Goliath’s 75th Birthday Bash!
Mark your calendars for June 7, 2025! Gatorama’s legendary “Killer Croc,” Goliath, is turning 75. Hatched in 1950, Goliath’s story is one of dominance, survival, and awe-inspiring power.
Goliath came to Gatorama in 1968 as a young adult. He spent the first 30 years living in the front pond, socializing with the older Crocodiles and Alligators. Over time, Goliath began to establish his dominance over territory and animals in the pond. He was the first of this croc colony, the only such colony in the U.S., to take the Alpha Male Title.
In the process, he killed many Alligators and Crocodiles. Anyone that dared challenge him, would be challenged with a fight to the death. It was determined that for the good of the species and the entire colony, that Goliath would to be moved to a pool of his own.
Plans were made to move him to a pool where he would be comfortable and unable to kill any more of the endangered American Crocodiles. This is where Goliath lives today. To date, no other Crocodile has been as deadly an Apex Predator as Goliath. This has earned him the name “Killer Croc” and makes him Gatorama’s deadliest animal on record.
We’re kicking off the celebration early with Goliath’s Half-Birthday this December 2024!
From now through June 2025, Gatorama will be honoring our apex predator with special activities and events to mark this milestone. Plus, anyone born in 1950 will receive FREE admission!
Join us in celebrating the life of this living legend—because once-in-a-lifetime animals like Goliath deserve a year-long party. Stay tuned for details on commemorative merchandise and more. Let the countdown to June begin!
