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'Crocoseum' gator show and habitat opens at Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary

The new expansion -- which includes two shows a day -- is included with aquarium admission.
Gator show, habitat opens at Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary
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TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Ready to get up close and personal with crocodiles and alligators? Join the rescued reptiles for feeding time?

You can do just that at the "Crocoseum," a brand new showplace and up-close viewing habitat at the Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary.

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Gator show, habitat opens at Tarpon Springs Aquarium and Animal Sanctuary

This is the largest expansion to date at the family-owned attraction's new location (1722 N Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs).

The human star of the show, Paige Konger Henry, who grew up at the aquarium, hosts two Crocoseum shows a day featuring all shapes and sizes of Nile crocodiles, bull alligators, and more.

The Crocoseum is included with admission.

For more on the aquarium, which also has shark feedings, a petting zoo, and more, click here.

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