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    Airboat Wildlife Adventures

    4.9 (40 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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    Ride on the River.
    Michael C.

    Great ride and seeing gators! John was great and very knowledgeable. He's been doing g this for 20 years.

    Great ride with Captain John. He's professional and very nice. My husband and I went on the 1:00 tour. Highly recommend.

    I love coming here every year! Went to another place last year and it was nothing at all compared to this place. John is great at what he does and knows what people want to see and puts a thrill into it by going over land, on rocks, through the marsh plus he has a great personality which makes him a great guide. I'll be coming here every year to do this! Him and his wife are great!

    The adventure.
    Kevin G.

    Guide was great and the ride was fun. Would have been nice to see a few more alligators.

    Wide open view
    Haley M.

    Went on an airboat tour and it was very fun! We had a 6 year old with us and she loved it! One thing I noticed is cleanliness was very important to our guide, the seats were wiped down before we got on as well as the headphones provided. Got to see quite a few gators and an incredible amount of beautiful birds. Overall a great, smooth, fun ride!

    Just a snuggly gator!
    Kim E.

    Highlight of our trip from Michigan! The kids liked it, I liked it and even my parents enjoyed it. Thrills, scenery and information kept us all entertained. I was impressed with how fun it was. I would recommend this trip with John to everyone! Hopefully he will gather new dad jokes for our next trip!

    My sister and I with our granddaughters!!
    Terri K.

    I took my grandchildren on a airboat ride with Jon Scott last summer and then we went with 2 different sets of grandchildren in the last 2 weeks! What a treat, they loved the ride and all the different animals. We saw gators, moms and newborns, birds of every type, turtles, cows, horses, a monkey and more. Jon is amazing with the kids and makes sure they see it all! We can't say enough good things about this adventure and Jon, and would recommend his airboat ride to anyone if any age!!!

    S L.

    LOVED this trip. Such a great way to see the Florida wildlife and lush tropical plants. I highly recommend. The captain is a great asset where he makes it fun and informative. A great ride.

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    John the owner was outgoing and very informative everything was on time and a wonderful experience HIGHLY RECOMMEND ‼

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    We loved our ride! Beautiful day! Saw a lot of alligators and wild life! Our captain was great also!

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    This was a fabulous experience. Our kids (12 and 16) enjoyed! John was so personable and shared some great stories! Highly recommend!

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    John (boat operator) was friendly and knowledgeable, pointing out alligators, turtles and other wildlife.

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    Lake Damon - Wall hanging in my Sunroom showing it's maximum depth is in the center.

    Lake Damon

    4.0(1 review)
    18.9 mi

    I've lived on this beautiful little lake for years as my condo community has quite a bit of…read morefrontage. I know it very well so let's get started. Size & Location- Most folks think it's a small to medium lake at about 280 acres. It has a maximum depth of about 15 feet. The water is usually very clear and has no tannin. What a surprise! It's on Lake Damon Drive Which is immediately off US Route 27. You turn off Route 27 and you are pointing directly at the boat ramp less than fifty yards away! It's a good thing there is a sharp turn in the road, or your car could experience the boat ramp which I definitely do not recommend! This is the only public boat ramp on the lake. Shoreline- The shore is about one half developed. The remainder is still pretty wild. There is no public swimming here! Fishing- This is the primary activity at this lake. Bass and panfish are where it's at. Trophy bass have been taken here. Recreational Boating- Other than fishing, very little. A couple of my neighbors have pontoon boats which they take out from time to time. A few of my neighbors also have fishing boats. Exploring the undeveloped shore by kayak or canoe is popular for some. There is one jet ski which is rarely seen. Facilities- Bathrooms = nope. Ditto purchasing snacks or drinks. Do both elsewhere. Pro Tip- The closest restaurant is Market 27, two minutes away and it's excellent! You can also purchase drinks & snacks here. Check Yelp! Wildlife- It tends to congregate near the undeveloped shore and is most easily seen by boat. However, there have been lots of exceptions in the developed areas. Lots and lots of gators. Please don't feed them and especially don't feed them little dogs! The little pups really hate that so keep them on a leash and away from the water. One "Chomp" and it's over! Most of the time they don't even yip! An abundance of birds and snakes. Watch out for water moccasins! Lots of turtles. I love to see racoons, especially babies! Fox are pretty common. At least one family of otters lives here, and it is a true treat to see them! Black bears have been seen but it's rare. As you can tell this is not Orlando! Highlands County is an agricultural county and represents Central Florida that's not Disneyfied! I love living here. Let's go for four stars!

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    Lake Damon - Undeveloped area on the far shore with lots of wildlife!

    Undeveloped area on the far shore with lots of wildlife!

    Lake Damon - Simple boat ramp and you Park on the grass.

    Simple boat ramp and you Park on the grass.

    Lake Damon - Sunrise view from my condos!

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    Sunrise view from my condos!

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