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The 8 Best Nature & Parks in Sanford, Florida (FL)
Sanford is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida and is the county seat of Seminole County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 53,570.
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1. Lower Wekiva River State Preserve
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
18,000 acres of preserved land in cental Florida providing refuge to many plants and animals such as the Florida black bear, river otter and American alligator.
2. Fort Mellon Park
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
3. Katie's Wekiva River Landing
4. Lake Jesup
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Q2385ALjamesl - Mount Dora, United States
It you want to see gators in the wild, this is the place to go. Take a Black Hammock airboat your, and you will see gators. A early morning car ride over the lake, and you will think there are a lot of logs out in the lake. But it is just alligators floating in the lake.
5. Paw Park of Historic Sanford
6. Black Bear Wilderness Area
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4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Jacana
We ilve about 15 minutes away from this area and just recently discovered it....and it is truly a treasure. Although there are roots and sometimes uneven ground, the trail is relatively easy for anyone who can walk 7.1 miles. Suggest that you wear hiking shoes or at least good tennis shoes to avoid twisting an ankle or bruising a toe. I saw one man biking the trail which would be fun except there were several areas where you would have to walk the bike around big tree roos that had quite a slope to them. We saw lots of birds, gators and beautiful views of the St. Johns River. Be sure to take plenty of water as there would be none available on the trail. The trail is well marked and has signs marking off every 1/2 mile. It is a nice 7.1 mile loop. I wouldn't recommend this trail in the middle of the summer but then I don't recommend much outdoors in Florida in the summer unless it involves the water. If you want to see the real Florida enjoy nature for free.....try the Black Bear Wilderness area.
7. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
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4.0 based on 778 reviews
Nestled in a protected natural wetland, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has animals from around the world including, rhinos, giraffes, leopards, monkeys, exotic birds, an Insect Zoo, and much more. Our Reptile House offers the southeast's largest collection of reptiles. We also offer live animal encounters, many educational opportunities and demonstrations, daily Keeper Chats and Shows, a Tropical Splash Playground, and Animal Carousel. For a small fee, you can feed our giraffes, or have a one of a kind encounter with our Indian rhino! With something for everyone, the adventures are endless!
Reviewed By Jpatty07 - Miami, United States
Definitely worth visiting if you’re vacationing into near Orlando! They have an interactive section where you can feed goats, lamas, Alpacas, donkeys, I strongly recommend!! You can also feed a giraffe or rhino. They have different shows as well with different animals. Theres a BBQ spot on site. And most importantly make sure to stop by the Seminal outdoor adventure which is right inside of the zoo at the beginning, they have tree trek including zip line. Crystal and Maggie made the whole experience so much more worth it. They were very patient and encouraging and stayed with us the whole time! The overall experience is worth the price!
