August 23, 2024

UCF history professor James Clark provides insights into the significance of Gatorland as a cultural and historical landmark in Florida, as well as its development.

“It was a really easy time to get into the attraction business,” said James Clark, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, who’s written extensively on Florida tourism. “All you needed was a roadside building, some cold drinks and an alligator in a cage in the back and a sign out front – and you were in the tourism business.”

Read the complete article here.