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Articles, News and Upcoming Events at Kissimmee
Rand McNally article: A longtime center for cattle raising, Kissimmee is now noted as a gateway to Walt Disney World. Gatorland contains alligators, crocodiles, giant tortoises, and flamingos. Reptile World Serpentarium displays thousands of reptiles and has a venom laboratory with observation areas. Other attractions include the theme dinner-theaters Arabian Nights, Medieval Times, and Wild Bill's; Water Mania theme park; Splendid China; and Flying Tigers Warbird Air Museum.
The 11th Annual Kisssimmee/St. Cloud Senior Games are held in January each year. Part of the Florida Senior Games Series, these Senior Games are open to all men and women ages 50 and older. The events will include both physical and recreational activities including: archery, billiards, swimming, 3 on 3 team basketball, basketball shooting, team softball, bowling, horseshoes, track & field, shuffleboard, golf, cycling, race walking, 5k run, pickle ball, table tennis and tennis. Some of the recreational activities include: bocce, mah jongg, cribbage, bridge, a health fair and the new game in town: Texas hold'em poker.