An adventure to the middle of nowhere? Yes please! A visit to the Florida Everglades can lead you to the Wild Florida Airboats and their unique Wild Life Park. A chance to get up close and personal with 200 creatures both rescued and raised; some of which I’ve never seen before! Our day began on an airboat.
With the Captain firmly in his chair and our ear protection firmly in place we took a whirlwind tour through the waters and swamps….hunting gators. (with only our camera of course!)
We weaved in and out of small canals and tall grasses. Smooth waters and lots of sunshine. The weather was picture perfect and the breeze was nothing short of glorious on our faces. There were cattle…who were clearly confident that we would stop for them. COW!
We spotted gorgeous birds, taking off over the marsh and perched in the mossy branches…
..and just a glimpse of a couple of gators. When it’s that hot (the hottest it’s been in 80 years!) the gators stick to the bottom of the water as long as possible in an effort to stay still. Although this time around we didn’t see any huge alligators up close and personal,for me, this was still worth the trip. Out there on the airboat, skimming across the water, you get to see a side of nature this girl from the Suburbs has never seen! And there was still so much more to come.
After what can only be described as an awe inspiring ride, wind in your hair adventure, you are invited to head back down the dock to The Wild Life Park, to explore even further.
The Wile Life Park. A place to explore at your leisure and learn about zebras, turkey, watusi, zedonk, deer, water buffalo, emu, wild boar, and zonkeys? Yes Zonkeys! A cross between a zebra and a donkey. Who knew!
One of my favourites? This little guy, one of the newest additions to the park was spotting cuddling in close to his Mama. A sloth! Did you know the worlds slowest mammal could be so darn adorable?
Or this inquisitive little fellow. Thelma, the white tailed deer. How sweet is she?
Don’t worry, she stays far away from the gators!
And there are lots of Gators!
Just heed the warnings! Ha!
If you are in Kissimmee and looking for some adventure off the beaten path, consider a half day at Wild Florida Airboats and their Wild Life Park!
Important Details:
Hours: Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed: Sundays.
Cost: $26.50 Adult / $23 Child – Ages 13 and up are adults.Airboat tour includes free admission to the Wildlife park.
Cost of Wildlife Park Only :$18 Adult / $15 Child – Ages 13 and up are adults
My Thoughts: The wildlife park is a great addition to airboat ride ticket; this allows you to take all the time you would like to enjoy their gators should you not spot many on your boat ride.
e-mail:info@wildfloridairboats.com
address:3301 Lake Cypress Road
Kenansville, FL 34739
Disclosure: Our park admission and expenses were covered by Experience Kissimmee as part of a press trip to Kissimmee, Florida. As always, all reviews and opinions are entirely my own.
This is a great adventure for the day. I especially like it because the animals are free for the most part to roam around
Never been there, but it looks scary & attractive at the same time.
Do you think it’s too late to book a trip for this Christmas?
Lol! That kind of looks/reminds me of a safari, lol. Maybe if I visit my friend down there, we’ll go 😉
Thanks for the idea! 🙂 Had everyone had fun 🙂
that does look wild
Wow, I wonder if I would survive all of these animals. Thanks for sharing all of the pics.
We had a great guide with us who pointed out all kinds of fabulous wild life. It was an incredible way to see the Everglades.
great shots!! I wouldn’t know what I would do if I saw a gator up close and personal while in the everglades
We took pictures! LOL
Looks very fun.
Such a different kind of adventure!
The airboats look like fun and I would enjoy seeing the wild life in Florida
The airboat is a blast! (and such a smooth ride) It’s a great way to see a different side of Florida.