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Palmdale, Florida: Gatorama

Large gator farm features a big mean one named Goliath. Motto: "Fast hands of no hands."

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Cecil Clemons and pal.

Gatorama

Have several pics of Cecil, and a couple hours interviews on tape. "How long do you think a gator can live 'thout a bunghole?" he asked. Said he had a five footer! Included pic shows Cecil stripping a cow. The Lykes Bros. would call him when a cow died in the field, and Cecil would take care of it, saving certain parts for his wildcats.

[John Laitinen, 03/29/2006]
Gatorama - Goliath the Champ

Near the end of the elevated tourist walk over the swamp pond, a 40 year old, one-and-a-half ton crocodile named Goliath is missing an eye and two feet of his tail (he's still 14-ft. long). Around his cage hang the skulls of nine other gators he has bested in water sport.

He must've been trained by the late Cecil Clemons!

[Robot Greg, 12/07/2004]

Gatorama

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 $25; optional $10 "encounters"
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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