Orange Lake goes wild with exciting wildlife adventures!

 

Orange Lake's Wildlife Program

Protection – Conservation – Education

Orange Lake is home to thousands of native Florida species, including many that are protected and endangered. Our new wildlife programs will give you the opportunity to see these animals and their habitats first hand and experience the wild side of our resort!

 

Protection, conservation and education are the main objectives of Orange Lake's Wildlife Program. We are committed to providing a safe and natural habitat for our wildlife and ask that you help us in this initiative by adhering to our outlined wildlife policies.

 

Enjoy your stay—and check out our exciting wildlife programs!

Featured Wildlife Programs

The Gatorland® Show

Where: The Clementine Room located at the West Village Clubhouse atrium promenade

When: Wednesdays 10-11 a.m.

Admission: $5 per person, children 3

and under FREE

Come face to face with these true Florida natives. Gatorland® professionals will inform and entertain you, and you'll have the chance to touch a real alligator. There are also some other animals who have been known to make a surprise visit to the show—so be sure to bring along your camera or camcorder! Kids will also have an opportunity to meet "Swampy," a lovable, friendly gator. Seating is limited—so purchase your tickets in advance at Tickets & Transportation Desk in the West Village Clubhouse. Tickets are $5 per person, and children 3 and under are free.

Guided Nature Walk

Where: Starts at the resort shuttle stop

near The Legends Clubhouse parking lot

When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday

at 7:15 a.m.

Admission: $5 per person

Join our resident naturalists on a 1.4-mile guided Nature Walk through a real Florida swamp for a look at Orange Lake's ecosystem and the solitary beauty of Florida's wetlands. You'll get a close-up view of the resort's wildlife—including mammals, reptiles and birds, plus a variety of native Florida plants and flowers—and stop by our tracking site to see tracks left by wildlife crossing the resort. It's an entertaining experience for the whole family! Nature Walks take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 7:15 a.m., starting at the resort shuttle stop near The Legends golf course parking lot. The walk is $5 per person, and tickets are available in advance at Putt-Putt® in the West Village pool complex or at the Tickets & Transportation Desk in the West Village Clubhouse or at the River Island ticket and transportation desk .

 




 

  

 Wildlife Policies     

Many wildlife species found at the resort are protected either by federal or state laws. For our guests' safety, and for the safety of our wildlife, we ask that you please follow a few simple guidelines:

• While you enjoy the beauty of our resort wildlife, please do not feed or touch wildlife. This will help ensure that they'll be around to enjoy for years to come.

• We ask that you please not bring any kind of weapons on resort property. This includes pellet guns, slingshots or other projectile-type weapons. These can injure or even kill our resort wildlife.

• You can help us keep our beautiful English Mute Swans happy and healthy by keeping a safe distance, and by not touching them.

• Fishing is permitted in designated areas of our resort—including the pond located on Orange Lake Blvd. across from villas 3231-3246. If you do fish, we encourage a catch and release policy. For guest and wildlife safety, fishing is not permitted in Swan Lake or in the beach or dock areas.

These policies are meant to keep our resort a safe environment for everyone.

 Wildlife Hotline     

Focus on Wildlife (FOWL) is a wildlife information line for use by owners, guests and employees who would like to learn more about any of the resort's wildlife programs. From the resort, dial FOWL (ext. 3695).