Central Florida’s Most Trusted Authority On Alligator Safety and Education

ORLANDO, Florida –  With the start of the busy summer vacation season now upon us, Gatorland® reminds its park guests and the traveling public that any body of water in the state of Florida can be home to alligators.  Here are some important things to keep in mind from Central Florida’s Most Trusted Authority on Alligator Safety and Education:

• Take note that we are in alligator breeding season right now. Alligators can be very territorial and many are on the move looking for mates.
• When there is a drought and water levels are low, this also puts alligators on the move
• Use extra caution in the morning or evening hours in shallow water, as alligators may think the splashing is an animal at the waters’ edge or is in distress
• Stay away from alligators you see in the wild and do not feed them
• Remember, it is against the law in the State of Florida to feed an alligator
• Report any alligator concerns by contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission through http://myfwc.com/.

Gatorland is a 100-acre theme park combining Old Florida charm with exciting experiences, exhibits, and entertainment.  The park originally opened as a roadside attraction in 1949.  Today, it provides affordably-priced family fun featuring thousands of alligators and crocodiles, breeding marsh with observation tower, free-flight aviary, nature walk, petting zoo, educational wildlife programs, award-winning gift shop, Florida’s best train ride, Gator Gully Splash Park, on-site restaurant, one-of-a-kind shows including Gator Jumparoo, and Up-close Encounters and one of a kind adventure experiences like the Screamin’ Gator Zipline and Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure.

For more Gatorland information, visit us online at www.gatorland.com or call 800-393-JAWS.  Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gatorland, on Twitter https://twitter.com/gatorlandand on Instagram: gatorland_orlando https://www.instagram.com/gatorland_orlando/.