The Gator Hole Exhibit is one of the most popular attractions at the Wonder Gardens but needs to be upgraded to provide a better visitor experience and opportunities for staff to work with the animals. We are recommending testing a two-step approach. Step one is to make upgrades to the existing Gator Hole
Exhibit, and step two is to construct a new exhibit zone that will include a viewing shelter with underwater viewing area, an interpretive area, and a new boardwalk.
For the existing Gator Hole exhibit, the minimum scope of work of step one would include modifying the exhibit barriers to provide better guest viewing and changing the shape of the pool. The scope in the preferred step two would expand the exhibit to the west and include a boardwalk, viewing shelter, underwater viewing pool with a full life support system, and eliminating some of the old visitor walkways. The Gator Hole Exhibit envisioned in the expanded scope would be a true anchor exhibit, would likely increase visitor stay time, and would be a "must see" attraction in Wonder Gardens and Bonita Springs.
