Kissimmee, Florida - Gatorland

Address:
14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, FL
Directions:
Florida Turnpike exit 249. West on Osceola Pky about 1.5 miles, then north on US 92/441 about 1.5 miles. On the right.
Hours:
Daily 9 am - 6 pm. (Call to verify)
Phone:
800-393-JAWS

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Kissimmee, Florida - Gatorland Goes White To Lure Customers
Gatorland: What’s the difference between a white alligator and an albino alligator? Now everyone can know thanks to Gatorland, the alligator megaplex. [03/05/2009] Complete Story...

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Jaws under construction. Kissimmee, Florida - Gatorland Zoo

The burned out visitor center at Gatorland is being rebuilt and the famous gator mouth is being refurbished, along with the new entrance. Work was well along at Christmas of 2007 and should be finished sometime in 2008. [Bob and Virginia Miller, 01/17/2008]

[RA: May 2008: The gift shop has been rebuilt and reopened. Gatorland's signature Gator Mouth has been restored as well, although just as a photo op. The gift shop has been moved slightly away from the Mouth, perhaps to protect it in case of any future fires....]

Fenced off remains of the gator jaw entrance. Kissimmee, Florida - Gatorland Zoo

Gatorland Zoo's famous alligator mouth entrance stands forlorn, awaiting a new gift shop. The mouth was preserved when a massive fire burned down the building that was attached to the rear of the mouth. Hopefully they will one day get a new gift shop built. [Bob and Virginia Miller, 05/29/2007]

Kissimmee, Big Fire at Gatorland
The popular Gatorland, an Orlando, Florida area tourist attraction, caught fire early Monday morning, according to local news reports. Firefighters were battling a blaze in the main building and gift shop.... [11/06/2006] Complete News Story

Kissimmee, Florida - You could be the face of Gatorland
Gatorland wants a new spokesperson for its first national promotional campaign -- and it could be you. The park is launching a nationwide hunt for someone to pitch its Jumparoo Shows, and is looking for an amateur version of The Crocodile Hunter--someone who will get down and dirty with the prehistoric creatures. ... [02/23/2001] Complete News Story

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