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Ghosts of the Glades
GHOSTS OF THE GLADES Discover the Rare Beauty of Leucistic and Piebald Alligators Dive into a world where nature’s wonders take on a whole new hue at Ghosts of the Glades. Here, you’ll get up close with our striking Albino and Pied American Alligators, including the exceptionally rare Leucistic Pied Alligators. One of our stars, […]
SNAP Gators
SNAP GATORS Florida’s Nuisance Alligators, Now Part of Our Pod Gatorama works closely with Florida Fish and Wildlife through the Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program (SNAP), bringing in alligators that have been reported as nuisance animals to live safely among our pod. These alligators are carefully acclimated to their new surroundings and...
Large Crocodile & Gator Ponds
CROCODILE & GATOR PONDS Home of the Big Boys When you enter Gatorama, you’ll immediately be greeted by our family of crocodiles and alligators, who call the front ponds home. This is where the “Big Boys” live, and it’s one of our favorite places in the park! The front ponds are always full of activity, […]
Hatchlings
HATCHILINGS Welcome to the Baby Gator Pod The babies are hatching, and there’s no better place to watch them grow than in our Baby Gator Pod. These tiny alligators may be small, but they are ready for action right out of the shell. Visitors can watch as they start practicing their posturing, sharpening their reflexes, […]
Reptile Cove
EXPLORE REPTILE COVE Reptile Cove is one of Gatorama’s most fascinating spots, where guests can get up close and personal with a variety of reptiles and amphibians that need a little extra care. Whether you’re a budding herpetologist or simply curious about these incredible creatures, this is the perfect place to test your knowledge, ask […]
African Spur Tortoise
GRANDPA At the Ol’ Gator Hole Grandpa is one of Gatorama’s founding alligators and a true legend of the swamp. He arrived at the park in the late 1950s as a full-grown, mature bull alligator, and he has been a cornerstone of the Gatorama family ever since. Over the decades, Grandpa has sired multiple generations […]
Goliath
Goliath Gatorama’s “Killer Croc” and Apex Predator Goliath has been a staple at Gatorama since 1968, arriving as a young adult and quickly earning his reputation as the ultimate apex predator. For the first 30 years, he lived in the front pond, where he socialized with other crocodiles and alligators—until it became clear that Goliath […]
Kinkajou
Kinkajou The “Honey Bear” of the Tropics Kinkajous are small, tree-dwelling mammals from the tropical forests of Central and South America. These acrobats spend most of their lives high in the canopy, where they can turn their feet backward to move easily in any direction along branches or up and down tree trunks. Their prehensile […]
Bobcat
Bobcat Florida’s Wild Cat (Lynx rufus floridanus) Alongside the panther, the bobcat is one of Florida’s two native wild cats—but unlike the elusive panther, bobcats are relatively common. They roam everywhere from remote swamps to suburban backyards, a true survivor in the Sunshine State. The Florida bobcat is instantly recognizable by its...
Salty
SALTY – Saltwater Crocodile Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) Salty is not your average croc. This saltwater crocodile is a true apex predator—a hypercarnivorous ambush hunter capable of taking nearly any animal that crosses into his territory, from fish and crustaceans to birds, reptiles, and mammals. Due to their massive size and...