23/09/2024
With 1.3 million of the scaly reptiles, Florida is literally crawling with alligators. Conservation efforts saved these survivors of the dinosaur age from extinction, and they remain a vital part of the ecosystem. You’re likely to see one, or several, gators if you go looking for them; in fact, you can expect gators in virtually any body of water in Florida. Southwest Florida offers many opportunities for seeing these prehistoric creatures in captivity or the wild. They are omnipresent in subtropical Florida, especially the Everglades.