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USDA finds critical, repeated violations at Wild Florida after rhino shooting

Weeks after an escaped rhino was shot and killed by staff members, an inspection has found Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park was critically and repeatedly non-compliant for the federal Animal Welfare Act.

Pedestrian struck, killed in St. Cloud

Police investigate a fatal crash in St. Cloud.

Wild Florida workers shoot, kill white rhino after it escapes its enclosure

Staff members at Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park shot and killed a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros after it escaped its enclosure, according to a report compiled by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Wild Florida offering annual passes for $99

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๐ŸฆฅWin tickets to Wild Floridaโ€™s sloth encounter experience

In celebration of National Sloth Day on October 20, News 6 wants to send you to experience Wild Floridaโ€™s sloth encounter.

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International Sloth Day is nothing to sleep on

A sloth is a mammal that resembles a monkey resides largely in forests around Central and South America.

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Wild Florida celebrates arrival of rare albino alligator

Wild Florida is living up to its alligator hatching success with the arrival of a new rare albino gator.

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Did you know giraffes are an endangered species?

If youโ€™ve ever been to your local zoo, you know that one of the best parts is seeing the giant and majestic giraffes.

Wild Floridaโ€™s Gator Week returns with free admission offer, education mission

Wild Florida is set to welcome back its sixth annual Gator Week.

Contest Rules for Dine with Crusher, Wild Floridaโ€™s largest gator!

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Everything to know about staying safe during alligator nesting season

Co-existing with alligators? It might sound crazy to outsiders, but for Floridians, itโ€™s just another part of life.

Wild Florida celebrates arrival of new zebra foal

Itโ€™s officially spring time at Wild Florida in Osceola County.

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Second success: Wild Florida hatches rare albino alligators

Alligators are not a rare sight in Florida, but seeing and hatching an albino alligator is a rare treat.

Wild Florida doubles drive-thru safari, adds more animals

Wild Floridaโ€™s drive-through safari is about to get bigger and better.

Got change? Hereโ€™s how to get into Wild Floridaโ€™s Gator Park

Wild Florida is celebrating Gator Week 2021.

Your spare change can get you admission into Wild Floridaโ€™s Gator Park

Wild Florida will allow guests into its Gator Park in exchange for their spare change.

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Celebrate national airboat day with this deal at Wild Florida

KENANSVILLE, Fla โ€“ Wild Florida has officially declared Feb. 19 as National Airboat Day. To celebrate its stamp of approval from the national day archives, the animal park is offering a buy one, get one free 30-minute airboat tours. The deal at Wild Florida can be redeemed in person or by booking over the phone. The park not only received the stamp of approval on national airboat day but also national alligator day too. Wild Florida offers a number of other things for families to enjoy including zip-lining, petting zoo, shows and an all-new drive-thru safari.

Fire at Wild Florida kills all reptiles in snake enclosure

Snake enclosure catches on fire at Wild Florida Gator Park (Osceola County Fire and Rescue)KENANSVILLE, Fla. โ€“ A snake enclosure caught on fire Sunday at Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park. Wild Florida officials gave an update Sunday on Facebook, saying that none of the reptiles inside the exhibit survived, although a total number has not been released. โ€œUnfortunately, none of the reptiles survived the fire and it breaks our heart to lose these beautiful animals. โ€œWe plan to rebuild and continue to provide a safe, educational experience for our guests,โ€ Wild Florida officials said on Facebook. Unfortunately none of the reptiles survived the... Posted by Wild Florida on Sunday, December 13, 2020

Hereโ€™s how to get into Wild Florida Gator Park for free in October

Wild Florida Airboats, Gator Park & Drive-thru Safari announced it is giving visitors free weekday admission to the Gator Park during the month of October in honor of its 10-year anniversary. "We had a vision of bigger things to come, but none of us thought Wild Florida would be a 285-acre adventure park in such a short time. The Gator Park at Wild Florida offers visitors a chance to watch, touch and even feed native Florida animals, tropical birds and exotic animals from all over the world, according to its website. Wild Florida Gator Park admission is normally $10 per adult and $8 per child or $5 for Florida residents. The 14-acre Gator Park is located in Kenansville on Lake Cypress.

This drive-thru safari might just be the best way to remedy pandemic boredom

At Wild Florida, you become the safari guide as you drive your car alongside animals you only saw in a book or on Nat Geo. Not to mention, visiting Wild Florida is also a great way to spruce up your wildlife photography skills. Check it out for yourself:Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 14 Wild Florida Safari (Photo: Tom Metevia)After your two-mile trek through โ€œregions unknown,โ€ you may need to stretch your legs. If youโ€™re not ready to leave and you still have a thirst for adventure, head over to Wild Floridaโ€™s Gator Park. Keep in mind that face coverings are required inside the Gator Park and at the giraffe feeding platform.

Rare albino alligator babies hatch at Wild Florida

Officials at the drive-thru safari and alligator park claim this is the first wildlife center in the world to successfully breed albino alligators. โ€œThis is the most incredible thing we have done,โ€ Wild Florida co-owner Sam Haught told News 6 partner Florida Today. The Wild Florida team is working to develop a more positive attitude toward the prehistoric reptiles. The reptiles havenโ€™t been named yet, however, the Wild Florida team is hoping to come up with some winter-themed names. In May, animal caretakers at Wild Florida collected 26 eggs and placed them in an incubator.

Wild Florida closes drive-thru safari park amid coronavirus pandemic

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. โ€“ The last operational attraction at Wild Florida, the drive-thru safari, has shut down as coronavirus continues to spread across Florida. The airboat and gator adventure park announced on social media Saturday that the drive-thru safari would be closing that same day. โ€œWild Florida Fans, it is with heavy hearts that we inform you effective today, Saturday, April 4th our Drive-thru Safari Park will be closed until further notice. The 85-acre safari park remained open because guests could stay with their own party in their own vehicles while interacting with more than 100 native and exotic species, so there was no need for them to come in contact with other visitors. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6โ€ฒs coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Wild Florida closes all experiences except drive-thru safari

Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park in Kenansville has announced at it would be shutting down all of its experiences except one. โ€œWild Florida will suspend all airboat tours, animal encounters and admission to its Gator Park starting Monday, March 23,โ€ the company website said. However, our Drive-thru Safari Park will remain open as it practices social distancing. #WildFlorida pic.twitter.com/QOaAJHFuPk โ€” Wild Florida (@WildFlorida) March 21, 2020According to Wild Florida, the drive-thru safari will be the only experience available for families. โ€œThe drive-thru safari design wasnโ€™t set up to manage this type of crisis, but itโ€™s definitely proving to be a great solution at this point,โ€ Wild Florida told News 6.

Look inside Osceola Countyโ€™s first drive-thru safari park

Look inside Osceola Countyโ€™s first drive-thru safari parkPublished: December 17, 2019, 9:56 amA new attraction with more than 100 exotic animals is taking over Wild Florida in Kenansville.

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