Bionic Buzz® got to cover Gatorland Orlando to learn about their new Florida Panther Kittens, new Croc-Rock Adventure and new capybara encounter. interview Danielle Lucas the Animal Care Director at Gatorland to learn about their new five-month-old Florida Panther siblings Yuma and Sakari. Adopted from a sanctuary in the northeastern U.S., the 20 lb., 1.5 ft. tall brother and sister now reside at Gatorland’s Panther Springs, a sprawling, all natural habitat complete with waterfall, stream and majestic tree structure featuring platforms and posts for playing and sunbathing.
Playful, curious and loving, Yuma and Sakari enjoy chasing each other, splashing in the water, wrestling and rolling around their boomer ball toys at Panther Springs. When full grown, they will weigh up to 150 lbs.
Next up was the new Croc Rock Adventure which is an interactive three-in-one experience where visitors climb, cross a bridge, and zipline in succession. The Croc Rock climbing wall is different from any other climbing activity in Florida due to its amazing replication of real rock. Artists mimicked local sandstone, carved natural hand holds, and gave the structure an incredibly natural appearance.
Next up we got to meet Jerry, Mochi, and Boba their resident Capybaras! You too can take part in this unique encounter at Flamingo Island where they swim, lay on the beach, and enjoy the company of waterfowl, turtles, and flamingoes. Capybara, native to South America, are a current internet obsession with over 116 million views on Tik Tok and Instagram, and Capybara appreciation sites rapidly growing in popularity.
The giant rodents are known for their friendly and social nature. Capybaras are the largest living rodents in the world! Native to South America, they tend to live in dense forests close to lakes, rivers, swamps, or other bodies of water. They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes! And guess what, did we mention these guys are autocoprophagous? Well, come on out to meet these adorable rodents 
and learn what “autocoprophagous” means LOL!
Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park combining Old Florida charm with exciting experiences, exhibits, and entertainment. Orlando Weekly’s Best of Orlando® 2021 and 2022 Readers’ Poll named Gatorland the Best Attraction That’s Not A Theme Park and Best Zip Line or Ropes Course for Gatorland’s Screamin’ Gator Zip Line. Gatorland has also been named by the Orlando Weekly Readers’ Poll in 2022 among the Top 3 Best Local Animal Rescues and Best Place For Family Fun and by Watermark Magazine’s 2023 Wave Awards as Orlando’s Best Hidden Gem.
Originally opened as a roadside attraction in 1949, the park is celebrating its 74th Anniversary in 2023. This iconic park provides affordably priced family fun featuring thousands of alligators and crocodiles, breeding marsh with observation tower, popular capybara encounter, free-flight aviary, nature walk, petting zoo, educational wildlife programs, award-winning gift shop, Florida’s best train ride, Gator Gully Splash Park, on-site restaurant, and one-of-a-kind shows including Gator Jumparoo, Alligators-Legends of the Swamp, and Up-close Encounters. Popular adventure experiences inside the park include the Screamin’ Gator Zipline, Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure and the brand-new Croc Rock Three-In-One Adventure.
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Gatorland®, the “Alligator Capital of the World,” will be hosting Gatorpalooza again this year, May 20-21. Included with park admission will be live music, specialty food and craft vendors, artisans, family fun, games, appearances by the Gatorland Vlog Team and, of course, all the alligators, animals, and awesomeness that a day at Gatorland has to offer.
