat for some of the oldest creatures on earth. Gator wrestling just happens to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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Overpriced

Way overpriced for what you get. Better to go to Disney or ANY other place than this. Is an expensive borefest.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2003
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