ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Gatorland reopened to park guests on Saturday after getting approval from the Governor and Orange County mayor earlier this week.
Mark McHugh, the park's president and CEO, said they were waiting for this day. "I couldn't be happier, couldn't be happier.
We've been working for two months to get to this day," McHugh said. RELATED: Gatorland announces reopening date alongside Universal, other attractions The theme park reopened for the first time Saturday morning since closing on March 18 due to COVID-19.
McHugh said people lined up outside the park an hour and a half before it was set to open. Park-goers were excited to be back, including annual pass holder Betty Forbes. “I love to come every year in May to see the