You don't often hear the words cute and alligator in the same sentence, but our newest Water Country USA residents are definitely an exception. I want to introduce you to our new American alligators - Elvis, Horatio, Crocket and Tubbs. These little guys or girls (they are too young to tell) are only two months old and already have me wrapped around their little webbed toes, especially Tubbs. Currently they are about ten inches long, but as adults can reach up to 15 feet … at which point I will not be holding them.

People always ask me for cool facts about the park so I compiled a list you can share with your friends.

It has been unseasonable cold this month so I have decided to be warm, by thinking warm thoughts. If I lay back, close my eyes, and focus hard enough I can picture myself lying in front of the wave pool at Water Country USA, with the sun pouring down on me. Oh … and it’s hot. Really hot.

I can feel the raft splashing around as we race down Aquazoid and Big Daddy Falls. The water cooling me off from the hot sun as we round each corner, and the splash at the end is so refreshing.

I have two little boys so we visit Water Country USA many times during the summer. Small children don’t like to wait long lines, so we always have a plan for our day.

This summer has been a hot one, but it's nice to work at a water park, because when it gets too hot, you can always cool off in one of our many pools. The water always looks so refreshing when it's warm.

This summer has been a hot one, but it's nice to work at a water park, because when it gets too hot, you can always cool off in one of our many pools. The water always looks so refreshing when it's warm. It is amazing to be able to step in and cool off.

Our Shallow Water Guards and Lifeguards wear bathing suits and can enjoy cooling off throughout the day.

When most people think about eating at a theme park they think about hamburgers and pizza. What most people don't realize is that we offer healthier dining options at Water Country USA, as well.

Guest can find healthier dining options around the park including sub sandwiches and homemade chips, to fresh watermelon, strawberries and melon. Even lighter options such as salads are also scattered around the water park that include healthy sides.

My favorite place to eat at the park is Launch Pad. I love the variety of subs. They carry everything from Italian to chicken salad.