nature & wildlife


Florida’s wild side


Think of Florida and most thoughts turn to beaches and theme parks but there’s plenty of nature and wildlife to enjoy as well


Go wild in Florida and get back to nature. If you thought the state was just about the latest thrill ride or luxury hotel, you’d be very wrong. Wherever you choose to holiday in Florida, you will never be far away from exotic wildlife, exquisite nature spots and spectacular scenery. You will see creatures in their natural habitat that will enthral the whole family. Of course, Florida is famous


“You will never be far


away from exotic wildlife, exquisite nature spots and spectacular scenery”


for its dolphins and alligators. But because it is blessed with colourful reefs, swamplands, lakes and forests, a huge range of animals and birds enjoy their creature comforts! There’s no better sight than


watching dolphins frolic in the waters and if you don’t spot them from the beach, there are plenty


of boat trips from Pensacola to the Florida Keys and Key West along the Gulf coast. If you want to get closer to these clever mammals, you can swim with them in parks such as Discovery Cove in Orlando or Dolphin Cove in Key Largo. For an even bigger splash,


go whale-spotting. Northern right whales, an endangered species, come into the


northeastern waters at the Canaveral National Seashore and Fort Clinch State Park to give birth during the winter months. How about getting into the water yourself


to see spectacular life under the ocean? Florida is surrounded by water on three sides, so there’s no lack of diving and snorkelling havens. The shallow waters of Dry Tortugas National


Park, a coral island some 70 miles west of Key West, is just perfect for families and beginners to snorkel. Tropical fish, queen


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