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Carpe Diem 05-10-2016 08:48 AM

Where are the alligators? (For grandkids)
 
The grandkids will be coming down in a few days and they are going to want to see alligators. Where have they been sighted recently?

alemorkam 05-10-2016 08:54 AM

Just about in every retention pond. The one by Palmer along the Buena Vista Multi-modal trail usually has one on the bank. Good luck and be safe

Mickedamouse24 05-10-2016 08:59 AM

Gators!
 
Gatorland in Orlando! Don't disrupt our wildlife!! :BigApplause:

NYGUY 05-10-2016 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Mickedamouse24 (Post 1224078)
Gatorland in Orlando! Don't disrupt our wildlife!! :BigApplause:

Exactly, and that way your grandkids will be able to return!!

Irmidick 05-10-2016 02:15 PM

Larry is at Brownwood pond

Sandtrap328 05-10-2016 02:20 PM

Gatorland in Orlando is definitely the best place to see alligators.

Too many Grammas and Grampas in The Villages think it is so neat to see alligators with the kids and toss food to the alligator. This basically signs the death warrant for the alligator.

delima2000 05-10-2016 02:35 PM

Take the pontoon ride on the St. John's river. You will see a lot of them in their natural habitat. Take State road 40 to the blackwater inn in Astor that is where the boat ride begins.

justjim 05-10-2016 03:55 PM

Boat ride
 
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Originally Posted by delima2000 (Post 1224239)
Take the pontoon ride on the St. John's river. You will see a lot of them in their natural habitat. Take State road 40 to the blackwater inn in Astor that is where the boat ride begins.

Most kids love a boat ride and there are several air boats around where you can see a lot of alligators and other wildlife for just a few dollars. Besides, it will get them out of the "bubble" for a few hours.

Barefoot 05-10-2016 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alemorkam (Post 1224073)
Just about in every retention pond. The one by Palmer along the Buena Vista Multi-modal trail usually has one on the bank. Good luck and be safe

One day I saw four gators sunning themselves on the banks of the pond (on Buena Vista south of Palmer Golf Course).
Lots of people stop there, a well-known spot for gators. Be very careful though!

PJOHNS2654 05-10-2016 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Diem (Post 1224068)
The grandkids will be coming down in a few days and they are going to want to see alligators. Where have they been sighted recently?

Take them on a boat ride up Hane's Creek. I believe it is off Lake Eustis, just past the Lake Square Mall.

plrbr1120 05-10-2016 04:04 PM

Read the title and chuckled. Thought you wanted to feed the grand kids to a gator. Just kidding. Hope they enjoy their visit.

raynan 05-10-2016 04:05 PM

Locally, this morning, big one on pond at 7th hole of Sweet Gum. Last Friday, pond on 2nd hole at Heron.
Very educational and fun boat ride with Captain Mike's River Cruise behind Stumpknockers in Dunnellon. Lots of alligators, all sizes.

joldnol 05-11-2016 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Irmidick (Post 1224234)
Larry is at Brownwood pond

haven't seen him the last three times we've been by

photo1902 05-11-2016 01:46 PM

Lake Deaton postal station pond, pond beside MVP gym (Brownwood) and on Hillsborough (prior to Morse). Last three days.

perrjojo 05-11-2016 01:48 PM

We just did Tom and Jerrys air boat at Lake Panasoffkee yesterday. It was a fun ride plus we saw at least a dozen gators..got to hold a small one too. Oh, and if you go be certain to take the coupon that is always in the Daily Sun


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