The Babcock Wilderness Adventures near Fort Myers, in Punta Gorda, Florida allows visitors to travel through the swamp and experience firsthand with this ecosystem is like. The location is on State Road 31 and is one that is ideal for all ages. Guests will be able to visit a 90,000 acre ranch that is just north of Fort Myers. The area is that of a swamp, for the most part. While it sounds like a boring trip, it is actually an educational, enjoyable trip that makes for the ideal afternoon adventure. The tour takes you through the region in about 90 minutes. Visitors will ride through the location on a Swamp Buggy which is specifically designed for the area.
Guests are able to then able to ride through the swamp, looking for animals, plants and a variety of landscapes. A visit to the ranch is also a stop along the way. Visitors will see the unspoiled pinewoods that stand nearby as well as the fresh water marsh. There are sections of Telegraphy Cypress Swamp that guests are taken through, too.
The tour does feature a professional tour guide that will provide a range of information as well as answer any questions you have. They provide information on the wildlife, on the various activities taking place on the ranch and a history of the swamp and the surrounding area. On the ranch, you will see cattle and horses being cared for. Throughout the swamp, a number of animals may be seen including alligators, panthers, and more. All animals are those naturally found in the Florida wildlife.
Visitors can bring along a picnic basket to enjoy. There are also a variety of options available at the Gator Shack Restaurant.
