Orlando's Gatorland attraction, closed since March due to the coronavirus, is doing much more than hoping guests follow social distancing recommendations when the park reopens.
That's why they've released a "Social Distancing Skunk Ape" to show that getting too close to other people right now really stinks.
The park hasn't announced a reopening date yet, but says it's happening "very soon," once state and local authorities give the go-ahead. Last week, Gatorland released an extensive list of ways they plan to enforce safety measures when they are allowed to welcome members of the public again.We welcome readers to submit letters regarding articles and content in Orlando Weekly. Letters should be a minimum of 150 words, refer to content that has appeared on Orlando Weekly, and must include the writer's full name, address, and phone number for verification purposes. No attachments will be considered. Writers of letters selected for publication will be notified via email. Letters may be edited and shortened for space.
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