African Fence

Blades Of Green

Gatorland USA

One of the best kept secrets in the Central Florida / Orlando area has been here since 1949. Deemed the "Alligator capital of the world"; Gatorland is a theme park and wild life preserve that takes you back to the early days of Florida attractions, when they were kind of campy. Today Gatorland is one of my very favorite parks in the area. It is all about a genuine natural Florida experience for the visitor, with wildlife, exotic plants, flowers and trees that are indigenous to the area. Don't forget the Gators and the Crocs as you will be closer than you want to be in many cases. Many different species of birds migrate south to the sanctuary that sits right in the middle of the park. Photographers are welcome and a special pass is offered, allowing one to come very early at certain times of the year to capture the various creatures before the too many visitors enter the park. Gatorland is actively involved in rescue and preservation of animal life here in Central Florida. There is an admission to the park, discounts to seniors and children. All in all, one of the best values compared to The Disney and Universal Theme Park prices. Over the years I continue to go back again and again, and as a result have acquired quite the catalog of photographs. I wanted to share a few from my visit this week.

Meerkat Zone

Merry-Go-Round #4