Palmdale, Florida: Gatorama
RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 6180 US Hwy 27, Palmdale, FL
- Directions:
- I-75 exit 141. East on Hwy 80 (Palm Beach Blvd) 24 miles to La Belle, then north on Bridge St. for a mile, then east on Hwy 29 for 13 miles. South on US 27 about 1.5 miles.
- Hours:
- Daily 10-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 863-675-0623
- Admission:
- Adults $15.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Chain-smoking swamp character Cecil Clemons regaled us with tales of gator raising and government meddling.
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The Gatorama gator farm and Cecil Clemons in 1981 -- he could be found handling baby gators, or chasing full size crocs. Cecil and I waded out into the croc lake at night to look for hatchlings.
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