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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...