You asked, and we answered! Most asked questions before your tour.

I’ve been asked a lot of questions about our tours and I think we can help many people with this question and answer blog. If I forget to cover any questions you have, feel free to comment and I will get right back to you. The most asked question is …… Isn’t the Florida Everglades […]

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On September 16, 2021
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Alligator breeding season

In Florida, mating season is normally April but can start as early as March. It really depends on the temperature. Alligators can reach sexual maturity by the time they reach 6 feet in length. Females this is about 10-15 years of age. While male alligators reach maturity at 8-12 years. Female alligators rarely grow over […]

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On March 23, 2021
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Sandhill cranes and chicks

This is the perfect time of year to talk about Sandhill Cranes. We have just had a few nests hatch and we have little chicks everywhere. Some people do not know what a Sandhill Crane is. Well, they are very large, tall grey birds with a long neck, long legs, and very broad wings. They weigh […]

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On March 2, 2021
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Alligators and Crocodiles…. the real difference

While you are visiting the Central Florida area, you won’t need to worry to much about running into a crocodile, but there is a few, way down south, at the bottom part of the Florida Everglades. But the big question we get asked alot….. Is there a difference between alligators and crocodiles…..YES, but if […]

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On February 27, 2021
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BEFORE IT WAS MAKINSON’S ISLAND…

If you have some time, you need to take a trip out to Makinson Island. We offer a 4-hour tour that does just that. There are huge oak trees, picnic area, nice restrooms, walking trails, gazebo and even campsites. This 132 acre island is located in Lake Tohopekaliga, pronounced “toe-hoe-pea-kah-lie-gah”, and you might have […]

Posted by Orlando Airboat Tours
On February 11, 2021
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Kissimmee, florida…. from the very beginning

Just a short blog about the very start of the town we call home. Kissimmee was founded in 1883. But lets look back a little before, when our town was called the Community of Allendale. In 1873 the first post office was built by Shingle Creek and the first postmaster was Clement R. Tyner. The […]

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On February 7, 2021
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