ORLANDO, Fla. – There’s a new reason to be grinnin’ at Gatorland — and it comes in a can.
This week, the “Alligator Capital of the World” opened its first-ever beverage venue, the Guzzlin’ Gator Beverage Barn.
The new spot offers more than 25 options, including craft beers, ciders, seltzers, canned cocktails, wine on tap, and non-alcoholic beverages, with bar seating, picnic tables, and a to-go area — all with views of the park’s zipliners and rock climbers.
The barn’s signature pour is the Grinnin’ Gator Lager, brewed exclusively for Gatorland by Winter Garden’s Crooked Can Brewing Company. The Munich-style Helles lager is made with Pilsen Malt, delivering a smooth, easy-drinking beer built for hot Florida days.
“Crooked Can Brewing Company was the perfect choice for our Grinnin’ Gator Lager,” said Mark McHugh, Gatorland president and CEO. “Our new Grinnin’ Gator craft beer is a good combination of an easy-drinking lager style that is fun and playful, just like we are right here at Gatorland.”
Paul Bishop, general manager of Crooked Can Brewing Company, said the partnership is a natural fit.
“What happens when you mix hometown brews with world-famous gators? You get something worth grinnin’ about,” Bishop said.
Guzzlin’ Gator Beverage Barn is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Guzzlin’ Gator merchandise is available at the park’s main gift shop.