A longtime Orlando animal attraction, Gatorland has made Gatorland’s global conservation efforts an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Gatorland Global acts locally and internationally, protecting and rescuing Florida crocodiles, and acting outside the United States in efforts in countries such as Cuba, Jamaica, Venezuela, and Colombia. By officially becoming a nonprofit, the group can provide dedicated resources to conservation groups. Gatorland Global was founded in 2018.
“Internationally, Gatorland Global supports several research facilities and sanctuaries to protect endangered crocodiles and their declining habitat,” Gatorland president and CEO Mark McHugh said in a news release. “Globally, we educate people, schools and communities about the importance of crocodiles and crocodiles to healthy ecosystems, and teach people how to live safely near these dangerous yet incredible animals.”
Gatorland Global partners with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee and Trapper to rescue wild crocodiles that may be sold for skin and meat. Saved over 100 crocodiles and moved to an attraction that has been open on the Orange Blossom Trail since 1949.
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This year, Gatorland experts traveled to Venezuela and were hatched at the attraction, causing two Orinoco crocodiles to be raised. Savannah Boan of Gatorland Global International Ambassador travels with Gatorland team members several times a year for collaboration.
“Gatorland Global is creating lasting relationships and sharing important knowledge that will help protect the wildlife and wildlife of Florida around the world,” Boan said.
For more information, visit gatorlandglobal.org.
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Original issue: April 30, 2025, 11:14am EDT
