Are there snakes and alligators in Disney World?

Many Disney Guests will be familiar with the reptiles and amphibians that can be spotted on a Walt Disney World Resort vacation — but sometimes less common varieties of lizards, snakes, or even alligators are spotted amidst all of the Disney magic, and one Walt Disney World Resort Guest recently spotted an intriguing ...



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Unapologetic Disney Fan(atic) We have only mentioned the most well known venomous snake BITE at WDW. Encounters, meaning seeing venomous snakes like the rattle snake or water moccasin in close proximity to guests, are not rare at all. WDW is in the middle of a gigantic swamp in the middle of Florida.

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Most guests heed the signs and stay out of areas posted with warning signs reminding them that alligators are native to Florida and *can* be dangerous to pets and small children if you get too close. Large alligators are removed to a safe location if they get too aggressive.

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Yes, there are snakes on disney property. HOWEVER, there is also a wildlife team that works 24/7. For the most part the noise of humans keeps them out of public areas. It is HIGHLY unusual to see a snake.

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The signs being installed contain four sets of messages: “Danger,” “Alligators and snakes in area,” “Stay away from the water,” and “Do not feed the wildlife.”

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Ammonia and human urine mixed together in a spray bottle has been used by some homeowners in the past, and this is apparently said to work as some sort of alligator deterrent.

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African Lions at Walt Disney World Resort Prides typically consist of 20 to 30 lions, most of them closely related females and their cubs.

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