On Monday, October 8, 2007 in Orlando, Florida members of the legendary Godwin family took part in a ground breaking ceremony marking the beginning of a new era as Gatorland celebrates the construction of a new $4 million dollar Complex to be located at the site of the devastating fire that took place on November 6, 2006 destroying the original gift shop and theme park entrance.
The Complex will feature over 19,000 square feet of retail, meeting and office space along with an open-air admissions pavilion that incorporates the historic gator mouth entrance, state-of-the-art meeting facility and classroom, and a cleverly designed shopping area featuring unique gifts ideas and a pictorial timeline outlining the rich history of the theme park. Plans for the new structure will be on display at the event.
Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining “Old Florida” charm with exciting, new exhibits and entertainment. The park opened as a roadside attraction in 1949. Today, it provides affordable-priced family fun with thousands of alligators, crocodiles, aviary, breeding marsh with observation tower, petting zoo, nature walk, educational wildlife programs, a gift shop, Florida’s best train-ride, restaurant, Gator Gully Splash Park and one-of-a-kind reptilian shows including the Gator Wrestlin’ Show, Gator Jumparoo and the Up-close Encounters Show. To purchase tickets for “Orlando’s only Theme Park with Bite and Attitude” click here.