Alligators Galore in Miami
If you only have a few hours in Miami, Florida, but would like to experience the famous Florida Everglades, then you’re in luck! Coopertown Airboat Tours , is your ticket to into the Everglades! Located at 22700 Southwest 8th Street, only 11 miles west of the Florida Turnpike on US 41 and not far from a five star hotel Miami that can accommodate you in case you decide to stay the night.
Coopertown, itself is home to a population of 8 human residents, scores of alligators, one restaurant with down-home style cooking such as frog legs and gator tail, an educational center, and of course a fleet of Coopertown Airboats. You’ll find the Airboats to be fast and exhilarating, plus you’ll enjoy the witty and knowledgeable Florida Everglades guide, who will take you on a personalized, educational tour covering about 9 miles of swamps and alligators. You’ll learn how alligators can grow up to 19 feet and weigh up to 1,000 pounds, and have a typical life span of 35 to 50 years.
First, you’ll go into the vast open saw grass, where you’ll see why the Everglades are referred to as a ‘River of Grass’. Then you’ll be taken through a Hardwood Hammock, which is a small island of solid ground, then into the Everglades National Park and stopping at alligator holes, plus other glade wildlife habitats. Your guide will take you to see the Purple Gallanule, which has been voted the most colorful bird in Florida, plus you’ll also see the endangered Everglade Snail Kite as well as herons, turtles, grackles, and raccoons.
After the Airboat Tour, you’ll relax and enjoy a meal at the Coopertown Restaurant as you hear some fascinating stories and history of the area. If you have some extra time, check out the Alligator Exhibit, which gives you a chance to take a closer look at these thrilling creatures, like a 14 foot alligator! Coopertown’s Airboat Tours let you see how alligators live in their natural habitat in the Florida Everglades.
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August 22nd, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I.ve been to see the alligators and its very interesting they look and feel but the downside is alligator poo smells worse then anything i’ve ever smelt in my life.