You might not associate tigers with the Everglades, and you’d be right—they’re not native to the Florida grasslands. But our animal sanctuary is home to Boris and Daisy, two Siberian tigers who have lived there for decades. The next time you stop by the Everglades for an airboat tour, you’ll no doubt want to see some alligators and Florida panthers. …
Even though adults weigh in at an impressive 8-12 pounds, the Brown Pelican is the smallest of all eight pelican species. It lives year round in Florida, unlike the White Pelican who lives here only during the winter. Brown Pelicans dive into the water with a giant splash and scoop up fish with their long beaks. Their famously stretchy throat …
We in the Florida Everglades have many different names for what outsiders might refer to as simply “a swamp.” Each ecosystem’s uniqueness starts with the the water and level type of vegetation. Here are several common ones: Pond – Deeper water, less vegetation. Slough (pronounced “slew”) – Free-flowing channels of water, about 3 feet (0.9 meters) deeper than sawgrass marshes. …
Do you know about these three ecosystems of the Everglades? Here’s a quick tour of some Everglades beauty!
Are you a birdwatcher? Did you know over 350 species of birds have been spotted in the Everglades? John James Audubon himself commented on how the large number of birds in South Florida would “block out the light from the sun” when they flew overhead. If you come to the Everglades to see birds, we’ve got a great free resource …
Summer is almost here, which means it’s the perfect time to see alligators on an Everglades City airboat tour! While we can’t guarantee which wild animals will show up on a tour, we do know that gators like the heat. We tend to see them more in the summer. If you’re curious about which wild animals you can see at …
TripAdvisor is becoming more and more important when it comes time to plan a vacation. We use it ourselves to check out hotels and activities when we travel. We just wanted to take a moment to thank those of you who have posted feedback about Captain Jack’s Airboat Tours on TripAdvisor. We read all of your feedback and take it …
I don’t know about your family, but in my family, we can stand each other during the holidays for a few hours and then after that, we need to take a break for a while and split up. If this sounds familiar, I’d like to invite you out for a tour of the Everglades. By doing so, you and 5 …
We just learned today from the Miami Herald that Florida Governor Rick Scott, has stopped by the Everglades Foundation’s two-day meeting in Naples on Wednesday and apparently told attendees that restoring the Everglades is now a top priority of his administration. This decision comes after the governor proposed to cut Everglades restoration money by 66 percent. The article goes on …
“Um….why do you have a picture of a rest room for this post?” (you may be thinking.) Stick with me for a minute and I’ll tell you why. When you think of vacationing in Florida, what comes to mind? Sipping a mai-tai on a white, sandy beach? Partying with friends on spring break? Taking a tour of the Everglades? …