The Everglades are a natural region of subtropical wetlands in the southern portion of Florida. The Everglades begin near Orlando with the Kissimmee River (which flows into Lake Okeechobee) and flow southward all the way to the Florida Bay at the tip of the state.
There are several different ecosystems in the Florida Everglades, but the primary habitat is the sawgrass marsh. Because of the semi-aquatic habitat, more than forty species of mammals live in the Florida Everglades including the alligator, crocodile, egret, heron, osprey, pelican and panther.
Speaking of the alligator - Alligators primarily inhabit freshwater swamps and marshes, but can also be found in rivers, lakes, and smaller bodies of water. These amazing creatures can tolerate a moderate degree of salinity for short periods of time, even though they do not have any salt-secreting glands. Alligators eat almost anything they can capture along the water’s edge including fish, snails, birds, frogs, and mammals.
At Wild Florida Airboats in Orlando, travel deep into 4,200 acres of protected swamps, marshes and rivers that make up the Central Florida Everglades with an airboat tour in Orlando. You’ll get an in depth look at the gators, birds, eagles, trees and plants that can be found in our beautiful wetlands. Come see for yourself how good it feels to be in the middle of nowhere. Give us a call today at 407-957-3135 to schedule your visit to Wild Florida Airboats in Orlando!
