Gatorland kicked off the Halloween season this past weekend as its popular Gators, Ghosts and Goblin event returned for a seventh year of “family fun and fright done right.” The daytime, family-friendly celebration opened October 11–12 and continues October 18–19 and October 25–26, with all activities included with regular park admission.

All-New Attractions and Spooky Favorites

This year’s lineup features several new experiences alongside returning fan favorites. Guests can explore the all-new Swamp Ghost’s Monster Movie Museum, where Cyrus the Gravedigger leads a haunted tour through an abandoned movie theater packed with classic movie monsters of yesteryear.

In the Cryptids vs. Aliens Hauntzone, visitors can help Skunk Ape defend the planet from mischievous extraterrestrials, while the Cryptid Express train ride sends adventurers searching for legendary beasts like Moth Man, Chupacabra, and the Jersey Devil. Guests can also stop by Bubba’s Bug B-Gone to see Betty battle oversized Florida bugs, or meet the adorably spooky Capy Creepybaras — the park’s half-human, half-capybara werebeasts.

Family Fun for All Ages

Over at the Gator Grotto, ghostly pirate captains entertain visitors with bone-rattling laughs and swashbuckling stories. Throughout the park, families can enjoy interactive characters, animal meet-and-greets, photo ops, games, and candy giveaways, as well as a Children’s Halloween Costume Parade, where all young participants receive a treat bag.

Adding to the festive atmosphere are a live DJ, specialty vendors, and Halloween-themed shows, creating a fun, safe, and spirited event for guests of all ages. Costumes are welcome — just keep them family-friendly, since even Gatorland’s own Skunk Ape scares easily!

Event Details

🕙 Dates: October 11–12, 18–19, 25–26, 2025
📍 Location: Gatorland, Orlando, FL
🎟️ Included with park admission
⏰ Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

From cryptid encounters and alien invasions to monster movie mayhem, Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins brings the perfect mix of spooky fun and Florida flair to Orlando’s favorite reptilian park.

For more information, visit Gatorland.com.