Gatorland & Wild Florida: The 12 Best Gator Park Tickets

1.Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,576 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Travel from Orlando to Kenansville for a 30-minute or one-hour airboat ride across 4,200 acres of protected wetlands. Guides such as Alex, Curtis, Jeff, and Bob point out gators and birds, while the included park adds lemurs, sloths, zebras, white alligators, shows, and feeding areas.

“Fantastic experience, very helpful staff and polite. The guide were very experienced and knowledgeable.”

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2.Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari and Gator Park Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 892 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

Drive your own vehicle through Wild Florida’s open safari park at your own pace, spotting zebras, bison, deer, wildebeest, oryx, and cracker cows. Your ticket also covers Gator Park, with alligator exhibits, animal displays, shows, and the option to feed giraffes for an extra fee.

“Fantastic visit and with well maintained grounds, they obviously care a lot for these animals! Side note, I did hear one of the gate personnel complaining about a visitor within blatant ear shot. So if you don’t want to be talked about behind your back by the overweight kid from Stranger Things, be sure to be on your Ps and Qs.”

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3.Wild Florida Park Ticket and Gator Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 153 reviews · 1 day · from $15Best value

At Wild Florida Wildlife Park, you’ll see alligators, tropical birds, and native animals, then walk the 500-foot dock and Hawk Swamp boardwalk. A live alligator demonstration is included. The park is near Orlando, Kissimmee, the Disney area, the Space Coast, and Orlando International Airport.

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4.Wild Florida Adventure Package Tour with Hotel Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Orlando to Wild Florida for a 30 or 60-minute airboat ride, alligator education, a wildlife park, cypress boardwalk, barbecue lunch, and a family photo. Gray Line provides hotel pickup, with guides such as Kevin, Lauren, and Dennis adding local insight.

“A terrific day out, loved the whole experience. Spotted alligators, turtles and birds out on the Everglades”

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5.Everglades Alligator and Wildlife Airboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 30 min · from $37

From 3702 Big Bass Road, you’ll join an English-speaking captain for a 30-minute airboat ride through the Everglades headwaters. Expect live wildlife commentary, hearing protection, life vests, possible alligator and eagle sightings, and a chance to hold a baby gator afterward.

“Absolutely amazing!! Cap’n Dave was fantastic, I’ve booked for when we come back for next year.”

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6.Gatorland Zipline Adventure w/ Full-Day Park Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 1h 30m · from $74

Meet your English-speaking guide at Gatorland, suit up with a helmet and harness, and cross five zip lines over crocodiles, alligators, and tree canopies. The 90-minute course reaches 65 feet and speeds near 30 miles per hour, with all-day park admission included afterward.

“It was a great experience! Very exciting and great customer service. 10/10”

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7.Orlando Alligator Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Meet your guide at 9 a.m. in Chuluota for a five-hour kayak trip through Little Big Econ State Forest. You’ll receive equipment, instruction, water, and lunch, then paddle beneath cypress trees while watching for alligators, hawks, river otters, and possibly manatees.

“Beste Kajak Tour ever!!! Alles hat super geklappt. Guide war sehr nett und wir haben einen Alligator und Manatis gesehen.”

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8.Gatorland Flashlight Tour at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 1h 30m · from $26

Walk Gatorland’s wooden marsh paths after dark with a guide such as Michael or KC Gray. Use a flashlight to spot alligators, listen to the night sounds, and toss food to the animals. The $26, 90-minute tour includes a flashlight, insect repellent, and alligator food.

“Tolle, lehrreiche und spannende Tour mit absolut professionellen Guide!”

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9.Experience Wild Florida Nature Up Close on Electric Trike (2 hrs)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $59

Ride a full-size electric trike through Kissimmee with Sean from Toho Bikes. Pedaling is optional, and the route includes lake views, paved trails, a sandy beach, wildlife spots, and downtown ice cream. This private, self-guided outing suits ages 14 and up.

“We traveled as a family of 9 young adults through the age of 75 and we were able to engage in the activity together. The vendor was patient and explained the features of the electric bikes and was prepared upon arrival. He also provided a travel cooler with waters and a few snacks for our self guided tour. Would highly recommend using his service.”

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10.Gatorland Interactive Tour with Animal Trainer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $138

Spend two hours with an English-speaking trainer at Gatorland, feeding alligators, meeting crocodiles, holding a baby gator, and handling other wildlife. Groups are limited to five. Guides such as Casey, KC, Mike, and Michael have led this hands-on experience. Park admission and free exploring time are included.

“Casey, my guide, was amazing. The knowledge of the Alligators and Crocodiles was outstanding. He made the whole experience as amazing as I hopes it would be. The park is fantastic. So clean, all the staff are so nice. There was so many places to sit and rest while walking around on our own and covered areas with fan to cool off a little. The food was reasonably priced and there was lots of food stands and a little coffee stand. Denise, at the Pearl Cafe was so nice and went out of her way to make sure I knew about Jawlene the Gator. There was a lot of upsells…”

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11.Airboat Tour & Gatorland with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours · from $149

Ride an airboat across the Everglades headwaters, then explore Gatorland’s breeding marshes, shows, boardwalks, and animal exhibits. Gray Line Orlando provides hotel pickup, transport, and an English-speaking driver-guide in a small group of up to 14 people. Bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, and a camera.

“We had a great day at the Everglades and gator land the boat driver was fantastic we seen crocs!! And was very knowledgable! Was so much fun. Gator land was great defo worth a visit.”

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12.Orlando Alligator Experience: Day-Trip From Orlando

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4h 30m · from $107

Paddle 8 miles on the Wekiva River with guides such as Gina and Dana, watching alligators, turtles, birds, and other wildlife. Stop for swims, short hikes, photos, and a snack beneath the old Flagler railroad bridge. A shuttle brings you back to your car.

“Had an excellent time and Gina our guide was very resourceful and fun. Great change of pace from theme parks and fun for whole family. We went to a different park because of the water but was able to see alligators, manatee and other wildlife.”

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