Some go to Paris to study art. The Napa Valley for wine making. The Alps for mountain climbing.
But for that great majority of vacationers who have their hearts set on mastering the fun sport of alligator wrestling...
... where would they go?
Florida - probably somewhere near the Everglades - would be the logical guess.
I mean the Sunshine State has daily shows where someone actually jumps into water & tangos with one of these prehistoric monsters.
And it would probably be a safe bet that an AW school would be somewhere in the vicinity of the Seminole reservation since they're the most famous gator grabbers.
Right?
Wrong.
There is only one alligator wrestling school in the entire world & it's located in sunny, tropical Colorado.
Colorado?!? The state known for mountains & snow skiing?
Yes, that Colorado.
In fact at Colorado Gators Reptile Park - located at 9162 Lane 9, Mosca, CO 81146 - you can see the big ones sunning themselves on even chilly winter days.
Yes, eagle eyed readers, they are lying on snow.
Ok, officially this isn't a wrestling academy. CGRP teaches basic 'Alligator Handling'.
During their 3 hour lesson you'll learn how to 'handle' a small alligator...
... and then gradually work up to a larger size.
That means you could go all the way up to the 9-footers...
... like 'Morris the Movie Star' who 'retired' here after years of TV commercials, Tonight Show appearances & feature films including 'Blues Brothers 2000', 'Happy Gilmore' & - of course - 'Alligator' parts 1 & 2.
Classes cost $100 & usually begin in March. For more info call them: 719-378-2612.
Sign up & after 180 minutes this could be you.
When asked what he learned, a recent 'grad' said, 'Always know your limits & be vigilant of the gator's 'areas of danger'.'
That would be anywhere near its wide open mouth.
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