Orlando, Florida — Nearly a decade after a tragic alligator attack at Walt Disney World shocked the nation, wildlife officials continue to work alongside Disney to enhance guest safety by removing potentially dangerous alligators from resort property.
According to reports, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has removed 414 alligators from Walt Disney World property since 2016, when a young child was killed by an alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
The ongoing effort highlights the challenges of operating a massive resort in a state that is home to one of the largest alligator populations in the United States.
Disney and Wildlife Officials Continue Safety Efforts
Florida’s warm climate and abundance of lakes, ponds, and wetlands make encounters with alligators a reality throughout much of the state…