sentences:  Ross Allen Island was closed in March 2013 in preparation for the State of Florida's takeover of the park in October that year.All of the animals have been sold, and most of the structures on the island will be torn down, including the Fort King River Cruise (formerly Jungle Cruise) dock and the show amphitheater, according to the "Ocala Star-Banner".In late 2016 Ross Allen Island was reopened to the public.