Discover the natural beauty of the Glass Bottom Boats from Silver Springs, Florida
If you're planning a vacation to Disney World or Orlando, it is helpful if you expand your horizons a bit 'and explore some of the many attractions that are only a short drive from Orlando. One of these places near Silver Springs, Florida, where can enjoy watching the animals and walks in a park to put on the site of the largest artesian spring formations in the world and produces approximately 550 million gallons of crystalline waterevery day.
Since the mid 19 th Century, the beauty of Silver Springs has attracted visitors, and glass bottom boat trips were used to curious tourists in 1870. Today is the headwaters of Silver River have become a huge natural park has been transformed with rides and exhibits.
The most interesting feature of the park, is what attracts tourists are already more than 100 years, the opportunity, through the clear water of the river of silver, glass-bottom boat. TheThe boats are operated by licensed captains and visit the seven major spring formations at the headwaters of the River.
There are two popular river cruises to choose from. The "Fort King River Cruise" takes you through 10,000 years of history, Silver Springs'. Interactive exhibits and displays an archaeological site work, Seminole Indian village, 1830 Fort King Army stockade, a late 1880 river dock and railroad depot and a true pioneer of Florida "Cracker"Homestead.
"Lost River Journey" takes guests back in time to wild Florida as it was thousands of years ago, wild and untouched. Banks of the river are full of the nearby woods, some over 500 years. See alligators, turtles, herons, osprey and other wildlife basking and feeding in their natural habitat.
Some of the famous attractions of the park are as follows:
"The Wings of the Springs" is presented in the outdoor Silver River ShowcaseTheatre. This is a dramatic free-flight entertainment with a varied collection of birds. The presentation shows the tropical rainforest parrots, ducks and chickens funny, and gorgeous birds of prey (including hawks, eagles, owls, hawks and vultures). The show is both educational and fun, it's a surprise ending!
"Reptiles of the World Show" features reptile handlers that an exciting and educational presentation to give alligators, crocodiles, turtles anddistributes some of the myths about these fascinating animals in cold blood.
"It's not poisonous Snake Show" offers its guests the opportunity to look at, touch and learn about the different types of snakes in the world, and the important role in the fight against pests and rodents.
"Creature Feature" showcases some of the scariest creatures of the night. This program has an Egyptian fruit bats, tarantulas, scorpions, emperor, giant toads, praying mantises,and a "baby cam" allows guests a close-up view of the overhead monitor.
Alligator and crocodile feedings are daily at 02.30 clock (during the hot summer months) are presented. Reptile keepers guide the feeding, the guests with the opportunity to see the different types of eating habits in learning more about these ancient creatures.
If you want to Silver Springs and Wild Waters Water Park visit, you will find it just east of Ocala, Florida is located on SR40 Take exit 352 east of I-75 or exit 268 west of I-95.
If you are traveling with your pet, you can enjoy free parking in the dog kennel shady.
