Gator Night Shine at Gatorland Orlando, FL

14501 S. Orange Blossom TrailOrlando, FL 32837
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Gatorland Night Shine Tickets

Overview

Embark on the Gator Night Shine Tour at Gatorland Orlando and step into a world where glowing eyes and nocturnal wonders await! Experience up-close encounters with Florida alligators, armed with nothing but a flashlight and some alligator food. This after-hours event takes place in a natural alligator breeding marsh, creating a thrilling adventure for all ages.

up to 1.5 hrs

Good To Know

  • Visit Gatorland's alligator breeding marsh at night armed with nothing more than a flashlight and alligator food.
  • The one-of-a-kind tour lasts about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Tour begins at dusk, please meet at the far south end of the parking lot.
  • Croc Chow for feeding gators provided.
  • Flashlights provided.

Description

Florida nightlife is about to get wild! The Gator Night Shine adventure takes you deep into the domain of Florida's most famous reptile, the alligator!

Starting at dusk and armed with only a flashlight and gator food, you bravely make your way along the winding wooden walkways of Gatorland's Alligator Breeding Marsh. The sounds of the night come alive around you as the rustle of feathers overhead and the splashing of water nearby signal that you are not alone.

Turning your flashlight towards the water, you suddenly become aware of hundreds of hungry, glowing, red eyes slowly making their way closer... it's now your turn to experience the "Real Florida."

A fun and educational tour for kids of all ages, Gatorland's Gator Night Shine Tour is one swamp-stompin' adventure you don't want to miss!

Gatorland Night Shine Tour Reviews

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steve130988
"great half day out"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed November 14, 2024 NEW
visited a few times now and always love it. Staff are great, exhibits are good, great little splash pad for kids and food very well priced. Definitely worth a visit
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Pioneer29590912681
"Best day out!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed November 08, 2024 NEW
The best day we had in 2 weeks visting. We loved gatorland! It wasnt too crowded and plenty for the kids to do! Places to sit and chill out while the kids played. We had a capybara experiance which was well worth the money. Would recommend to anyone - amazing day out.
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A6641SKemmak
"Excellent day out, great value for money, fabulous staff"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed November 07, 2024 NEW
This place is fantastic. It was much bigger than we expected. The staff are fabulous, so welcoming. The shows were really entertaining and educational. There were several opportunities to hold some of the animals. Our son held 2 snakes and an alligator and said this was the best day of our holiday. The park is lovely to walk around, loads to see and do. The food was pretty nice and the catering staff were as brilliant as everyone else. Excellent value for money, well worth a trip and so nice to escape the big theme parks
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Jenswayne
Southwold, Suffolk, East Anglia, England
"Great day"
TripAdvisor user rating 4.0 out of 5
Reviewed November 06, 2024 NEW
We had a fantastic few hours here at Gatorland. We had a hire car and no problem parking and easy to find. Once in everything u have to pay for which is a shame but expected. We were surprised by just how much there was to see. I wasn’t keen on the gator show, given the park is all about conservation and protection it seemed unfair to subject an alligator to having its mouth forced open for show and multiple people sat on it for photos. The zip wires I would highly recommend! It was absolutely fantastic and the staff were incredible and included a tour of the park from above. Overall a fab day and would highly recommend. Would take 3-5 hours with zip wire experience
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christinahN5545CQ
"Great experience but the low fee to enter will go up once you get in as you pay for each experience/ photo"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed November 03, 2024 NEW
We went into this not expecting much. I have seen this place since I was a kid and never visited until now because I had already thought it was a bit hokey. I thought we would maybe spend two hours and be done but we were there more than twice that amount of time. Pros: very heavy on conservation. The guys who did the shows were fantastic; they really knew how to draw in the crowd and they were super knowledgeable about the animals. We didn’t use it (kid free trip) but they had a cute little splash park for young kids. The food wasn’t bad at all despite some reviews I’ve seen saying otherwise (as long as you’re managing expectations). We did almost every experience just to try them out and they were all equally fun but the best was probably adventure hour where you got realllllly up close to feed the gators Cons: honestly not many. We encountered some employees (the woman at the feed purchase stand and one of the food kiosks) that were pretty rude but brushed it off. Also, yes the price to visit is low and there is no parking but you will pay a fee for literally everything. Take a photo with a baby gator-pay a fee. Photo included in that fee? Nope. Pay another fee. And so on. Then there were things that required a fee but that only took cash which is honestly wild in 2024. I don’t mind paying for experiences but hate feeling like I’m being nickel and dimed on the back end. Would fully rather just paying for it all upfront
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gatorland Night Shine Tour

What is included in the Gator Night Shine at Gatorland ticket price?

The Gator Night Shine Tour includes a 90-minute guided tour by Gatorland's expert guides, hot dogs to feed the alligators, insect repellent, and a flashlight to illuminate your path.

How long is the Gator Night Shine Tour at Gatorland?

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes depending upon the group size.

Where does the tour begin?

You will meet your tour guide at the south end of the Gatorland parking lot.

How many people will be on this tour?

There is a minimum of five people, and no more than 25 people per tour.

Is the Gator Night Shine tour appropriate for children?

This is a fun and educational tour for kids of all ages.

When should I arrive?

Tours will begin at dusk, and guests should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour time. The following is a general guide for tour times throughout the year. - January through March 10: Tour starts at 6:30 PM. Guests should plan to arrive by 6:15 PM. - March 11 through April 1: Tour starts at 7:30 PM. Guests should plan to arrive by 7:15 PM. - April 2 through August 31: Tour starts at 8:30 PM. Guests should plan to arrive by 8:15 PM. - September 1 through November 4: Tour starts at 7:30 PM. Guests should plan to arrive by 7:15 PM. - November 4 through January 1: Tour starts at 6:30 PM. Guests should plan to arrive by 6:15 PM.