The inaugural “Alligator Walk of Fame,” scheduled to open in Florida this summer, will recognize numerous gators, including one from Tampa.
Gatorland Orlando established the Alligator Walk of Fame to honor more than 100 alligator rescues during the previous five years, allowing visitors to view and discover the park’s “celebrity alligators.”
“Just like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but with a wild twist, this unique attraction honors the incredible gators who call Gatorland home. Each star tells the story of a rescued alligator, highlighting their journey and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem,” Gatorland stated on TikTok .
Chester, a gator that was saved from Tampa in 2002 when it was discovered that he was eating dogs, is one of the gators that will be highlighted on the walk.
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Both Jawlene, a gator that gained notoriety for losing her upper jaw, and Larry, a gator that was rescued in 2019 after trappers claimed he became overly at ease around people due to their abundant feeding.
In honor of the park’s collaboration with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in capturing and removing gators from locations where they would be considered a hazard to the public, Gatorland explained that the path serves this purpose.
This summer is the planned opening season for the Alligator Walk of Fame, though Gatorland could not provide a precise date.
