Billie Swamp Safari
- July 24, 2004
- Rated 5 of 5 by
ChardPNG from Vero Beach, Florida
There is no admission to get in, but there are rides and shows that do charge a fee. There are swamp buggy rides ($20 adult, $12 child - for a one hour tour) that take you through the swamp and point out alligators, birds, and other swamp creatures as well as different types of vegetation. There are airboat tours ($12 for a 20 minute tour), which is a fun tour for children. We really liked the nature walk on a boardwalk through the swamp. We saw several alligators, frogs, birds, etc. in their unspoiled environment. There are displays of Seminole Indian life with their "chickee" huts, etc. For the adventurous, you can rent a Seminole chickee hut ($35 for two people or a larger dorm which holds 8 to 15 people for $65 a night). There are restroom and showers nearby. They also have a small display of animals - Florida panther, bear, deer, etc. that the children loved. There is a restaurant that serves American food as well as a few Seminole dishes (which were very good).
From journal From Ft. Lauderdale to Key West