Alligators at Everglades rec pond
 

Yesterday afternoon while on the walking path at the Everglades rec center, 3 alligators were observed along the south side of the pond used for the RC boats. One was about 5 ft long on the bank and two others about 3-4 foot long in the water not far from shore.

Your point. Not unusual for alligators in our ponds.

If you're looking at fresh water in Florida there are probably alligators in it.

When I first moved to Florida, I was told to just assume there is at least one alligator in each pond.

The ones you describe are little guys. Its almost mating season. Wait 'til you hear a 10 foot big boy bellow for some lovin'.

Honestly, they were here first. Leave them alone, they will leave you alone.

Just don't walk fluffy close to the pond :)

Gators, in a body of fresh water in Florida!?!?!? What a concept LOL.

Sorry, I don’t mean to be snarky.

And no, I DEFINITELY won’t be walking my fur babies ANYWHERE near any body of water!

Another astute observation from a TOTV member!

you ain't seen nothin yet!

Everglades rec center, 3 alligators Makes sense to to me!!

Coming from up North, I always look to see any....from a distance, of course. Amazing creatures!

We were amazed and alarmed when we first moved here and saw them here and there. Even had one on our driveway; he went on his merry old way down the storm drain.

Quite cool huh?! From up north a couple of years ago and still enjoy seeing gator, from a distance of course. Thanks for sharing!

And I saw four large snakes

When I see a pond, I imagine no less than 300 alligators 🐊 in it! I can’t understand why houses are built around these ponds/lakes.
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