The 800-seat Gator Wrestling Stadium has a huge stage with surrounding moat. The Breeding Marsh brings new depth to Owen Godwin's vision, when it opens as home to more than 100 alligators. From the adjoining boardwalk and observation tower, visitors watch in wonderment as the creatures swim and sun in their natural habitat.
Alligators protect nests from natural predators, like raccoons and opossums.
Today, the rookery is considered one of the largest in Central Florida. The theme park is one of the few places worldwide where visitors can watch endangered wading birds build nests and feed their young, all just an arm's reach away. The snake awareness program is for children and adults, including firefighters, police, emergency medical service professionals and environmentalists. Snakes of Florida exhibit opens, as well, bringing Rattlesnakes, Rat Snakes, Cottonmouth Moccasins and more into the limelight. The show from the snake pit entertains and educates tourists more about Florida wildlife.