Snowy Egret

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula This wading bird can be found in freshwater and saltwater habitats. It has beautiful white plumage covering its body with black legs and bright yellow feet.
Anhinga

Anhinga

Anhinga anhinga These birds can often be seen swimming in lakes with only their snakelike head poking out above the surface earning it the nickname ‘snake bird’. Unlike most waterbirds, the Anhinga does not have waterproof feathers, that is why it is very common to...
Banded Water Snake

Banded Water Snake

Nerodia fasciata Most adult Banded Water Snakes are between 22-42 inches. This non-venomous snake can be identified by its thick body and its brown/grayish back with red to dark brown crossbands that extend the entire length of its body. Banded water snakes give LIVE...
Gopher Tortoise

Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus Gopher Tortoises are some of the oldest living species on the planet. They are one of two land turtles in Florida meaning they cannot swim. Gopher Tortoises play an extremely important role in the ecosystem because they are a keystone species. They...
Florida Box Turtle

Florida Box Turtle

Terrapene carolina bauri Florida Box turtles are rather small in size ranging from 4 to 6 inches. They have a very round, domed shell with a hinge that allows it to completely enclose its body within its shell. The box turtle is one of two terrestrial turtles we have...