Any place to pet gators?

[Acolin]

Where is the best place to get up close and personal with alligators in Tampa. I have seen them up close kayaking in Arcadia state park, but I was thinking of something less of an trip, but more personal than a zoo.

[h2joe]

im not to sure but there going to have the "Albino alligator" at this weekends reptile show in Orlando. you might want to attend. im sure youll be allowed to touch it as well as many other reptiles including snakes, turtles, lizards etc etc. heres the site....
http://www.worldherpexpo.com/fire_home.htm

[benf]

there a couple gator farms in the area..isnt gatorland on the way to Orlando

[Gimplar]

gatorland is pretty cool, alot of gators and you can feed them.

[LauraCline]

Gatorland is near Orlando and is pretty cool. The only ones to pet were small ones though.

[alizarin]

I don't know your definition of close but Myakka state park around Sarasota has a ridiculous amount of alligators if you go kayaking there... I stopped counting at 28 one afternoon. Busch Gardens has allot that you can get within a few feet of but not touch.

[gatorolsen]

silver springs in Ocala has gator info and also feeding shows as well as the opportunity to hold a small gator and get your pic taken

last trip through the everglades (years ago) we stopped at a reservation for a great airboat ride and they also had small gators available for you to hold and take pics