A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
An “undertaker” welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A baby albino alligator at Gatorland during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
An “undertaker” leads guests on a tour at Gatorland during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A snake at Gatorland greets guests during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A ghoulish cowboy welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A skunk ape welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A ghoulish cowboy welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
An “undertaker” leads guests on a tour at Gatorland during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A mad scientist welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A ghoulish cowboy welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests arrive for a first look at the 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at Gatorland, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
An “undertaker” talks to a spirit at Gatorland during a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A mad scientist welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
A scary cast of characters welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
Guests arrive for a first look at the 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at Gatorland, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
An “undertaker” welcomes guests to Gatorland for a first look at their 5th annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” event at the park near Kissimmee, Wednesday, October 11, 2023. The Halloween-themed bash includes numerous haunt-zones, including a ghostly western world, a creepy carnival and a monster museum haunted house. Along with animal meet-and-greets and children’s costume parades, the event dates are October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)