An Orlando airboat ride is definitely one of the best ways to get up close and personal with Florida wildlife, but we can’t let you forget about all of the animals in our Gator and Wildlife Park that wait all day to meet our guests. The ani…
7 things you’ll want to bring on your Orlando airboat ride
If you haven’t been on an Orlando airboat ride before, you might not know what to expect or what to pack. To help you save some time, we made a list of 7 things you bring with you for your day at Wild Florida…
1. Camera
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9 photos you’ll want to capture during your day at Wild Florida
With every family trip, big or small, it’s always important to capture unforgettable moments. From taking a photo of something you think is cool to capturing a video of a hilarious moment, it’s a way to share that memory with your f…
Recipes from the swamp: How to cook turtle
Like alligator meat, turtle meat is considered a delicacy and can be hard to find unless you live in an area surrounded by water. It’s also considered to be an exotic meat, so it can get a little pricey. On average, boneless turtle meat costs between $25 to $35 a pound and can usually only be purchased online. Turtle meat is said to taste like veal, especially when fried, but even on the more expensive weeks, veal isn’t that pricey, so that has to mean something, right? A lot of work goes into cleaning the meat before preparing it, so we recommend purchasing it ready to cook to avoid some of the hassle.
Meet the heroine of the Florida Everglades: Marjory Stoneman Douglas
Thousands of years ago, the Everglades once made up more than 11 million acres. But due to the effects of time and urbanization, the Everglades now makes up just over 2 million acres. However, we’re lucky to even have this! …