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“The alligator capital of the world” Gatorland in Florida

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Orlando in the U.S. state of Florida is known primarily for its theme parks Disney World and Universal Studios, the Sea World aquarium and only few are aware that the alligator capital of the world is located nearby. This is exactly how the Gatorland farm is known, where thousands of alligators are bred, hatched, and can freely roam.

Orlando in the U.S. state of Florida is known primarily for its theme parks Disney World and Universal Studios, the Sea World aquarium and only few are aware that the alligator capital of the world is located nearby. This is exactly how the Gatorland farm is known, where thousands of alligators are bred, hatched, and can freely roam.

© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakOrlando in the U.S. state of Florida is known primarily for its theme parks Disney World and Universal Studios, the Sea World aquarium and only few are aware that the alligator capital of the world is located nearby. This is exactly how the Gatorland farm is known, where thousands of alligators are bred, hatched, and can freely roam. It is impossible to mistake the entrance to Gatorland with anything else.
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Orlando in the U.S. state of Florida is known primarily for its theme parks Disney World and Universal Studios, the Sea World aquarium and only few are aware that the alligator capital of the world is located nearby. This is exactly how the Gatorland farm is known, where thousands of alligators are bred, hatched, and can freely roam. It is impossible to mistake the entrance to Gatorland with anything else.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakAquariums, which at first glance appear to be ordinary, can be seen right at the entrance. Closer inspection though reveals that they are home to baby alligators, rather than fish.
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Aquariums, which at first glance appear to be ordinary, can be seen right at the entrance. Closer inspection though reveals that they are home to baby alligators, rather than fish.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakYoung alligators bask in the sun.
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Young alligators bask in the sun.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakTurtles are alligators’ best friends. In a natural habitat alligators might sometimes prey on turtles, but the abundance of food in the park ensures this does not happen.
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Turtles are alligators’ best friends. In a natural habitat alligators might sometimes prey on turtles, but the abundance of food in the park ensures this does not happen.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe rare white alligators find it difficult to survive in the wild – concealing themselves in swamps is no easy task.
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The rare white alligators find it difficult to survive in the wild – concealing themselves in swamps is no easy task.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe farm holds a number of alligator shows each day. The most dangerous of all is Gator Wrestlin’
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The farm holds a number of alligator shows each day. The most dangerous of all is Gator Wrestlin’
© RIA Novosti . Maria Tabak Neither people, nor the alligators can threaten birds in the park.
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Neither people, nor the alligators can threaten birds in the park.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakThe birds build nests above the alligators, interestingly, for safety reasons. Alligators and crocodiles are feared by all predators, so they serve as bodyguards for the birds. Despite this, it is probably best for chicks not to fall into the water.
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The birds build nests above the alligators, interestingly, for safety reasons. Alligators and crocodiles are feared by all predators, so they serve as bodyguards for the birds. Despite this, it is probably best for chicks not to fall into the water.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakAt extra cost tourists can feed carrots or pumpkins to the giant turtles.
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At extra cost tourists can feed carrots or pumpkins to the giant turtles.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakVultures manage to create a somber atmosphere even on a bright summer day.
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Vultures manage to create a somber atmosphere even on a bright summer day.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakBut other animals instantly dispel the bad mood.
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But other animals instantly dispel the bad mood.
© RIA Novosti . Maria TabakBig multicolored parrot in Gatorland Park.
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Big multicolored parrot in Gatorland Park.
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