Been to Gatorland many times since 95 ish. Haven't been there for the last 7 or so.
It was always a cool little niche zoo. You could always get up and close.
Back in the day, I petted a 14 foot gator that was just sleeping by the 3 foot fence with my ex yelling at me. She probably wishes that day went different now. lol Cha Ching.
I mostly spent my time trying to teach the Mynah and other talkers how to use "bad words" but the alligators were always the main attraction. The 'gator jumparoo' was always a hit.
Once we got in the park, there were 'stale fish' vending machines everywhere. I bought it up and fed them. The little guys are the most feisty. I'd rather have a big old one tell me it's my time than to have to wrestle with that little bastard.