"Gatorland is a blast, a refreshing change from the over-packaged and overpriced tourist destinations and theme parks in and around Orlando. It is home to thousands of alligators, has engaging and entertaining shows, exhibits, a train ride that costs $2.00 to ride all day, a mini-water splash area for the toddler set, and a serene, beautiful swamp/boardwalk home to countless nesting birds, some endangered, that live there. The baby birds can be quite entertaining when they are getting flying lessons. They make great subjects for photographs, and there is even a well respected nature photographer that teaches the art of photography in private and group workshops there (see the entry on Wildscapes Images). Gatorland is all new in 2008, and I was pleasantly surprised to see an expanded menu there. One can even order smoothies, or blended coffee drinks and cappucinos. And, of course, the fudge is worth mentioning. Well worth mentioning. Don't skimp-buy a couple of bags of hot-dogs from the stands at Gatorland and feed the gators. It's a big part of the fun! "

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