Exclusively Alligators

As promised, it’s amazing American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) in The Everglades west of Miami, FL.

American Alligator

Great way to see an American Alligator or three is via air boat ride; recommend Coopertown (no affiliation) as good for a bit of speedy fun + numerous stops to view wildlife.

On the Coopertown air boat ride
Everglades vegetation + air boat docks (far left)
More Everglades vegetation
Bromeliad (species?) in Pond Apple (Annona glabra)

Another great way is the Shark Valley loop road via tram/hiking/biking:

View of Everglades from Shark Valley visitor’s center tram stop
More Shark Valley

Sighted multiple adult and baby Alligators:

Saw a couple adults in the grass by the road, but no photos due to a quick retreat into the water upon approach.

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Alligator + python habitat

Alligators are great, plus it makes being close to the water an exciting proposition. Thankfully not a problem at Presque Isle. Yet.