Gatorland

Gatorland is known as the "alligator capital of the world". Whilst it says what it is on the tin, there is so much else to do and see at this laid back attraction away from the madness of the major theme parks. Gatorland boasts of course hundreds of alligators, as well as a breeding marsh, petting zoo, aviary, nature trail, reptilian shows and other animal exhibits. Last year they opened Gator Gully, a cute splash park where the kids could cool off and have some fun in the water amid the day out at Gatorland. Gator Gully is located within the existing Gatorland park, and is free with your regular Gatorland ticket. TIP: We took advantage this year as we ...

Trouble with Orlando is, well Orlando really. It’s plastic and the fake smiles match your overwhelming desire to snap back at someone and say “I might not want a great day!” Let’s face it, the Mouse has an annoying squeaky voice and after you have heard a hundred kinds trying to mimic this, it becomes like scraping your fingers down a blackboard. Hence the reason to look further a field to find ways to compensate for the humongous steak or unlimited lobster you will consume come evening fall. I try and earn this right by running for half an hour every morning in the scorching heat and unrelenting humidity, and trust me; you can lose a couple of pounds ...

I went to Gatorland when I was in Orlando with my ex and his family over Christmas. Admittedly it wasn't one of our first choices in places to go, and went towards the end of the holiday. We mainly went because when we went to a wildlife park, which is meant to be full of alligators, we only saw one, so we went somewhere where we were certain to see some snappers. ***the Park*** The park itself is is set in 110 acres and was founded back in 1949 and is only ten minutes outside Orlando. When you arrive, the entrance is quite impressive as to get in, you have to go through a giant alligator mouth! We used some money off coupons worth around ...