Join us for Gator Week!

May 26 - May 31, 2025

It’s no secret we know a thing or two about alligators. To share this knowledge and passion with our visitors, our team at Wild Florida will host a one-of-a-kind event centered around one of Florida’s most recognizable, yet misunderstood animals… the American alligator!

To many, alligators are simply fierce carnivores on the hunt, but that’s not actually the case. Like many misunderstood creatures, myths develop based on a lack of knowledge. Because of this, we decided to dedicate an entire week to educating and debunking many common myths surrounding these reptiles, along with some of their reptile cousins, through live demonstrations and interactive experiences. There will be plenty of fun photo-ops and guest appearances made by some popular inhabitants of our Gator Park.

The best part is we’ll be giving everyone who makes a small cash donation to Wild Florida Cares FREE admission to our Gator Park during Gator Week! Bills donated will help graduating Osceola County high school seniors pay for college. Want to add even more fun? For just $5, you can spin for a chance to win exciting extras like a gator feed or barnyard feed experience!

Join us May 26 - 31, 2025, for Gator Week, where you and your family can enjoy a week full of gator-themed activities and demonstrations. Check out our schedule below to plan your trip!

Daily Schedule throughout Gator Week:

Feeding Frenzy – We all have our favorite foods, but what about alligators? We’re going inside our Gator Pond to find out what the alligator’s favorite food is during our feeding show at 11:30 AM and see what type of food makes our gators really jump. We’ll also demonstrate the power behind an alligator’s bite by watching them crush a rack of ribs!

Gator Call Competition – At 2:15 PM, we’ll focus our Exotic Animal Show segments on different types of crocodilians. For instance, we will bring out a Nile, caiman, albino, and regular American alligator. Learn the cues our Croc Squads use to train our gators' new behaviors. These only work on our Wild Florida gators, so do not try this in your own backyard. The winner will receive a Wild Florida goodie bag filled with tickets, stickers and more!

Exotic Animal Show – Our Exotic Animal Show allows guests to meet some of our coolest animals up close like never before. Stick around for the 2:15 PM show for a special wild guest!

Donations made will go to the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships to graduating Osceola County high school seniors!

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*Must show proof of donation at check-in to receive park admission.

Monday, May 26

Start your week of gator fun with a bang! At 11:30 AM, catch our Feeding Frenzy show to see what really gets our gators jumping—and biting! Then at 2:15 PM, it’s time for the Gator Call Competition, where you’ll meet different crocodilian species and try your hand at calling our gators just like the pros. Don’t miss your chance to win Wild Florida goodies and bragging rights!

Tuesday, may 27

Rock your Crocs! - Wear your Crocs on Tuesday and receive FREE chow for our alligators and crocodiles. All you have to do is show off your cool kicks at the gazebo in the Gator Park to get your chow. Also, be sure to strut your Crocs to our Croc Squad and say hi!

wednesday, may 28

Obstacle Relay - Get ready for a wild and hilarious showdown as Fluffy’s “cousins” take on a Wild Florida obstacle course! One by one, they’ll dash, dodge and waddle their way through the course, with the fastest time earning the win. After the race, don’t forget to grab a fun photo with one of Fluffy’s cousins to remember the moment.

thursday, May 29

Gator Slushy Drinking Contest – Unleash your inner gator with our Gator Slushie Drinking Contest! Meet our team at the Gator Pavilion at around 12:30 PM. to go head-to-head with other participants as you compete to see who can drink a green slushie the fastest WITHOUT using your hands!

This activity is for any gator lover age 8 and up. The first to sign up gets to compete, so arrive early. The winner will receive a Wild Florida-themed prize!

friday, May 30

Jump-Like-A-Gator Competition – People often think alligators can only hunt for food that happens to go for a swim, but their powerful tails can help propel half of their body out of the water and into the air! Meet our team in our Gator Pavilion around 12:30 PM to see what it’s like to jump for your food like an alligator and the highest jumper will receive a Wild Florida-themed prize!

saturday, May 31

Croc Education – Close out an unforgettable week with a special gator education session led by our Croc Squad! Learn what makes these powerful reptiles so unique, how we care for them at Wild Florida, and get answers to all your gator questions!

plan your adventure now!

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Half-Hour Airboat Tour

Travel the perimeter of Wild Florida’s beautiful wetlands and experience natural Florida firsthand. Our half-hour airboat tour offers a thrilling ride through 100% pure Florida wilderness, bringing you up close to the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades.

This tour includes admission to our Gator Park, where you can discover over 200 native and exotic animals, watch exciting live shows, and encounter Florida’s most iconic reptile up close!