Gatorland fire burns attraction
Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: Gatorland fire burns attraction

  1. November 8th, 2006, 03:17 PM #1
    Richard1
    Richard1 is offline
    Registered User Richard1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2003
    Location
    East Coast
    Posts
    1,001

    Gatorland fire burns attraction

    Gatorland has been around here for 57 years and faced many crisis but fire wasn't one of them. For those of you that aren't familiar with Gatorland it is a small animal park in Kissimmee, that has been around for 57 years. No thrilling rides, or virtual reality, just many live animal attractions and small shows.
    In the early AM on Monday November the 6th a fire torched the gift shop and office area, destroying the famous landmark that has appeared in many movies including National Lampoons Vacation. The facility houses more than 1100 alligators and a gaggle of other animals. Thankfully only three animals were thought to be killed, two snakes and a dwarf crocodile.
    Gatorland owners aren't letting it stop them. They are constructing a makeshift entrance and plan on rebuilding it all. They are even planning on exapnding. I have been there several times if you want to see the Florida wildlife it's a great place.



    Orlando Sentinel Article
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. November 8th, 2006, 03:59 PM #2
    NooNoo
    NooNoo is offline
    Driver Terrier NooNoo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2000
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    31,824
    I hope to be back there in a few years, it would be nice to see the new entrance then.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. November 8th, 2006, 04:39 PM #3
    El_Squid
    El_Squid is offline
    Registered User El_Squid's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Tornado Alley
    Posts
    2,079
    You can't keep a good lizard down.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. November 8th, 2006, 07:28 PM #4
    street1
    street1 is offline
    Registered User street1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    In The Backyard With PeckerWood.My Pet Bird.LOL
    Posts
    1,594
    The Griswold's.

    I liked Cousin Eddie the best.

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. November 10th, 2006, 08:03 AM #5
    stone0075
    stone0075 is offline
    Registered User
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    PA
    Posts
    35
    Man that bites! haha... I drove to Orlando a few times and never knew it was there,maybe next year I'll stop by Kissimmee on my way to Orlando and check this place out if they're done rebuilding.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. November 10th, 2006, 08:11 PM #6
    street1
    street1 is offline
    Registered User street1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    In The Backyard With PeckerWood.My Pet Bird.LOL
    Posts
    1,594
    Quote Originally Posted by stone0075
    Man that bites! haha... I drove to Orlando a few times and never knew it was there,maybe next year I'll stop by Kissimmee on my way to Orlando and check this place out if they're done rebuilding.
    I lived in Florida 17 years and never knew Florida was there.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. November 10th, 2006, 08:16 PM #7
    Platypus
    Platypus is offline
    Intel Mod Platypus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2001
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    5,783
    Quote Originally Posted by street1
    I lived in Florida 17 years and never knew Florida was there.
    Are you sure it was? Maybe it just popped up after you left...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. November 10th, 2006, 08:18 PM #8
    street1
    street1 is offline
    Registered User street1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    In The Backyard With PeckerWood.My Pet Bird.LOL
    Posts
    1,594
    Just my luck Platypus.LOL
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. November 10th, 2006, 08:46 PM #9
    Platypus
    Platypus is offline
    Intel Mod Platypus's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2001
    Location
    Australia
    Posts
    5,783
    It's a conspiracy I tells ya!

    "Street's gone now, you can come out."

    "OK"

    Fffoooop!!

    "Ohh look... Florida!"

    It is sad to see an icon damaged, but the entrance looks like the remains of a fire-breathing dragon!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Pacific Digital Ext. CD Burner burns okay, but CDs won't play
    By tomjogden in forum CD-ROM/CDR(-W)/DVD Drivers
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: February 2nd, 2006, 05:16 PM
  2. Nick Burns, your company computer guy
    By WebHead in forum Tech Lounge & Tales
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: November 19th, 2004, 09:48 PM
  3. CD Burner cannot read what it burns
    By slimer in forum CD-ROM/CDR(-W)/DVD Drivers
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: November 19th, 2004, 10:11 AM
  4. Ralph Wiggum Vs Mr Burns
    By jitBob in forum Tech Lounge & Tales
    Replies: 30
    Last Post: June 30th, 2004, 03:22 AM
  5. Scientist burns penis with hot laptop
    By techs in forum Tech Lounge & Tales
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: November 23rd, 2002, 11:40 AM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules