Partaking in the same old vacation activities can leave you feeling unsatisfied with your vacation experience. If you’re starting to get a case of the “Vacation Blahs”, visit Orlando’s home to hundreds of alligators and other swamp creatures – Gatorland.
Gatorland is located at 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837. It can be easily reached in your Orlando rental van from Carl’s Van Rentals. This reptile lover’s paradise has several attractions to entice nature enthusiasts and novices alike.
Screamin’ Gator Zip Line
For a bird’s-eye view of Gatorland’s entire park, visitors can embark on an aerial adventure on the Screamin’ Gator Zip Line. The 1,200 feet of line and towers up to 65 feet tall make this an exhilarating experience. Tours last two hours and they are also available as a nighttime experience.
Night Shine
Bust out your flashlight and get ready to see Gatorland’s swamp in a completely different light (or lack of light). For $19.99, this nighttime guided tour takes the group along Gatorland’s wooden walkway through the Alligator Breeding Marsh.
You’ll be able to see a multitude of red, shining eyes communing under the cover of darkness when you shine your flashlight towards the water. The tour starts at dusk and lasts up to two hours.
Adventure Hour
For just $10, you can get a behind-the-scenes tour of Gatorland’s Alligator Breeding Marsh. This guided tour allows visitors to get within a few feet of these massive reptiles. This up-close-and-personal experience is available daily by reservation and gives you a chance to encounter these dangerous predators without fear of becoming their next meal.
Hours:
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Daily
Prices:
Adult Day Pass: $24.99
Child (Three-12 years) Day Pass: $16.99
Children under Three: Free
This great location for animal lovers is just a rental-van drive away. On your next Orlando vacation, travel with Florida’s top transportation provider, Carl’s Van Rentals Contact us and make a reservation for one of our spacious vans on your next Florida vacation.