Coming to Florida with my cat often worries me, especially when we visit some beaches. Florida and alligators have things in common.
What part of Florida has the most alligators? I will say that Lake George often frightens me because of the number of alligators there.
One thing you can be sure of is that there are alligators in most lakes in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife has it on record that Lake George near the St. Johns River in northwest Florida, is home to the highest number of alligators in the state.
They estimated that about 2,300 alligators live in this lake. Runner up to Lake George is Lake Kissimmee which is near Orlando. The lake houses about 2,000 alligators.
What Part of Florida Has The Most Alligators?
Here are some of the places you will see the most alligators:
· Everglades National Park
The Everglades National Park is ranked as a World Heritage Site. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. The lake is home to a lot of alligators. You can enter the park through the Homestead.
This entrance will take you to the Flamingo Visitor Center and the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center. You will see allergies as you walk along the walking trails.
You will see the Shark Valley entrance at U.S. 41 Tamiami Trail in Miami. You can take train tours from there or rent bicycles to ride through the paths with. Both ways, you must see some allergies along the way.
If you climb the Shark Valley tower located at the visitors center, you will have a clear view of the beautiful “river of grass.”
The highway through the Everglades, Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley), and the highway across the state, U.S 41 (Tamiami Trail), all lead to the south. There are running streams of water along both sides of the roads.
Any observant passenger will see alligators as they swim in the waters or sunbathe on the banks of the water. Coming with your binoculars will be of great advantage.
Some companies offer acrobat rides along the Tamiami Trail. Some of them rent kayaks as well. The Tamiami Trail runs through the Miccosukee Indian reservation. These rental companies are Wooten’s, Tigertail, and Buffalo Tiger.
They will give you sound mufflers that will protect your ears from the noise of the roaring motor. They will take you as close as possible to the alligators.
You will get swamp buggy tours, airboat rides, and a twilight expedition from Billie Swamp Safari in Clewiston, north of Alligator Alley.
The Everglades Alligator Farm offers airboat rides services to travelers going to the Florida Keys. The travelers will be seeking alligators along the way.
Although there are as many as 200,000 alligators in Everglades, you can have a safe encounter in many other locations.
· Wakulla Springs State Park
You will not talk about the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs without mentioning Wakulla Springs. It is located south of Tallahassee.
It has a large swimming space, a diving platform of 22-foot in height, an observation deck, a historic lodge with a restaurant, and a casual cafe for ice creams. You will get a boat ride service too.
You can book a 45 minutes boat tour with Ranger-led boat services. You stand to gain experiences from the multi-generational excursion. There are provisions for people with disabilities in their boats.
You will see alligators as they sunbathe, and you will also see all kinds of Florida birds. You can stroll through the lobby to see Old Joe, an 11-foot alligator shot dead by a poacher in 1966.
Where do most alligators live in Florida?
The lake with the most alligators in Florida is Lake George, near the St. Johns River in northwest Florida. This is according to reporters from the Florida Fish, and Wildlife. It has above 2,300 alligators.
If you want to watch alligators at their best, go to Myakka River State Park in Sarasota County. The 57 square miles of river are home to many allergies. Real adventurous visitors to the river take the easy five-mile round trip hike to Deep Hole.
This is a sinkhole on the river’s edge regularly visited by alligators. Only 30 people are permitted to visit this place in a day. Rangers in the park said the best day to visit is a sunny day with little wind because alligators do not come out on windy days.
You can call (941) 361-6511 for more details. You can visit the park with the permit you received the same day but, it is advisable you come early, at least by 8 a.m. It is good you come with a camera, water, and sunscreen. You may even see as many as 100 to 120 alligators on the banks.
Another natural body of water close to Tampa is Hillsborough River, State Park. It is the urban sprawl of the area. As you ride a bike on the paths walk over the boardwalks or paddle your kayak on the water, you will surely see some alligators.
Alligator-curious tourists have been attracted by Gatorama, the Florida roadside attraction, since 1957.
· Freshwater Lakes
Another name for Minnesota is the land of lakes. It has about 10,000 watery holes, while Florida has about 30,000. There is a probability that each of the holes houses an alligator.
There are more than 2,300 alligators in northwest Florida Lake George St. Johns River. This is according to reporters from Florida Fish and Wildlife. This is the highest that can be found in a single lake in Florida.
The second is Lake Kissimmee. The lake is near Orlando, and it has about 2,000 alligators. Fishermen on the state lakes may always encounter alligators while fishing for bass and sunfish.
Lake Kissimmee State Park is located 15 miles east of Lake Wales. The park is good for camping, bird-watching, kayaking, and RV lovers. This is where you go to get the Florida natural test, which includes viewing allergies.
In the Western, Everglades has located Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary on 13,000 acres of natural habitat. It is east of Interstate 75 in Collier County and 45 miles northeast of Naples.
You will maximize your visit to this place by traversing the 2.5- mile boardwalk. The boardwalk is elevated through the pine Flatwoods that lead to the wet prairie, around a marsh.
It finally leads into the largest only remaining virgin bald cypress forest in the world. Watch out for alligators, especially their females and their babies.
FAQs
What county in Florida has the most alligators?
The most troublesome alligators are found in Brevard County.
Is swimming safe in Florida lakes?
There are alligators and snakes in every natural lake in Florida. A lot of these lakes have colored waters that limit visibility. Alligators and snakes catch their prey by laying ambush on them. This is how they survive.
Is it safe to swim in a lake with alligators?
Never let your dogs or children enter any water you know that has alligators. Do not allow them to either drink or play at the water’s edge. Anytime an alligator hears a splash on the water, it thinks that food has come.
The best thing for anyone is not to swim in any water known for having alligators. If you must swim, do not swim alone.