Gatorland

In early September we took the kids to Gatorland. Of course, Natalie thought it was going to be super lame and didn't want to go but she had a blast. I had been to Gatorland once, a long long time ago and I didn't remember too much about it but I knew the kids would have a good time and learn respect for our gators.

My back was killing me that day, and someone had to watch Dean, so I got Natalie and the other two kids zipline packages while Dean and I rode the train. The morning started off really hot and moist and by the end of the day it was just cloudy and moist. Probably not the best time of the year to go but they still had a lot of fun. Natalie was skeptical when I told her it's rated one of the best ziplines but I didn't hear any complaints afterwards. 

 

 

Natalie

Zach

Zach

Zach

Adri

Adri

After the train Dean wanted to find Adri. We were walking over the board walk with all the big gators while they were all ziplining.

In the afternoon we did some gator fishing. We bought 20 fish, put them on a line, and watched the gators jump.

They have a little aviary where you can buy sticks with bird food glued on them. We went in there and let the kids feed the birds. The birds were attacking Zach's shoes and my shoes, probably for grass seed.

The boys at the gator wrestling show. Adri did not want to get on a gator.

Chester has a nicer house than a lot of people.

This was on the train ride. Some sort of European deer. I don't know if they all have those sacks hanging from their throats or if this one has a tumor. Looks pretty nasty though.

This is Blondie, a rare yellow salty croc.

The last thing we did before leaving was watch the alligator jumparoo show. Really redneck but entertaining with lots of funny jokes.