The day before we left Florida, I took Kevin to one of my favorite places ... the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Not only does it have one of the most impressive displays of alligator and crocodile species in the world, it also has one of the best natural bird rookeries (a communal nesting site) in all of Florida. Afterwards, we headed back down the coast stopping one last time along the way to enjoy the sounds of the ocean ... I really do miss Florida!!
We decided to play tourists and pose with a young gator ... really, I just wanted to hold one - it was so cool :-).
This is their star attraction, Maximo the Salty (croc) ... well his snout anyways.
Having fun with shadows :-).
This is a very rare albino alligator (one of two they have there.) They were only discovered in Louisiana in 1991.
This is so funny :-).
Someone needs braces ...
The bird rookery. (Left) - Tricolored Heron (Right) - Snowy Egret
Snowy Egrets displaying.
Tricolored Heron with egg.
Great Egret displaying.
Great Egret in flight.
Great Egret in Flight.
Great Egret with nesting material. This is one of my favorites of the day!
Wood Storks at nest. I love this series ... they seem so happy to see one another :-).
Roseate Spoonbills. One of the most beautiful of the heron species.
Wood Stork on nest.
Great pictures Tina, looks like your trip to FL went well. I'm glad you guys had some time to take some fun pictures.
(04.21.09 @ 03:02 PM)I love to play tourist when I go on trips. Even if it's only for 1/2 a day. I'm totally jealous of the alligator farm. Hope you're having fun in FL.
(04.23.09 @ 08:07 AM)