Wednesday, 5 September 2018

Gator Hunts In An Alligator Farm

By Patrick Hill


Holidays are a time where fun should be the number 1 thing on the agenda. And with fun comes the need to try out new things, be it conquering a phobia or learning a new skill. Florida and more specifically the Everglades are a great place to enjoy Gator hunts, be it as an international tourist or a domestic one. And the reason for this is simple, the abundance of wildlife, festivities and of course the alligators.

Despite the reputation they may have garnered, thanks in part to crocodiles, alligators aren t the type of animal to attack people unprovoked according to Louisiana travel.org. A sentiment that says a lot about such an animal when you consider the fact that it happens to possess one of the strongest bites within the animal kingdom. Which isn t something to take lightly when you see how devastating that bite can really be.

For those of you who know nothing about these animals, seeing them is not a simple procedure. First of all, it s not like you get on a point, find one point at it to visually confirm it and come back. There is an educational aspect to it, educating willing participants about the reptiles that have garnered a bad rep.

Although there s some controversy around the concept, an alligator farm is an ideal place to learn about these animals in a safe and controlled manner. Be it how they are raised, nurtured and eventually hatched or how they taste, such a venue is able to provide entertainment to the sheer number of activities that are available to visitors of all ages to engage in.

With the world becoming more and more integrated and the prevalence of fake news on the rise. People often believe with their eyes. Going on an alligator tour allows you not only to take pictures but to hold one in your very own arms. Granted it won t be as big as their tours star attraction but holding a wild animal is something to behold, unlike petting the family dog.

Although these animals have helped the plight of so many people, both greedy and needy alike. There have been some concerns raised regarding the captivity of alligators and crocodiles. The first and point of order being the welfare of these reptiles. Because they re unable to speak, they cannot speak up when they find their living conditions unfit for the strongest set of jaws in the planet even if those who have created their living space think otherwise.

Depending on where the tour is, you can also take advantage of other amenities such as fan rides and hiking in the swap. Which should add some spinach to the overall experience of going out on an alligator tour.

Alligator farms are a great place to visit to learn about these reptiles but at the same protect them from poaching and being hunted down for their skin and meat. As ironic as that may be given the fact that this was what these farms were supposed to do, they ve done a lot for the species of reptile akin to the crocodile




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