Media 2020

     Gatorland Continues Winning Streak With Five Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2020 Reader Poll Awards ORLANDO, Florida (Aug. 31, 2020) – The readers of Orlando Weekly have chosen Gatorland, “The Alligator Capital of the World,” as winner in four categories in their Best of Orlando® 2020 Reader Poll, including:  Best Place To Show People the Real Orlando, Best Local Big Shot Who’s Not An Elected Official – Gatorland’s Savannah Boan, Best Attraction That’s Not A Theme Park, and Best Zip Line or Ropes Course, Gatorland’s Screamin’ Gator Zip Line.  Orlando Weekly Staff Pick also named Gatorland Best New Theme Park Attraction this year for its Social Distancing Skunk Ape. See the Gatorland Orlando Weekly awards acceptance video here: https://www.facebook.com/151819628065/posts/10160378022143066/?vh=e&extid=Tg6SzP68gV2pCErN&d=n Last month Gatorland was also named Best Non-Theme Park Attraction by Orlando Magazine in its Best of ORL 2020 Reader Poll. “We’re honored [...]

Gatorland Wins Best Non-Theme Park Attraction Category    In Orlando Magazine Best of Orlando 2020 Reader Poll ORLANDO, Florida (Aug. 25, 2020) – It’s official.  The readers of Orlando Magazine have selected Gatorland, “The Alligator Capital of the World™,” as the Best Non-Theme Park Attraction in the publication’s Best of Orlando 2020 Reader Poll.   Each year, thousands of Orlando Magazine readers vote on their favorites in a variety of categories, with results being revealed each August.  For the last four years, Gatorland has placed among the top 3 finalists in the Best Non-Theme Park category, before taking top honors this year. “We’re so excited that people in Central Florida have voted for us,” said Mark McHugh, President and CEO of Gatorland.  “We feel the love, especially after re-opening our doors in May following the temporary closure we all experienced here in our local [...]

Ten Great Ways To Experience The Alligator Capital of The World 4th of July Weekend With Half Off For Florida Residents   ORLANDO, Florida (June 30, 2020)  –  Make this 4th of July special at Gatorland®, “The Alligator Capital of the World™,” with your very own Top 10 List of experiences and a half-off Florida Resident special. Locals can save half off single day admissions now through July 31, 2020. That means adults pay just $14.99 rather than $29.99 plus tax; Children ages 3-12 pay $9.99 rather than $19.99 plus tax and Seniors 55+ pay $12.49 rather than $24.99 plus tax.  Children 2 and under are free. Proof of Florida residency for adults is required.  https://www.gatorland.com/specials/florida-resident-promotions/. Florida residents can upgrade to the Gatorland Grunt package for just $11.99 plus tax.  This combo ticket features 3 of our most popular attractions – Meet-A-Gator, Gator [...]

Gatorland Announces May 23 Reopening Park Ready To Open Its Doors With Vigorous Safety and Cleanliness Procedures In Place   ORLANDO, Florida (May 22, 2020) – Gatorland®, the “Alligator Capital of the World™,” is excited to once again open its doors to guests starting 10 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, May 23rd  after presenting its safety operational plan to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, and receiving support from the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force.  Gatorland’s plan was carefully reviewed by Mayor Demings, who then endorsed Gatorland’s request to re-open to Governor Ron DeSantis. “We have worked incredibly hard for this day to finally come, and are thrilled that Governor DeSantis, Mayor Demings and the Orange County task force have recognized the monumental changes we have made in our park and park operations to ensure the highest levels of safety for our guests and employees,” [...]

Gatorland Social Distancing Skunk Ape Ready For Action Park Takes Social Distancing To Next Level With Own Character For The Cause   ORLANDO, Florida (May 15, 2020) – Gatorland®, the “Alligator Capital of the World™,” has brought in its very own social distancing expert to help the park get ready to reopen sometime very soon. "Social Distancing Skunk Ape," The Florida Cryptid, knows all about keeping away from others and is perfect for the job.  He tends to be more elusive than his cousin, Bigfoot, is “insistent that you stay distant,” and reminds guests to stay six feet apart.  He’s also all about keeping your hands clean and sanitizing regularly. Gatorland’s Social Distancing Skunk Ape has already made appearances in Gatorland’s popular YouTube show, “Gatorland Vlogs”, as well as their Facebook morning show, “School of Croc”.  He will also be featured in informative [...]

Gatorland Offers Special Added Value on Annual Passes Before Future Reopening ORLANDO, Florida (April 20, 2020) – Gatorland®, the “Alligator Capital of the World™”, is ready to show its guests some extra love, even before they are able to walk through the Historic Gator Jaw entrance once again and before an exact reopening date can be determined.              Annual Passes at Gatorland just got a whole lot better.  When guests purchase an annual pass online now and before the park reopens, their pass will be valid from the date the park opens through the end of December 2021.  That’s an additional seven months for free, if the park is able to reopen in May, for example.  Annual passes are $44.99 plus tax for adults ages 13 and up, and $29.99 plus tax for children ages 3-12.   https://www.gatorland.com/specials/welcome-back-special/            The many unique discounts and benefits only available [...]

Gatorland School of Croc™ Hits One Million Views, Launches Official T-Shirt Park creates unique shirt by request of super fans tuning in from all over the world ORLANDO, Florida (April 10, 2020) – You’d never know that Gatorland®, the “Alligator Capital of the World™”, has been temporarily closed since mid-March due to coronavirus advisories. The park’s new Facebook Live program, hosted by Savannah Boan and airing daily at 10 a.m., is up to one million views.   Parents, children and families tuning in from all over the world love the fun and exclusive animal learning time so much they have been posting and messaging for weeks, asking for their very own School of Croc™ T-shirt. That request is now reality, as Gatorland has just launched the online sale of the School of Croc T-shirt, designed by the program’s own Cameraman Dan.  Adults and [...]

Gatorland Global, Conservation Arm of Gatorland in Orlando, Florida, Expands Reach To Darwin, Australia   Gatorland’s Savannah Boan Joins Crocodylus Park founder and his team for two-week conservation study of Australia’s Saltwater and Freshwater Crocodiles ORLANDO, Florida, USA (Feb. 20, 2020)  –  Gatorland®, the "Alligator Capital of the World," is going down under this month as the park’s conservation arm, Gatorland Global, partners with Crocodylus Park in Darwin, Australia for joint studies of the native Saltwater and Freshwater crocodiles, ranging in size from newborn hatchlings to giant adults.  Savannah Boan, International Ambassador for Gatorland Global, was invited by Professor Grahame Webb, founder of Crocodylus Park and a world-renowned crocodile biologist, to join him and his team for two weeks of conservation collaboration. Boan has had a life-long passion for the study of alligators and crocodiles, and became the Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator, Director of [...]

Gatorland School of CrocTM Scores Half Million Views in Eight Days Gatorland encourages children and families to stay connected during park closures               via daily virtual visits with the all new School of CrocTM ORLANDO, Florida (March 26, 2020)  –  Gatorland®, the "Alligator Capital of the WorldTM," has been hard at work the last eight days teaching the public about its resident animals, even though the park has been closed due to coronavirus advisories.  Facebook Live and You Tube VLOGS have kept the park open to guests “virtually.” The new School of Croc Facebook Live program airs every day, Monday through Saturday, at 10 a.m. on Gatorland’s Facebook Page, hosted by Savannah Boan, the park’s Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator and Social Media Director.  In just a little over a week, School of Croc already has more than half [...]

Gatorland School of Croc™ Hits One Million Views, Launches Official T-Shirt Park creates unique shirt by request of super fans tuning in from all over the world ORLANDO, Florida (April 10, 2020) – You’d never know that Gatorland®, the “Alligator Capital of the World™”, has been temporarily closed since mid-March due to coronavirus advisories. The park’s new Facebook Live program, hosted by Savannah Boan and airing daily at 10 a.m., is up to one million views.   Parents, children and families tuning in from all over the world love the fun and exclusive animal learning time so much they have been posting and messaging for weeks, asking for their very own School of Croc™ T-shirt. That request is now reality, as Gatorland has just launched the online sale of the School of Croc T-shirt, designed by the program’s own Cameraman Dan.  Adults and [...]