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Babcock Wilderness Adventures Review
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Babcock Wilderness Adventures
Nature Preserves, Punta Gorda
Fodor's Review:
To see what Florida looked like centuries ago, visit Babcock Crescent B Ranch, southeast of Punta Gorda and northeast of Fort Myers. During the 90-minute swamp-buggy excursion you ride in a converted school bus through several ecosystems, including the unusual and fascinating Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Along the way an informative and amusing guide describes the area's social and natural history while you keep an eye peeled for alligators, wild pigs, all sorts of birds, and other denizens of the wild. The tour also takes in the ranch's bison herd, resident cattle, and Florida panthers in captivity. Reservations are needed for tours.
INFO
- Address: 8000 Rte. 31, Punta Gorda, FL
- Phone: 941/637-4611; 800/500-5583
- Web site
- Cost: Bus tour $17.95
- Open: Tours daily 9-3 Nov.-May; mornings only June-Oct. (call for hours)
- Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
WHAT'S NEARBY
- Sights
- Charlotte Harbor Historical Center
- Ponce de León Historical Park and Peace River Wildlife Center
- Restaurants
- Amimoto Japanese Restaurant
- River City Grill
- Fort Myers beach or near -accomodations
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