Overview
- Gatorland received a bomb threat on Tuesday and immediately evacuated guests, staff and animals as officials moved people to safety.
- The Orange County Sheriff's Office conducted a full sweep of the property and determined the reported threat was not credible.
- Gatorland posted a formal Instagram statement describing the response and announced it would reopen June 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Guests described a fast evacuation and a heavy law enforcement presence, and commenters praised staff help for families who were briefly separated.
- Gatorland is a family-owned Orlando attraction operating since 1949, and the incident has drawn comparisons to recent threats at other local venues, underscoring the role of rapid security protocols and possible extra precautions for nearby attractions.