The basics.
Gatorland is at 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837. Its directions page says it is “only 15-20 minutes away from Walt Disney World, Sea World and the Orlando International Airport.” Treat that as a guide: traffic and your starting point change the drive.
Gatorland lists hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, rain or shine, and says it is open on all holidays. Single-day admission is listed at $34.99 for ages 13 and up, $24.99 for ages 3 to 12 and $31.98 for seniors 60 and up. Children 2 and under are free. Gatorland lists $3 off single-day tickets bought online. Prices and hours can change, so check the official page before you go.
The phone number on Gatorland’s site is 407-855-5496.
What you will find there.
Gatorland’s own site lists alligators, crocodiles, wild cats, birds, snakes, tortoises and a capybara that guests can meet. It also lists shows and a petting and feeding barnyard, and it sells add-on experiences such as zip lines. Add-ons are separate from general admission, so read each one’s page for the price and rules.
The site lists several places to eat inside the park. It does not say how long a visit takes or whether outside food is allowed, so ask Gatorland if either matters to your plans.
Getting there from Disney.
Gatorland’s directions page gives two routes from Disney hotels. One follows SR 536 toward the airport, takes the 417 toll road to exit 11 for SR 441, and then goes south about 1 mile. The other follows Osceola Parkway toward the turnpike and then goes north on SR 441 for about 1 mile. Check a live map for the day, because the toll road and traffic affect both.
The directions page does not mention parking. Ask Gatorland about parking and cost before you leave if that matters to your group.
Official source: Gatorland directions.
Gatorland or an airboat ride?
They are different kinds of outing. Gatorland is a park you walk through, where the alligators are part of the exhibits. An airboat ride takes you onto the water to look for wild wildlife, which no operator can promise you will see.
Choose Gatorland if you want a set place to see alligators and an easy walk. Choose an airboat ride if you want open water and wild scenery, and read airboat rides near Kissimmee first.
Before you go
- Check the current hours and prices on Gatorland’s hours and prices page.
- Zip lines and other experiences cost extra and have their own rules.
- Plan for sun and heat, and bring sun protection and water.
- Ask about parking, outside food and how long your group should plan to stay.
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