Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is a stunning park and tourist attraction located at 2850 Lust Road in Apopka, Florida, United States. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely …
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Jan 1, 2025
It’s a great drive around the reserve. There are opportunities to pass really slow cars but the speed limit is 10. Tons on birds and gators to be seen. You can get real close to sunning gators!Full review by EFW2014
Jan 1, 2025
Loving this! Lots and lots of gators, birds, turtles and fish to see in this beautiful clean lakeside. Animal and naturelovers; definitely worth of going. Eco-friendly way to meet the animal and comp…Full review by Stay42524484969
Dec 22, 2024
This was a pleasant surprise. Thought we were going on a nurture walk and it turned out to be the best drive. We were able to see over 50 alligators and many birds. The audio tour was an added bo…Full review by cfedirko
Motorcycles are allowed. Remember that the Wildlife Drive has a very low speed limit and traffic frequently travels slower than the speed limit in order to enjoy the wildlife. That means …
Motorcycles are allowed. Remember that the Wildlife Drive has a very low speed limit and traffic frequently travels slower than the speed limit in order to enjoy the wildlife. That means you may spend more effort managing the slow ride than you might wish to do. Enjoy the ride!!
Which is the better time of day to see gators? Morning or afternoon?
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Doesn't really matter. They are always around and easy to see. Right now is nesting season so stay in your car, the females can be extremely aggressive!
You would probably need to contact the St. Johns River Water Mgmt for confirmation. TripAdvisor won’t allow a direct link here but this is the contact information for the Apopka field …
You would probably need to contact the St. Johns River Water Mgmt for confirmation. TripAdvisor won’t allow a direct link here but this is the contact information for the Apopka field station. Apopka Field Station 25633 County Road 448A Mount Dora, FL 32757 352-735‑1267
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What authority does the St. Johns River Water Management District have to make rules regarding the use of water?
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The Florida Water Resources Act of 1972 resulted in the creation of five regional water management districts and established a permit system for allocating water use.
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