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Hi
Some of you have already given me advice on my first thread with regards to going Orlando for the first time. Now as friends and family start to hear we are going the rumour mill of what you can do while you are there is gong into overdrive.
My girlfriend has always wanted to hold a Koola, or at least see one. A friend of mine has said that it is possible to do this in Orlando but i have searched the net and cannot see it. I assume it is not true but if anyone can confirm it?
Also a friend said that Mcdonalds over there have a live crocodile in a tank in one of their Orlando restraunts. He thinks it is one on International Drive but cannot remeber for sure. He thinks he heard it on a show involving Trevor McDonald over here in the UK. Does anyone know if this is true?
Sorry for questions, just wondering if it is all true
Regards
dolphinv
29-06-2005, 16:10
I have held a Koala while in OZ, i had a quick look at Orlando Zoo and Busch Gardens but can't see anything sorry! Maybe you could email both parks and ask if they do this.
athurstance
29-06-2005, 16:37
They have live alligators at the Gaylord Palms in the atrium between the Steak restaurant and Vila de Flora restaurant. I've never heard of a crocodile in MacDonald's but anything's possible.
LiesaAnna
29-06-2005, 17:12
quote <span style="color:pink">Busch Gardens</span id="pink">This park is not only an awesome amusement park with plenty of scary rides, but it's also a world class zoo. <span style="color:blue">They're part of the Species Survival Program, which is designed to help endangered species reproduce. They have more animals than any other zoo I've ever been to, including a koala bear! They did have 2, but one died recently.</span id="blue"> The only other zoo in North America to have koalas is San Diego, I think. They also have a very impressive exhibit for chimps and gorillas. You walk through on a path and can see them up fairly close, especially through the big plates of glass. There are also giraffes, zebras, lions, tigers, hyenas, hippos, lots of alligators and crocodiles, elephants, so many birds I could never name them all, kangaroos, and my personal favorite, the meerkats. If you've never seen a meerkat, check them out on Discovery sometime. They're hysterical! In the nursery right now, there are 2 tiger cubs that are just adorable. this is busch gardens
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i have tried to find out about your other question but as yet dont have an answer sorry,
the only thing i find is in a septic tank a crocadile got into i think not very sure tho[msnembarrased]
There are live baby alligators at the mini-golf on International Drive - and you can feed them
Which mini-golf is that? We've played Pirates Cove on I drive before but certainly didnt see any alligators!
its the one next to wet n wild i seem to remember , next to that newish brit pub. ' expensive bit of westlers hot dog' but fun for the kids
Ray&Sarah
30-06-2005, 02:45
Haven't come across any Koalas in Florida as yet.
Hope the alligators don't end up in a burger bun.[msnwink]:D
alanandjude
30-06-2005, 03:04
I'm sure we saw Koalas at Busch Gardens when we first went in 1999. You couldn't hold them though and they were all fast asleep. Bless!!
Alan and Jude
Hi
Thanks all for your advice. I emailed Busch Gardens and they replied. They said unfortunatly they do not have any Koalas in their collection.
Ray&Sarah
30-06-2005, 03:42
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by burbs
Hi
Thanks all for your advice. I emailed Busch Gardens and they replied. They said unfortunatly they do not have any Koalas in their collection.
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Still worth a visit though as they have alot of other animals and attractions to see, shame about the koalas though.[msnsmile2]
I must admit I have not heard of any Kooala's in Florida. Also took a look on the net and could not find anything. Sorry.
Steve and Dawn
30-06-2005, 12:13
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Haven't come across any Koalas in Florida as yet.
Hope the alligators don't end up in a burger bun.[msnwink]:D
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Speaking of which, Ray & Sarah, have you not tried Gator yet? I did, and it does taste a bit like chicken.[msnsmile2] I even went to one place where they had "Gator Nuggets" don't think it was McDonalds though.[msntongue]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Maureen
Which mini-golf is that? We've played Pirates Cove on I drive before but certainly didnt see any alligators!
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There are baby alligators at the Jungle Cruise mini-golf on 192.
Remember seeing Koolas in Animal Kingdom a couple of years ago, but cannot remember where abouts, think it was in the childrens area, but do not know whether you could hold them or not, you could always ask. I do remember it was the area you catch the train to.
Sorry to be vague, but they are there.
Val
LiesaAnna
30-06-2005, 19:24
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
quote <span style="color:pink">Busch Gardens</span id="pink">This park is not only an awesome amusement park with plenty of scary rides, but it's also a world class zoo. <span style="color:blue">They're part of the Species Survival Program, which is designed to help endangered species reproduce. They have more animals than any other zoo I've ever been to, including a koala bear! They did have 2, but one died recently.</span id="blue"> The only other zoo in North America to have koalas is San Diego, I think. They also have a very impressive exhibit for chimps and gorillas. You walk through on a path and can see them up fairly close, especially through the big plates of glass. There are also giraffes, zebras, lions, tigers, hyenas, hippos, lots of alligators and crocodiles, elephants, so many birds I could never name them all, kangaroos, and my personal favorite, the meerkats. If you've never seen a meerkat, check them out on Discovery sometime. They're hysterical! In the nursery right now, there are 2 tiger cubs that are just adorable. this is busch gardens
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i have tried to find out about your other question but as yet dont have an answer sorry,
the only thing i find is in a septic tank a crocadile got into i think not very sure tho[msnembarrased]
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think they should update there info then!!:)
Ray&Sarah
30-06-2005, 22:12
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Steve and Dawn
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Haven't come across any Koalas in Florida as yet.
Hope the alligators don't end up in a burger bun.[msnwink]:D
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Speaking of which, Ray & Sarah, have you not tried Gator yet? I did, and it does taste a bit like chicken.[msnsmile2] I even went to one place where they had "Gator Nuggets" don't think it was McDonalds though.[msntongue]
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Can't say I have but no dount Ray would give them a go if he saw them on a menu, he's tried most other things.[msnsmile]
Baby alligators to feed in kissimmee go karts on 192 opposite sams club near walmart.
50sumtng
04-07-2005, 16:14
If its alligators you want, try Gatorland.
Your girlfriens will not get the opportunity to hold a Koala, but will be able to sit on the back of an alligator, at the westling show
Or you could try Boggy Creek airboat rides to see real live alligators in the swamp if you really want to see alligators. This was a great experience and I would tell anyone to give it ago! they provide ear defenders and life jackets for anyone under the age of 6.
The baby alligators on the International Drive mini golf are good too!!!
chrizzy100
05-07-2005, 02:09
My son got to watch baby gators being born at boggy creek many years ago......he stayed behind with the owner when we went on the ride...he was ill at the time and only 4 ......
Cruella DeVilla
05-07-2005, 06:36
I held a Koala at the Warners Brothers park in Australia but I dont think it will be feasible in Orlando. The gators on the other side, no problem with that request!
LiesaAnna
05-07-2005, 11:15
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
I held a Koala at the Warners Brothers park in Australia but I dont think it will be feasible in Orlando. The gators on the other side, no problem with that request!
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i watched this park on Tv at the weekend, it was nice cos friends have been over for a week from Australia (here for another 2)and were watching it with us!!
its like universal studios!!!