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  • Naples Fishing Charters – Marco Island Fishing

    Naples Fishing Charters – Marco Island Fishing

    Fishing and exploring the estuaries and mangrove jungles of the SW Florida backcountry is a great experience that shouldn’t be missed. Snook, redfish, tarpon, trout, pompano and sharks are a few of the species that can be caught plus dolphins, manatees, and a huge variety of birds such as bald eagles, roseate spoonbills, egrets, and peregrine falcons can be seen. Capt. Ward has been guiding and fishing the backcountry of south Florida for over 25 years. He received my USCG […]

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  • Meet Buddha The Iguana at Everglades Wonder Gardens

    Meet Buddha The Iguana at Everglades Wonder Gardens

    Established in 1936, Everglades Wonder Gardens is one of the last survivors of Florida’s Golden Age of roadside attractions. The Gardens have been reborn with elements such as dozens of bromeliads, a butterfly house and five large staghorn ferns in addition to legacy specimens, including old growth kapok, shaving brush and African mahogany trees. Nestled among all of this greenery and flowers are new and updated animal exhibits such as a flamingo pond, alligator pool with 40 gators, duck ponds, […]

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  • The Alligator Pond at Everglades Wonder Gardens

    The Alligator Pond at Everglades Wonder Gardens

    Your heart pounds as you slowly walk across the swinging bridge, staring down into the eyes of 40 hungry alligators. The alligator pond at Everglades Wonder Gardens is one of the top attractions, luring visitors from all over the world! This is one of the few locations in Florida where you can legally feed alligators. Established in 1936, Everglades Wonder Gardens is one of the last survivors of Florida’s Golden Age of roadside attractions. The Gardens have been reborn with […]

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  • Pink Flamingos at Everglades Wonder Gardens

    Pink Flamingos at Everglades Wonder Gardens

    Southwest Florida’s only Pink Flamingos are just one of the beautiful bird exhibits at the recently renovated Everglades Wonder Gardens. They also have Wood Ducks, Mandarin Ducks, Amazon Parrots, Cockatoo, Lorikeet, and even a Peahen. If you visited before summer of 2013, you won’t believe the difference. And if you’ve never come by, you’ll be awed by the beauty of this jewel sitting right in the heart of Southwest Florida. Easy access from Rt. 41 and I-75. Plenty of parking. […]

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  • Gator Attacks Drone at the Naples Zoo!

    Gator Attacks Drone at the Naples Zoo!

    This alligator thought he was going to make a meal out of our drone! See these giant reptiles up close and personal at Naples Zoo’s Alligator Bay. Learn more about these meat munching monsters at: www.napleszoo.com/Visitor_Info/zoo-events/alligatorbay.html

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  • POV Video Footage of FL Everglades Airboat Ride

    Here’s some POV footage from an airboat ride that our friend Captain Brett Swenson of Island Fever Fishing Charters shot with his new GoPro camera. What a great way to see the Florida Everglades! Thanks for sharing your footage with us Brett! For the best fishing experience in SW Florida, check out Captain Brett’s website @ http://www.cptbrett.com/ ISLAND FEVER FISHING CHARTERS Make the most of your Florida vacation with Island Fever Fishing Charters sailing daily from beautiful Fort Myers Beach […]

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  • Never Feed Alligators! Presented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    Never Feed Alligators! Presented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

    Whether you’re a full-time resident, or just visiting the area, there’s a long list of great things to see and do in Southwest Florida. At the top of that list is exploring the Florida Everglades, with its many nature preserves, wetlands, and wildlife management areas. Many of the animals that call these preserves home are on the  protected species list. And one of the most popular inhabitants of this wetland paradise is the American Alligator. NEVER FEED ALLIGATORS — it’s […]

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