Places To Go During A Florida Wildlife Tour

Places To Go During A Florida Wildlife Tour

by Maria Schmidt

The US state of Florida is renowned for its large cities and bustling metropolitan life. One other aspect that makes it famous is its abundance of flora and fauna. It has always been a top travel destination for holiday goers from within and abroad. If your <a href="www.alligatorcoveairboatnaturetours.com/Nature-Tours.html">Florida wildlife tour</a> is on the cards, there are some spots you cannot afford to leave out.

First off is the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, a hotspot for nature lovers. Thanks to its unique and pristine location close to Cape Canaveral, it remains unchanged even in modern times. Its sustained conservation is mainly due to its closeness to the protected Kennedy Space Center. Due to the sensitive nature of operations at the center, the park bordering it also enjoys sustained security.

When on site, you should be able to spot manatees grazing close to the rocket launch pads. Sea turtles also lay their eggs close to the installation. The refuge occupies 220 square miles and also has lots of animal species including alligators, roseate spoonbills and bald eagles. The Florida Scrub Jay is an endangered species also found in the area.

Most people associate the state with the Everglades National Park. You can easily access the park by heading south if you are in Miami. The area it occupies is two thousand five hundred square miles. A large portion of the park consists of swampland that is infested with alligators and large snakes. Regardless of all the beauty herein, this is not a place for the faint of heart.

The Anhinga trail can also be found within it. This is a boardwalk that is a mile long and traverses saw grass marsh. You are bound to experience an adrenaline rush as you walk on it and view cormorants, alligators and wading birds close below.

The east coast of the state plays host to the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. The beaches in the area are the nesting home for green turtles and loggerhead sea turtles. Nesting season begins in May and runs all the way to October. An estimated 18000 turtles relocate from the sea onto the sandy shore to nest during the season. Best of all, there are rangers on hand to explain the nesting process.

Gatorland should be the highlight of your tour. Here, one gets to see alligators in a controlled setting. Founded in 1939, the theme park welcomes visitors of all ages all year round. The 110 acres that the park sits on hosts hundreds of alligators. Feeding demonstrations are also part of the package for tourists. These take place throughout the day.

For your convenience, it would be best to start planning and saving early. In case you plan to maneuver around in an RV, ensure you carry every item you will require for the duration of the trip. Knee high boots are recommended for traversing marshland.

It is always good to take some time off work to enjoy nature. If your vacation is approaching, purpose to head to Florida. You are certainly bound to acknowledge its beauty.



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