{"id":276635,"date":"2026-05-19T14:27:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/276635\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:27:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:27:10","slug":"wild-floridas-gator-week-educate-experience-engage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/276635\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Florida’s Gator Week: Educate, Experience, Engage"},"content":{"rendered":"

KENANSVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Wild Florida Adventure Park<\/a> will host its annual Gator Week<\/a> from May 25 through May 30.<\/p>\n

The event is designed to educate visitors about American alligators and debunk common myths about the reptiles through live demonstrations, animal encounters and interactive experiences.<\/p>\n

During Gator Week, guests who make a small cash donation to Wild Florida Cares will receive free admission to the Gator Park.<\/p>\n

Donations will support the April and Ranier Munns Wild Florida Scholarship Fund, which helps graduating Osceola County high school seniors pay for college.<\/p>\n

Daily Gator Week activities<\/p>\n

Wild Florida\u2019s Feeding Frenzy show will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. Guests will learn what alligators eat and watch demonstrations showing the power of an alligator\u2019s bite.<\/p>\n

A Gator Call Competition will take place at noon during the Exotic Animal Show. Wild Florida\u2019s team will focus on different types of crocodilians, including a Nile crocodile, caiman, albino alligator and American alligator.<\/p>\n

The competition winner will receive a Wild Florida goodie bag with tickets, stickers and other items.<\/p>\n

The Exotic Animal Show will also include up-close animal encounters, with a special wild guest planned during the 2:15 p.m. show.<\/p>\n

Wild Florida\u2019s Croc Squad will also host special informational chats at different exhibits throughout the week, giving guests a chance to learn about Crusher, the park\u2019s largest alligator, and other crocodilian species.<\/p>\n

Gator Week runs May 25-30 at Wild Florida Adventure Park.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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