Wild Florida Becomes Central Florida’s Largest Family-Owned Adventure Park!
Wild Florida Airboats, Gator Park & Drive-thru Safari announces a massive new expansion to its facility. Wild Florida acquired a 185-acre plot of land adjacent to their Drive-thru Safari Park, making it the largest family-owned adventure park in Central Florida.
The 185-acres of pristine Florida landscape borders its current 85-acre Drive-thru Safari Park, with plans to expand, allowing guests to see more exotic and native wildlife than ever before. In addition to the more than 150 animals already on property, Wild Florida plans to expand their existing herds of wildlife and introduce many more rescued and relocated animals.
Wild Florida Airboats, Gator Park & Drive-thru Safari, which opened on Lake Cypress in 2010, focuses on educating individuals on Central Florida’s natural resources. Starting off with a 14-acre Gator Park and airboat tours, the
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge – De Leon Springs, FL
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is located near the historic Ponce de Leon Springs State Park, which was named for the famed Spanish explorer who may have led Spanish forces through the area in 1513 in his quest for the Fountain of Youth. Development of this area dates back to when the Spaniards cleared a small area, planted it in sugar cane, and built a mill to process the cane.
Prior to Spanish exploration, this area was occupied by the Timucuan Indians and their predecessors dating back 8,000 years. Numerous Indian mounds and middens are located throughout the area.
According to local sources, in 1804, William Williams moved from New Smyrna Beach to settle at Spring Garden, now known as DeLeon Springs, and was the first to raise corn and cotton. Farming operations occurred during the late 1800’s on Tick Island, including an orange grove and cattle