At Gatorama, we believe the best way to connect with wildlife is to get hands-on. Our Close Up Encounters are designed to safely bring you face-to-face with some of our most amazing animal stars. These interactive experiences allow you to build confidence, create unforgettable memories, and learn directly from our expert handlers.
Most encounters are Beginner level, ensuring a fun and accessible experience for the whole family. Tickets for these experiences are sold on-site at the main gate when you arrive. Come ready to play wild and step outside your comfort zone!
We will definitely be coming back to Gatorama! Every staff member we encountered was incredibly friendly and truly made our experience unforgettable. Kyle, who led the animal encounters, was fantastic. It’s clear he genuinely loves what he does, and he shared so much knowledge in a way that was engaging, fun, and easy to understand. One of the highlights was wading into the water and catching the smaller alligators, such a unique and exciting experience! We also highly recommend participating in the Fast Hands and Face to Face activities. They were absolutely worth it and made the visit even more memorable. This is a must-visit experience!
This place is amazing! I highly recommend the catching baby alligators in the wadding pond. We also got to watch someone do a meet and great with an albino alligator, and experience the daily feeding show. This place is passionate about what they do and super knowledgeable. We learned a ton and our kids keep asking to go back. We will definitely be back when we visit the state again.
Had a great experience!! We did the python encounter with Ebony & Brian, then the wading with baby gators and two did fast hands! It was a fabulous time. Everyone enjoyed themselves and all the animals look very well cared for and loved. Highly recommend! 5 big ✨ from us!

Location: 10665 N US Hwy 27, Palmdale, FL 33944
Phone: (863) 675-0623 (863) 675-0623
Email: info@gatorama.com
Openning hours: OPEN 5 DAYS A WEEK 10am - 5pm CLOSED on Tuesday and Wednesday