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Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Apopka, Florida

"Great way to see some Florida Nature up close!"

A woman with sunglasses sitting in a vehicle with a water view.

Why we recommend it

This is a great free attraction to see REAL Florida.

About this place

This is a great one way drive that can take an hour or so, where you drive around the edges of Lake Apopka. You have the opportunity to see countless gators and birds, and can even get out at places. Check the site as they are only open certain days. This is also free.

Photo gallery

A woman with sunglasses sitting in a vehicle with a water view.
A serene wetland area with a heron standing among vegetation.
A person driving a vehicle through tall green grass.
A child taking a photo outside a vehicle near a waterway.
A family of five smiling inside a vehicle at a scenic spot.
Warning signs about alligators at a fenced entrance to a wildlife area.
A long straight road leads through Lake apopka shoreline
Wildlife Drive roadway
Sign warns park goers of rules
Front entrance sign
Woman with samsung phone takes photo of alligator
Gator laying on the bank getting sun
Alligator laying on bank getting sun
Alligator sunning on the shore

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