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Popular family-friendly Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns to Gatorland for spooky season

The “Alligator Capital of the World” is bringing back the popular Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins. The all-ages, daytime, family-friendly Halloween event at Gatorland will take place over three weekends in October.

Popular family-friendly Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns to Gatorland for spooky season

This spooky season the entire family can head over to Gatorland, and celebrate Halloween with Sunk Ape, Florida Bigfoot, and Gravedigger in the swamps of Orlando.


The popular Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins Halloween event is returning to the “Alligator Capital of the World” for its sixth year of spooky fun for all the family! The daytime event that is included with park admission is taking place over three weekends in October, from Oct. 12 through 27, 2024.


Gravedigger is back, inhabiting the popular Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum and is once again dying to teach guests macabre facts about the paranormal.


Guests can then visit the ever popular Florida Bigfoot and the adorable Skunk Ape at the Cryptid Petting Zoo. Then its all aboard the spooky Cryptid Express Train where you can seek out hidden beasties like the Moth Man, Chupacabra, Jersey Devil and more.


New for 2024, Don’t miss meeting some Gargantuan Gourds as pumpkin monsters take over the new Godwin’s Gourd Farm.





“Everyone knows we just love Halloween time at Gatorland and our entire staff works incredibly hard to put on this frightfully fun event for all our guests,” says Mark McHugh, president and CEO of Gatorland. “You simply won’t find another Halloween experience that is anything like ours.”


There is so much for all the family to enjoy this year at Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins, including a children’s Halloween costume parade with treat bags for all kids who participate.


Plus, the entire family will enjoy fun shows, a live DJ, specialty vendors, games, photo-ops, candy giveaways, and more.


Gatorland say that all guests are welcome to dress up, but costumes cannot be scary or gory.


Plus, don't forget to pic up some exclusive Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins merch, including t-shirts, purses, stickers, and magnets.


For more on Gators, Ghosts, and Goblins, visit gatorland.com or call 800-393-JAWS.


Popular family-friendly Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns to Gatorland for spooky season

Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park combining Old Florida charm with exciting experiences, exhibits, and entertainment. 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.


For more on Gatorland, visit gatorland.com or call 800-393-JAWS.


Popular family-friendly Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns to Gatorland for spooky season

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