Gatorland and its conservation department, called Gatorland Global, will be part of the Sharkcon presentation in Tampa on Saturday.
Miami-based biologist Joe Wasiilski will talk about “Understanding Florida Gators” at 11am at an event held at Florida Fairgrounds Expo Hall. The two-day gathering, set on Saturday and Sunday, also features topics such as shark management, human care animals, saka fish conservation, megalodon insights and the “Jaws” session. A grown-up child actor known for playing the jaw victim Alex Kintner.
Also involved in the conservation efforts are Gatorland Global, created in 2018 to protect, protect and educate the public about animals. Earlier this year, Gatorland Global became the non-profit organization of the official 501(c)(3) highlighted worldwide. The Gatorland Global Ambassador Savannah Boan will be on hand at Sharkcon on Saturday.
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Gatorland Global’s latest rescue was a crocodile filmed in the village at Gatorland, an attraction on the South Orange Blossom Trail that opened in 1949, and released in the village. After the weekend release on July 4th, Gator was renamed Uncle Sam. He is estimated to weigh 700 pounds, and is the second crocodile in Gatorland from the village, following the rally where the crocodile moved there in 2019.
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Original issue: July 9, 2025, 11:33am EDT
