Jungle Adventures in Christmas, Florida, is a real Florida animal park built into a 200-foot alligator (called “Swampy”) and offers a mix of swamp cruises, live gator feedings, hands-on wildlife encounters, boardwalk trails, and a Native American village exhibit. It’s ideal for families, road-trippers, and anyone looking for an offbeat, authentic Florida nature experience.
In this guide, you’ll find all the must-see attractions, tips to make the most of your visit and pricing details.
🐊 Things to Know Before You Go:
• This is Real Florida Adventure: You'll explore a live animal park that’s home to over 200 alligators, tropical birds, and native species.
• Swamp Cruise Included: Each ticket includes a guided Jungle Swamp Cruise.
• Family-Friendly & Educational: Hands-on shows, wildlife encounters, and boardwalk trails make it a great stop for families and nature lovers
Where is Jungle Adventures Located?
Jungle Adventures is located at 26205 East Colonial Drive (Hwy 50), Christmas, Florida (just east of Orlando), and is a 23-minute drive from the Kennedy Space Center – depending on traffic.
Upon arriving, you’ll literally enter the park by walking through Swampy, the 200-foot alligator-shaped building that serves as the main entrance.
With its convenient location in the east Orlando area, we think Jungle Adventures is definitely a one-of-a-kind roadside attraction for the whole family.
Is Jungle Adventures Animal Park Worth A Visit?
Absolutely! A visit to Jungle Adventures in Orlando is definitely worth it, especially if you’re looking to do something local and different.
From the moment we arrived, we were immediately smitten by Swampy the Alligator and knew that it would be one heck of an adventure!
To enter, you go in through Swampy’s mouth, and this takes you directly inside toward the gift shop. There are many cool souvenirs like gator heads and stuffed animals, snacks, and photos, among other things.
Then, you will open the door that leads to the park and begin your journey. At this moment, it feels like you’re stepping foot into a unique Florida experience.
You’ll walk through a wooden bridge that crosses their own private river which is home to more than 200 gators! One famous alligator, “Goliath” (roughly 15 ft and 1,000 lbs), is sometimes showcased for guests.
One thing we love about this park is that the animals that you find here are all rescues that aren’t able to survive in the wild. Making this a great natural habitat for these incredible animals.
Apart from alligators, you’ll get a chance to see rare Florida panthers, white-tailed deer, tropical birds, gopher tortoises, reptiles, and mammals.
🐊 There are 4 main attractions included with your park ticket which are the Jungle Swamp Cruise, Gator Jamboree Feeding, Hands-on Experience, and the Native American Village.
We’ll be going into detail on these attractions as well as the Jungle Nature Trail.
1. Jungle Swamp Cruise
The most exciting attraction in the park is definitely their Jungle Swamp Cruise. We loved everything about it!
From the old Florida look and feel of the boat to cruising down the swamp, it doesn’t get any more Florida than this!
While you’re on the boat ride, you’ll be able to spot many unique photo ops as well as a chance to admire Florida’s flora and fauna.
One thing I have to mention is that if you’re visiting in the summer, you have to be prepared for the Florida heat, especially while you’re on this boat ride.
Additionally, it’s highly recommended to bring bug repellent and sunscreen when visiting this animal park.
Tips for the cruise
- Go earlier in the day when gators are more likely to sunbathe.
- Bring bug spray and sunscreen.
- Try to sit on the side facing the swamp edges (for better sightlines).
- Have your camera ready before you go—these sightings can be fleeting.
2. Gator Jamboree Feeding
You can join the Gator Jamboree Feeding show, which takes place right by the wooden bridge.
This is one of the most popular attractions in Jungle Adventure,s where you’ll see HUGE gators jumping from the river to catch the food.
🐊 PRO Tip: Watch the Gator Jamboree Feeding from the bridge for the best photo ops!
I must admit that, as much as I’m afraid of gators, this is one of the attractions of the park that I enjoyed the most. Watching how the tour guides fed the gators by hand was actually very impressive and entertaining.
This show is offered many times throughout the day, and it is announced before the start time.
3. Native American Indian Village Replica
For some odd reason, we were the only ones interested in the demonstration at the Native American Indian Village. Personally, I think this is a really cool spot in the park that more people should visit.
Since Carlos and I were the only ones attending, the demonstration was very short. I’m sure that with more attendees, it’s quite interactive.
Regardless, we enjoyed seeing the different ancient artifacts and learning about their uses.
4. Hands-on Wildlife Encounter
This is another one of the attractions in the park that you don’t want to miss! In the hands-on wildlife encounter, you’ll be able to learn and gently pet a baby gator, and a ball python, among others.
If you have small children, this is something that they will really enjoy because it’s a very dynamic show and the guides allow everyone to be close to the animals.
🐊 PRO TIP: It’s easier to get videos during the wildlife encounter instead of photos. Get your camera ready and be prepared before the guides come to you.
The guides take a picture of you holding the baby gator, which you can then purchase at the gift shop.
Nonetheless, you’ll still have time to snap your own pictures or videos petting the other animals.
5. Jungle Nature Trail – South Walk
Apart from the main attractions in Jungle Adventures, we found the Jungle Nature Trail to be a very nice experience.
There is a north walk, located near the deer habitat, and the south walk is located to the left side, right before the bridge that takes you to the Native American Indian Village.
The Jungle Nature Trail is a wooden boardwalk that takes you through a real Florida nature setting with an opportunity to spot gators lounging around in different areas. It’s also a great place for photos!
Plan Your Visit to Jungle Adventures
- Hours: The park opens daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, even on rainy days!
- Fees: Full-day passes are $33.95 per adult and $17.95 for children ages 3-11. Senior and group discounts are available.
- Things to bring: Camera, bug repellent, sunscreen, hat, and lightweight clothing.
Which of these main attractions would you enjoy the most? Let us know in the comments!
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Hey, I’m Yanitza 👋 Adventure Travel & U.S. Destination Specialist, travel writer, and hidden-gem hunter with over 8 years of experience helping travelers explore deeper and travel slower. I specialize in crafting authentic, stress-free adventures from small towns to scenic hikes and scuba dives. I’m a firm believer that the best stories happen when you venture beyond tourist hotspots. When I’m not planning getaways or writing travel guides, I’ll probably be home rewatching The Vampire Diaries like it’s my job and daydreaming about future adventures in Spain.
I need to check this place out! We love family-friendly swamp adventures! We’ve also been wanting to take the kids somewhere with Native American history so it’s great to know they have a presentation at this jungle adventure park. Thanks for sharing!
I’m sure your kids will absolutely love this place! And you’ll enjoy it just as much. It’s pretty cool and different.