Meet Buddha The Iguana at Everglades Wonder Gardens

August 7, 2014 at 2:10 PM / ACTIVITIES, Everglades, Everglades Wonder Gardens, Nature & Eco

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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