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Is that a rock or a 12-foot alligator? How to tell the difference
Read full article: Is that a rock or a 12-foot alligator? How to tell the differenceAlligators are experts at blending in. So much so, that they can easily be mistaken for a rock in their natural habitat. A captain with @BoggyAdventures takes you out on an airboat ride for a look at how easy it is, to overlook even the largest gators when they are feet away from you.
Investigation finds Wild Florida violated Animal Welfare Act in rhino shooting, sheep escape
Read full article: Investigation finds Wild Florida violated Animal Welfare Act in rhino shooting, sheep escapeThe U.S. Department of Agriculture has determined Wild Florida violated the federal Animal Welfare Act after two incidents where animals escaped their enclosures and were killed.
Bucking python takes Florida men for a wild ride
Read full article: Bucking python takes Florida men for a wild rideA Florida man said a python almost overpowered him and four other people. "We literally put all of our weight on the snake, we sat on it, and the snake pushed back and lifted us off the ground..."
‘They got slung to the side of the boat:’ Body cameras reveal captains’ interviews after Wild Florida airboats crash
Read full article: ‘They got slung to the side of the boat:’ Body cameras reveal captains’ interviews after Wild Florida airboats crashCaptains of two Wild Florida airboats that collided on Cypress Lake in August told investigators they did not see the other boat coming until it was too late.
Your Florida Daily: Wild Florida suspends airboat rides after crash, manatee deaths declining
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Wild Florida suspends airboat rides after crash, manatee deaths decliningWild Florida said it has suspended all of its airboat rides after two boats collided at the animal park.
USDA finds critical, repeated violations at Wild Florida after rhino shooting
Read full article: USDA finds critical, repeated violations at Wild Florida after rhino shootingWeeks after an escaped rhino was shot and killed by staff members, an inspection has found Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park was critically and repeatedly non-compliant for the federal Animal Welfare Act.
Wild Florida workers shoot, kill white rhino after it escapes its enclosure
Read full article: Wild Florida workers shoot, kill white rhino after it escapes its enclosureStaff members at Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park shot and killed a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros after it escaped its enclosure, according to a report compiled by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Explore your own ‘backyard’: The best way to take in the beauty of the Everglades
Read full article: Explore your own ‘backyard’: The best way to take in the beauty of the EvergladesDo you ever stop what you’re doing and think to yourself, “We live in SUCH a cool state”? Florida is massive -- and packs an incredible amount of natural beauty.
Celebrate national airboat day with this deal at Wild Florida
Read full article: Celebrate national airboat day with this deal at Wild FloridaKENANSVILLE, Fla – Wild Florida has officially declared Feb. 19 as National Airboat Day. To celebrate its stamp of approval from the national day archives, the animal park is offering a buy one, get one free 30-minute airboat tours. The deal at Wild Florida can be redeemed in person or by booking over the phone. The park not only received the stamp of approval on national airboat day but also national alligator day too. Wild Florida offers a number of other things for families to enjoy including zip-lining, petting zoo, shows and an all-new drive-thru safari.
Fire at Wild Florida kills all reptiles in snake enclosure
Read full article: Fire at Wild Florida kills all reptiles in snake enclosureSnake enclosure catches on fire at Wild Florida Gator Park (Osceola County Fire and Rescue)KENANSVILLE, Fla. – A snake enclosure caught on fire Sunday at Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park. Wild Florida officials gave an update Sunday on Facebook, saying that none of the reptiles inside the exhibit survived, although a total number has not been released. “Unfortunately, none of the reptiles survived the fire and it breaks our heart to lose these beautiful animals. “We plan to rebuild and continue to provide a safe, educational experience for our guests,” Wild Florida officials said on Facebook. Unfortunately none of the reptiles survived the... Posted by Wild Florida on Sunday, December 13, 2020
Here’s how to get into Wild Florida Gator Park for free in October
Read full article: Here’s how to get into Wild Florida Gator Park for free in OctoberWild Florida Airboats, Gator Park & Drive-thru Safari announced it is giving visitors free weekday admission to the Gator Park during the month of October in honor of its 10-year anniversary. "We had a vision of bigger things to come, but none of us thought Wild Florida would be a 285-acre adventure park in such a short time. The Gator Park at Wild Florida offers visitors a chance to watch, touch and even feed native Florida animals, tropical birds and exotic animals from all over the world, according to its website. Wild Florida Gator Park admission is normally $10 per adult and $8 per child or $5 for Florida residents. The 14-acre Gator Park is located in Kenansville on Lake Cypress.
This drive-thru safari might just be the best way to remedy pandemic boredom
Read full article: This drive-thru safari might just be the best way to remedy pandemic boredomAt Wild Florida, you become the safari guide as you drive your car alongside animals you only saw in a book or on Nat Geo. Not to mention, visiting Wild Florida is also a great way to spruce up your wildlife photography skills. Check it out for yourself:Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 14 Wild Florida Safari (Photo: Tom Metevia)After your two-mile trek through “regions unknown,” you may need to stretch your legs. If you’re not ready to leave and you still have a thirst for adventure, head over to Wild Florida’s Gator Park. Keep in mind that face coverings are required inside the Gator Park and at the giraffe feeding platform.
Rare albino alligator babies hatch at Wild Florida
Read full article: Rare albino alligator babies hatch at Wild FloridaOfficials at the drive-thru safari and alligator park claim this is the first wildlife center in the world to successfully breed albino alligators. “This is the most incredible thing we have done,” Wild Florida co-owner Sam Haught told News 6 partner Florida Today. The Wild Florida team is working to develop a more positive attitude toward the prehistoric reptiles. The reptiles haven’t been named yet, however, the Wild Florida team is hoping to come up with some winter-themed names. In May, animal caretakers at Wild Florida collected 26 eggs and placed them in an incubator.
Wild Florida closes drive-thru safari park amid coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Wild Florida closes drive-thru safari park amid coronavirus pandemicOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The last operational attraction at Wild Florida, the drive-thru safari, has shut down as coronavirus continues to spread across Florida. The airboat and gator adventure park announced on social media Saturday that the drive-thru safari would be closing that same day. “Wild Florida Fans, it is with heavy hearts that we inform you effective today, Saturday, April 4th our Drive-thru Safari Park will be closed until further notice. The 85-acre safari park remained open because guests could stay with their own party in their own vehicles while interacting with more than 100 native and exotic species, so there was no need for them to come in contact with other visitors. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
Wild Florida closes all experiences except drive-thru safari
Read full article: Wild Florida closes all experiences except drive-thru safariWild Florida Airboats & Gator Park in Kenansville has announced at it would be shutting down all of its experiences except one. “Wild Florida will suspend all airboat tours, animal encounters and admission to its Gator Park starting Monday, March 23,” the company website said. However, our Drive-thru Safari Park will remain open as it practices social distancing. #WildFlorida pic.twitter.com/QOaAJHFuPk — Wild Florida (@WildFlorida) March 21, 2020According to Wild Florida, the drive-thru safari will be the only experience available for families. “The drive-thru safari design wasn’t set up to manage this type of crisis, but it’s definitely proving to be a great solution at this point,” Wild Florida told News 6.
Look inside Osceola County’s first drive-thru safari park
Read full article: Look inside Osceola County’s first drive-thru safari parkLook inside Osceola County’s first drive-thru safari parkPublished: December 17, 2019, 9:56 amA new attraction with more than 100 exotic animals is taking over Wild Florida in Kenansville.