More snap in Gatorland's Jumparoo
After 25 years, Gatorland has decided to make some changes to it's world-class Jumparoo attraction.
Gatorland plans to re-cast it's Jumparoo performers in place of the previous generation. Underwater fences will be installed and 30 select gators of the next generation will be moved into the Jumparoo.
Some of the larger alligators were becoming lackadaisical and did not want to work for their food. The younger generation are more unpredictable, livelier, agile and create the type of performance guests are expecting.
Actually, Gatorland enhances the natural behavior of these animals by training them to jump for pieces of chicken surrounded by human beings. Acclimation to this new environment will require nearly a week.
Gatorland's new face-lift will include the logistics of moving nearly 250 alligators including a medical exam for the Jumparoo attraction. Alligators normally demonstrate their dislike of handling by a constant hissing sound.
As alligators continue to be introduced to their new habitat, they are learning to adjust to their trainers.
In an attempt to bring the action closure to guests, the all-new Jumparoo deck will extend out into the middle of the alligator infested dwelling. Instead of using poles, the trainers will feed the animals with their hands providing a whole new approach to entertainment.
Gatorland plans to re-cast it's Jumparoo performers in place of the previous generation. Underwater fences will be installed and 30 select gators of the next generation will be moved into the Jumparoo.
Some of the larger alligators were becoming lackadaisical and did not want to work for their food. The younger generation are more unpredictable, livelier, agile and create the type of performance guests are expecting.
Actually, Gatorland enhances the natural behavior of these animals by training them to jump for pieces of chicken surrounded by human beings. Acclimation to this new environment will require nearly a week.
Gatorland's new face-lift will include the logistics of moving nearly 250 alligators including a medical exam for the Jumparoo attraction. Alligators normally demonstrate their dislike of handling by a constant hissing sound.
As alligators continue to be introduced to their new habitat, they are learning to adjust to their trainers.
In an attempt to bring the action closure to guests, the all-new Jumparoo deck will extend out into the middle of the alligator infested dwelling. Instead of using poles, the trainers will feed the animals with their hands providing a whole new approach to entertainment.
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