The Complete Guide to Visiting Gatorland in Orlando

• Train: The SunRail P339 will stop at Tupperware station, which is at a distance of 1.7 miles from Gatorland. You can take a taxi from here and reach Gatorland in 5 minutes. 
  
• Bus: Bus number 108 makes a stop at S Orange Blossom Trail and Cypress Crossing Drive. It is the closest bus stop to the attraction and is only 3 minutes away on foot. The bus number 441 is another option however, it will drop you 1 mile away from the park.  
  
• Taxi: You can opt for a local taxi or book an Uber/ Lyft from anywhere in the city to visit Gatorland. 

• From Daytona Beach: Take I-4 east towards the Disney area and then head towards the airport (417 toll road).
  
• From Lake Buena Vista: Make your way to the Airport Greenway (417) and take the second exit.
  
• From Melbourne: Drive on Highway 192 towards Disney and then take a right towards Orange Blossom Trail.
  
• From Miami: Make your way onto the Turnpike and then take the exit towards Osceola Parkway. 
  
• From Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral: Take SR 528 and make your way towards Orlando and then head south on 417. 

Spread over 10 acres, the Alligator Breeding Marsh is a surreal sight where you can witness a float of alligators sunbathing, swimming, eating, and even mating. From the safe yet close distance of the walkway, you can observe these enormous creatures up close in their natural habitat. While there, make sure to head to the nearby 3-storey observation deck to get a panoramic view of the marsh and capture some stunning pictures.

Adventure takes on a whole new meaning with the Screamin' Gator Zip Line as you will feel a surge of adrenaline like no other. You will be swinging high between treetops in a 1200-foot-long cable ride that is connected to seven towers and reaches a height of 70 feet. What’s more? This ride also includes a perilous bridge crossing made of wood planks.

Take your seats at the Gator Jumparoo Show where Florida’s biggest beasts will put on a marvellous show for you. The premise is pretty simple: several ferocious-looking gators jump high in the air to snatch food from volunteers. These wild creatures will leave you going ‘óoh’ and ‘aahh’ at all the right moments. The show culminates with an awesome finale where volunteers hand-feed the gators from proximity.

What’s a steam engine doing in the middle of Gatorland, you ask? Well, this scaled-down train will take you on a relaxing ride through the alligator breeding marsh and various animal exhibits. Furthermore, it will give you shade from the harsh Floridian sun and teach you about the park’s long history as it quietly chugs along its meandering path.

A fantastic three-in-one experience that is not for the faint-hearted! The New Croc Rock Adventure triples the adrenaline rush and is a thrill-seeker’s absolute dream. This adventure starts with a 32-foot high rock climb, then proceeds to a 150-foot swinging cable bridge crossing, and ends with a 350-foot-long ziplining experience.

Visitors with mobility challenges and disabilities have found a new and exhilarating way to admire Gatorland. With the Gator Gauntlet, you can go zip lining above the Alligator Breeding Marsh and bask in the aerial view of the park from 350 feet in the sky. With the sling-like harness, you can glide smoothly along the zip line and watch 130 alligators swimming in the lake below you.

Brace yourself for an after-hours adventure that will have you trudging along cautiously across the Alligator Breeding Marsh’s wooden walkway under the cover of darkness. With only a flashlight and gator food, for the next 1.5 hours, you will find yourself surrounded by thousands of alligators whose presence will only be known to you by their glowing red eyes shining against the night sky.