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Understanding Airboat Safety and What to Expect on an Eco-Tour

  Airboat eco-tours are becoming increasingly popular as more people look for a unique way to experience the Florida outdoors. An airboat tour is a great way to explore the wetlands and get an up-close view of alligators, birds, and other wildlife. However, while airboats are fun and exciting, they also come with certain risks that need to be taken into consideration before embarking on your next adventure. In this blog post, we will discuss the safety measures you should take ...

5 FAQs about Tours with Switchgrass Outfitters and Airboat Tours

Are you planning a visit to Orlando for your next family vacation? If you love thrilling adventures and enjoy taking in the beautiful scenery of new places, you will enjoy a ride aboard one of our unique airboat rides. At Switchgrass Outfitters and Airboat Tours, we offer unforgettable adventures through the Florida swamps, including our daily tours and our special gator tours in Orlando. These are a few of the most frequently asked questions to help prepare you for your next journey with us....

4 Things to Do in Orlando That Do Not Involve Theme Parks

Travelers love to visit Central Florida. It offers fabulous weather, amazing foods, and many attractions that can entertain all visitors. There are museums, beaches, and cruises. Yes, there are amusement parks and theme parks, but there is so much more. Disney isn't the only thing in Orlando, and honestly, you want something different. While you can find many different historical and interesting places to go, there are a few things in Florida you absolutely have to see. Here are...

Fun Facts about the American Alligator

Alligator Mississippiensis, the American alligator, is the largest North American reptile. They are found in the southeastern parts of the United States in freshwater. Habitat preservation, a massive reduction in the demand for products made of alligator, and federal/state conservation measures have helped bring this species from the brink of extinction up to a population of a million. While this is amazing all on its own, you will find that these creatures are full of surprises. Here are som...

Why You Should Go on a Boat Tour in the Florida Everglades

Those who travel to the Everglades in Florida do so for the dynamic landscape that proves to be ever-changing. It is abundant in flora and fauna, and it is home to species found nowhere else. The Florida Everglades is the largest subtropical wilderness in the country. Not only will you find many unique ways to explore a wetland that is diverse and beautiful, but there are several tourist activities. Of all the ways you could explore this landscape, an airboat is arguably the best mo...

5 Fun Adventures in the Florida Everglades

Are you fond of enjoying your vacation days in a wildlife zone? If your answer is yes, the Florida Everglades is the best place for you. Florida Everglades is listed as the third largest park in the forty-eight states. The area is trendy for spending your day enjoying the wildlife zone as well as the wetland. By visiting this place, you will experience a variety of adventures, including wetland and wildlife entertainment. You can enjoy many activities by exploring these adventures, including ...

What To Do in Orlando, FL That Do Not Involve Theme Parks

In the US, Orlando, Florida, is one of the most popular places to visit. Millions of visitors come here each year to enjoy their vacation. Even in 2021, more than 80 million visitors will visit Orlando, Florida, and enjoy their vacation. While many people come here to visit the many theme parks, there are still many other unique and fun things to do. These are a few exciting things to do in Orlando that do not involve theme parks. Go on an Airboat Adventure Airboat adven...

5 Unique Animals Found in the Florida Swamps

Swamps are unique ecosystems where water covers most of the land. The area consists of transition zones between water and land; the water may be freshwater, saltwater, or brackish water. The area is a habitat for many wild species of animals and other classes of living things. Here, we will discuss the Floridian swamps, a habitat for unique species of many animals and other living things. These are just a few of the many unique animals you’ll find in the Florida swamps when you hop aboa...

Unique Benefits of Going on Gator Hunts in Orlando

The alligator, or simply the gator, is the native predator animal of the Southeastern United States and lives in marshy places by making burrows in the mud. A hunting event happens for this predator animal to have fun and control its population. Having an appropriate license and hunting tag will allow you to legally hunt the American Alligator. You can hunt gators in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Our gator hunts in Orla...

Why You Need to Schedule Your Gator Hunt Today

Exploring the Florida swamps can give you an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Florida’s favorite animals: the gator. When you hop aboard our airboat tours, you can gain a personalized experience on our airboats as we make our way through the murky water to spot as many gators as we can – and hunt them. With the knowledge of our guides and our unique adventures, you can enjoy all the gator hunting you’ve always dreamed about. These are a few reaso...