Gatorland
Permanently Closed
Abandoned reptile park, a symbol of Florida's emptiness
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180 FL-25, South Bay, FL 33493 Get directions
Abandoned reptile park, a symbol of Florida's emptiness
180 FL-25, South Bay, FL 33493 Get directions
"Once a varied collection of South Florida reptiles, Gatorland has since become a property gutted and abandoned. It’s certainly among the hidden gems of South Florida, where many unused buildings are quickly demolished and repurposed as condos or storefronts. Because of its location, Gatorland doesn’t seem to be in any danger of disappearing anytime soon. It is a symbol of the vast emptiness you find when leaving the big cities and exploring the sparsely populated areas of Florida. Note: Not to be confused with the still-operating Gatorland located at 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837 Update as of November 2019: A large amount of foliage now covers the buildings and the site may be difficult to see." - ATLAS_OBSCURA
"Once a varied collection of South Florida reptiles, Gatorland has since become a property gutted and abandoned. It’s certainly among the hidden gems of South Florida, where many unused buildings are quickly demolished and repurposed as condos or storefronts. Because of its location, Gatorland doesn’t seem to be in any danger of disappearing anytime soon. It is a symbol of the vast emptiness you find when leaving the big cities and exploring the sparsely populated areas of Florida. Note: Not to be confused with the still-operating Gatorland located at 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837 Update as of November 2019: A large amount of foliage now covers the buildings and the site may be difficult to see." - ATLAS_OBSCURA
