Gatorland reopens after fire

Posted November 27, 2006, 9:09A | Contributed by Jeff

Gatorland -- shut down by a spectacular, early-morning blaze that destroyed its entrance, gift shop and other buildings Nov. 6 -- welcomed visitors back Friday morning with music, dance, gator wrestling and hugs. The blackened, wooden frames of the burned buildings, alongside the park's signature, concrete gator-jaws entrance, remain for all visitors to see. Behind them a temporary entrance and a quick cleanup cleared the way for Friday's visitors.