How Wild Florida’s animals are more than just our furry friends

Sam Haught Florida Wildlife, Wildlife Park

Not all the animals in our backyard at Wild Florida had the happiest beginnings. Quite a few of them have been neglected or even abused before coming to us. Did you know there’s over 41,000 endangered species on the IUCN Red List? Over 60 of those endangered species call Wild Florida home, and we’re committed to doing our part so they are no longer classified as endangered. Our animal keepers do everything they can to give our animals the true care they deserve…

Why birthday parties in Orlando should always include an airboat ride

Sam Haught Airboat Tours, Events, Wild Florida

Let’s face it – every parent will always see their child as their “baby”, no matter what birthday they’re celebrating. So naturally, we all want to make their birthday the best day ever! We’re picturing a day filled with laughs, loved ones and, of course… cake!

Brainstorming unique birthday parties in Orlando can be a challenge! Have you considered incorporating an Orlando airboat ride? Here are a few ways an airboat tour in Florida will raise the birthday party bar…

  • No such thing as a bad view

With an Orlando airboat tour, you don’t have to worry about kids complaining about bad seats like you might in a movie theater or at a play or sporting event, though we can’t promise they won’t argue over who gets to sit in the front row. Our airboats are able to carry about 12 people. And to ensure that everyone has a great view of the headwaters of the Everglades, the seats on the airboat are stacked like stadium seating!

6 animal-inspired treats you can make this Halloween

Sam Haught Gator and Wildlife Park, Wild Florida

It’s officially October! How did that happen, right? It’s that time of year when us Floridians break out our “fall” clothes, make bonfires, and enjoy fall-inspired foods of all kinds.

And we know kids love Halloween… They look forward to this holiday year-round, because there’s no other time when their parents allow them to dress up and eat sweet treats until they can’t stomach it anymore! We love a good themed dessert at a Halloween party… So we’re sharing 6 animal-inspired treats for a delicious Halloween!

Recipes from the swamp: How to cook turtle

Sam Haught Chomp House Grill

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.