You might wonder if a gator farm is necessary in South Florida, where the scaly critters inhabit people’s backyards, swimming pools and garages. But the Everglades Alligator Farm — the oldest of its kind in the area — is special. More than a farm, this Homestead attraction is actually an adventure park. Here you can […]
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Get a mobile glimpse of lush tropical foliage such as the rare petticoat palm, the gingerbread palm, and the cannonball tree and check out the new tropical fruit pavilion. Garden tram tours every hour on the hour.
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One of the best elements of living in a tropical paradise is the jaw-dropping flora and fauna all around us. Take the birds, for instance. There are more than 400 species of such in the Keys alone, from pelicans to hawks to turkey vultures. And at Laura Quinn’s Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center in Tavernier, you […]
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North Miami community park.
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In just a 1.4-mile stretch, you’ll find pristine white sand, kites, dog-friendly areas, and the option to swim and sunbathe in the nude. You won’t find any tan lines in the northern section (between lifeguard towers 12 and 16) of the self-proclaimed “top clothing-optional beach in the United States.” As you head south to the […]