Fun for all ages!!! Our tour guide Blake was very knowledgeable about the reptiles; sharing their unique stories and traits. Gator Country is an entertaining and educational park for all ages. Call ahead. Includes Gator Country Reviews, maps & directions to Gator Country in Beaumont and more from Yahoo US Local One of the guys climbed in and engaged Big Al, feeding him and getting him to swim around. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . That almost made me turn back but I had come this far, and they probably use that money for gator conservation or something, right? Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about. Went with my family not that long ago and we all absolutely loved it. Within Jefferson county, outside the Beaumont … 55 Reviews (409) 794-9453 Website. I kinda felt bad for the guy. After a few minutes, we were told to go to pen for pictures.We were taken to pen with small/medium alligator with mouth taped shut, it took both handlers (girls from first part of show) sitting on alligator to hold still so you could take picture with it. They bring out big al & take close up photos of big al for us. Each fenced area has different amounts of gators either swimming, eating, or sunbathing. Once he was at edge Arlie had him snap at his hand/hat 2-3 times, then tried to do a couple good ol' boy jokes on us. Thu. Definitely got to tip your guide I would go here any day over a zoo they actually care about their animals! 15.00 person not very many gators. It sounds so boring, but the feeling of actually seeing these creatures was really cool. The owners and employees are friendly and very knowledgeable, just go in the morning because the heat becomes too much after noon and it's not as a many people there also. The inside contains a number of tanks and cages with various creatures inside. They do not serve gator tail anymore. Then things started to move. I have driven along this stretch of I-10 a few times and I always see the giant gator statue out front, scream "WE NEED TO STOP AND SEE THE GATORS," and then realize that I'm not five and there are places to go and people to see. Definitely stop by and take a look at Big Al! Kids will love it and there are worst ways to spend an afternoon.NOTE: Tonya T.'s review is pretty spot on. See all photos from Chantell L. for Gator Country. We ended up spending 4 hours there! So if that's not your thing, don't sit front and center. The girls at the cash registers were unbelievably rude. Apparently, they just started offering private guided tours on their boats, as well. It was ok.Then show begins, you are sent outside for main show, we had to college age girls presenting show, they were very informative and tried to interact with crowd and tell corny jokes, this was best experience at Gator Country. The place is very informative when it comes to learning about gators and the people who work there really care about them. This place is really random, but ok! He's 84 for pete's sake (seriously. Learn more. We stopped on our way through on a road trip, but I would also stop here as a destination. Fun for all ages!!! This place doesn't look as fun as it is. It was a very engaging presentation, and lasted about 30 minutes or so. Copyright © 2004–2020 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp.