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Apr 18, 2021 · Learn what to expect when driving Alligator Alley, a 80-mile stretch of I-75 through the Everglades. Find out about tolls, gas, rest stops, speed limits, wildlife and more.
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Experience over 600 alligators in their natural habitat at Alligator Alley, a self-guided tour with an elevated boardwalk and a gator station. Learn fascinating facts, see other wildlife, and enjoy hands on experiences with baby alligators.
- Back To Nature In Everglades City. Our first stop is Everglades City. Back in the 1970s and ’80s, it had a nefarious reputation as a major port of entry for illegal pot and cocaine being smuggled in from South America.
- Salt Marsh And Island Tours. The western entry to Everglades National Park is located in Everglades City. It offers boat tours and rents kayaks. Boat tours out of the national park are on large pontoon boats that can carry 30 to 40 people.
- Big Cypress National Preserve. The area on the north side of Old Alligator Alley is part of the Big Cypress National Preserve. It is hard to distinguish from the Everglades, except there are more trees, plus some hiking and camping.
- The Florida Panther. The preserve is the last remaining habitat of the endangered Florida panther. You aren’t likely to see one, as there are fewer than 130 panthers left in the wild, according to the most recent estimates.
Jan 10, 2024 · Alligator Alley is an 80-mile interstate that connects Naples and Fort Lauderdale, passing through the Everglades and the Big Cypress Preserve. Learn about its history, wildlife, tolls, gas stations, and tips for a memorable road trip.
Apr 11, 2024 · Experience the primeval beauty and wildlife of the Big Cypress National Preserve on Loop Road, a hidden gem off Route 75. Learn when to visit, what to see and how to stay safe on this real Alligator Alley.
Jun 4, 2022 · Alligator Alley is a 80-mile stretch of I-75 that crosses the Everglades between Naples and Fort Lauderdale. Learn what to expect, what to watch out for, and how to prepare for this remote and wildlife-rich adventure.
Mar 20, 2018 · Visit Alligator Alley and see over 450 alligators in their natural habitat, along with turtles, ospreys, owls and bullfrogs. Enjoy live feedings, baby alligator holding, and a self-guided tour through the swamp.
