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Sahara & Sparky

SAHARA & SPARKY – Fennec Foxes Fennec Foxes (Vulpes zerda) Gatorama is thrilled to welcome Sahara and Sparky, a pair of lively Fennec Foxes! These tiny desert dwellers are full of energy, curiosity, and charm, giving visitors a closer look at one of nature’s most remarkable survivors. Fennec Foxes are native to the Sahara Desert...

Elena & Sister Rosa

ELENA & SISTER ROSA – Cuban Crocodiles Cuban Crocodiles (Crocodylus rhombifer) Elena and Sister Rosa are Cuban crocodiles, small but fierce reptiles with tough, armored bodies that make them look like little tanks of the swamp. Unlike most crocodiles, they spend more time on land than in water, moving with a distinctive “high walk”...

LOLA: ORINOCO CROCODILE

LOLA – Orinoco Crocodile Lola is an Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius), one of the rarest crocodile species in the world. This critically endangered crocodile is native to Colombia and Venezuela, where it historically lived throughout the Orinoco River basin. Orinoco crocodiles inhabit tropical lowland regions, including rivers,...

TEMPLATE

COLD WEATHER CARE At Gatorama, the health and safety of our animals always come first, especially during periods of cold weather. While Florida is known for its warm climate, occasional temperature drops can create challenges for reptiles such as alligators and crocodiles, which rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature....

Behind The Scenes: Cold Weather

COLD WEATHER CARE At Gatorama, the health and safety of our animals always come first, especially during periods of cold weather. While Florida is known for its warm climate, occasional temperature drops can create challenges for reptiles such as alligators and crocodiles, which rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature....