Discover Gators
The Gulfarium is home to several life stages of Florida’s state reptile, the American alligator. Meet and touch our juvenile gators, then set foot into the large gator habitat for a closer look at these fascinating swamp dwellers.

Touch and hold | Up close and personal
Venture into Fort Gator to meet our two adult American Alligators, Brutus, our 500-pound, 11-foot male, and Glades, our 7-foot, 190-pound female. You’ll get to learn all about these modern-day dinosaurs and how they are important to our ecosystem here in Florida. During the Spring and Summer, guests even get the opportunity to feed them! Next you will have the opportunity to meet and touch a baby American alligator and learn about their journey in the wild and the habits they exhibit while they are this small.

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“This was the coolest birthday gift for my husband!
We both learned so much about alligators and we even got to hold a baby alligator!”
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Dive in to Gulfarium

Dolphin Star
Take center stage, as an acting veterinarian, while joining our marine mammal trainers dockside during a segment in one of our dolphin shows.

Discover Turtles
This turtle-filled encounter will introduce you to our seafaring loggerheads, a variety of fresh water turtles, and even our land-loving African spurred tortoises.

Stingray Bay Snorkel
Immerse yourself in a bay of wonder as you snorkel with stingrays, bamboo sharks and a variety of tropical fish!