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Series/Collection number: S 1047, Publicity photographs, 1940-1996 ; Box 1, FF66
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Signs and signboards--Florida--Orange County--Orlando
Service industries--Florida--Orange County--Orlando
Tourism--Florida--Orange County--Orlando
Attractions--Florida--Orange County--Orlando
Amusement parks--Florida--Orange County--Orlando
Animal culture
Reptile culture
Alligator farming
Reptiles
Crocodilians
Crocodylidae
Alligators
Animals
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Sign reads, "Never insult an alligator until after you've crossed the river."
Gatorland was founded by Owen Godwin in 1949.
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Gaines, James L. View showing alligators and sign at the Gatorland theme park in Orlando, Florida. 20th century. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/92928>, accessed 15 June 2026.
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Gaines, James L. View showing alligators and sign at the Gatorland theme park in Orlando, Florida. 20th century. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/92928>
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(State Archives of Florida/Gaines)
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