The American alligator (Alligator Mississippiensis) tend to inhabit coastal areas of the southeastern United States. Although once listed as a endangered species, American alligators have recovered and are common in many areas of the Southeast. The Alligator Mississippiensis is still federally listed as threatened because it looks like the American crocodile, which remains endangered. 

Female alligators rarely exceed 9 feet in length, but males can grow much larger. The Florida state record holder for length is a 14 foot 3-1/2 inch male from Lake Washington in Brevard County. Florida record for weight is a 1,043 pound (13 feet 10-1/2 inches long) male from Orange Lake in Alachua County. Can you find a larger gator? Call to schedule your tour with Airboat Wilderness Ride (772) 589-3278

According to Wikipedia: An airboat, also known as a fanboat, is a flat-bottomed watercraft propelled by an aircraft-type propeller and powered by either an aircraft or automotive engine. They are commonly used for fishing, bow-fishing, hunting, and ecotourism. Airboats are a very popular means of transportation in marshy and/or shallow areas where a standard inboard or outboard engine with a submerged propeller would be impractical, most notably in the Florida Everglades but also in the Indian River Lagoon , Lake Okeechobee, the Kissimmee and St. Johns rivers, Florida, as well as the Louisiana bayous and Mesopotamian Marshes. Airboats offer a singular way to experience the natural wonders of Florida waterways, wildlife and the ecosystem. To book the best Airboat tour in the Blue Cypress Lake area, call Airboat Wilderness Rides at 772 589 3278 .