{"id":4193,"date":"2026-07-11T15:11:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T15:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/?page_id=4193"},"modified":"2026-07-16T01:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T01:29:50","slug":"adoption","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"KID FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\n THE ULTIMATE FAMILY ADVENTURE<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n HATCHING<\/span>\n FESTIVAL<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

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\n SOUTH FLORIDA<\/span>\n FAMILY FUN<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

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\n KID FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY<\/span>\n <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Beyond our hands-on encounters, kids love exploring our shaded pathways to find Florida\u2019s rarest animals! Start at our magical\u00a0<\/span>Ghosts of the Glades<\/span><\/em>\u00a0exhibit to marvel at\u00a0<\/span>Topaz<\/span><\/strong>, our ultra-rare blue-eyed leucistic piebald alligator, alongside his striking albino friend\u00a0<\/span>Po<\/span><\/strong>. Then, head over to Reptile Cove to meet\u00a0<\/span>Kira<\/span><\/strong>, our friendly Featured Creature crocodile who is always ready to show off her famous smile for an Instagram photo.<\/span><\/p>

The adventure continues with our playful tropical\u00a0<\/span>Kinkajous<\/span><\/strong>, cute Fennec Foxes\u00a0<\/span>Sahara & Sparky<\/span><\/strong>, and our new\u00a0<\/span>Bobcats<\/span><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Parrots<\/span><\/strong>, and giant-hit\u00a0<\/span>KuneKune pigs<\/span><\/strong>! Finally, walk out onto our bridge to peer down at the prehistoric power of\u00a0<\/span>Goliath<\/span><\/strong>, our massive 15-foot crocodile, lounging with his front-pond buddies\u00a0<\/span>Bully<\/span><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Jimmy<\/span><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Spike<\/span><\/strong>, and\u00a0<\/span>Titan<\/span><\/strong>. With so many unique furry, feathered, and scaly residents, there\u2019s a new friend waiting around every corner!<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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\n THE DOZER<\/span>\n TORTOISE<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

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\n REPTILE COVE<\/span>\n PYTHON<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

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\n UNCLE WADERS<\/span>\n POND<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

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\n BIG GATOR<\/span>\n FEEDING<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

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\n SWAMP SCHOOL<\/span>\n EXPLORER<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

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\n FEATURED<\/span>\n CREATURE<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

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The swamp is calling, and your ultimate mission starts right now! To earn your title as an official\u00a0<\/span>Gatorama Swamp School Explorer<\/strong><\/span><\/em>, you must step up and conquer exciting, interactive challenges hidden both on our website and during your wild expedition through the park. W<\/span>ho better to show you the ropes than <\/span>Okee, our beloved education gator<\/span><\/strong>? Okee is your official Swamp School guide, and he has personally hidden clues and riddles all along our boardwalk and exhibits. <\/span><\/p>

This isn’t just a walk in the park, it’s a real-life quest where you’ll need sharp eyes, a curious mind, and Okee’s insider gator wisdom to decode the secrets of our prehistoric wetlands. <\/span>Get ready to hunt for hidden tracks, solve ancient swamp mysteries, and crack the fascinating challenges left behind by Okee and his amazing animal friends. From our giant, jaw-popping crocodiles to our smallest, sneakiest critters, everyone has a story to tell. Complete each of Okee’s challenges to unlock exclusive digital badges, climb the ranks from a swamp novice to a master tracker, and proudly claim your place among our elite wetland conservation heroes!<\/span><\/p>

Below are just some of the legendary, wild places Okee wants you to explore during your journey at Gatorama. Keep your eyes peeled, your ears open, and your wits about you because you never know where one of Okee’s hidden clues might be waiting to be found!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n SWOOPY<\/span>\n PALM<\/span>\n <\/h3>\n

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To make your family outing to Palmdale as smooth and enjoyable as possible, we\u2019ve got a few handy tips to keep in mind! Our main 1,000-foot wooden boardwalk and pathways are completely flat and fully stroller-accessible, making it a breeze to navigate with toddlers and infants. You will definitely want to pack your camera or have your phone fully charged, as there are endless, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities around every corner, from holding baby gators to standing right next to our friendly giant tortoises.<\/span><\/p>

Since we are located deep in the beautiful Glades region, summer adventures can get warm, so we highly recommend bringing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses! To help keep our park clean and our animals safe, please remember that outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the gate. But don't worry, we\u2019ve got your crew covered with plenty of ice-cold drinks and delicious snacks available right inside our gift shop!<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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The swamp is calling, and your ultimate mission starts right now! To earn your title as an official\u00a0Gatorama Swamp School Explorer, you must step up and conquer exciting, interactive challenges hidden both on our website and during your wild expedition through the park. Who better to show you the ropes than Okee, our beloved education […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4908,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4193","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4193"}],"version-history":[{"count":70,"href":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5049,"href":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4193\/revisions\/5049"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/shopbuild.gatorama.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}