Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive and the Farm plus Wild Florida Safari

Timbers Travel Club presents
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, Long and Scots Farm Market & Wild Florida
This trip is exclusive for Residents of the Timbers Development
There will be an alternative date for non Timbers members
February 20
Payment is required to secure reservations!

One of the special highlights of this property is the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive meandering through the eastern portion of the property. It begins at Lust Road and ends on Jones Avenue in Orange County, Fla. The drive takes 1–3 hours, depending on the usage and how many stops visitors choose to make along the way. The speed limit is 10 mph and the maximum vehicle length is 25 feet; no trailers allowed. A few restrooms and picnic pavilion are available on the property (see trail guide map for locations), but there is no drinking water provided. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed at all times. Stopping is limited to designated pull-outs provided along the length of the drive. A portion of the drive intersects with a multi-use trail and visitors are encouraged to carefully watch for hikers, bicycle riders and other users who share the road. The Lake Apopka North Shore is widely known for its bird population. A 1998 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) ― a one-day count performed annually during the holiday season ― identified 174 species of birds here, the highest species total for an inland count in the 115-year history of the CBC. The list of birds found here continues to grow, with 362 species seen on the property. They include Anhinga, Bald Eagle, Black Vulture, Double-crested Cormorant, Great Blue Heron, Great Egret, Green Heron, Glossy Ibis, Little Blue Heron, Osprey, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red Winged Blackbird, Swallow-tailed Kite, Tricolored Heron, Turkey Vulture and White Ibis. Other wildlife found here include alligator, turtles, bobcat, otter, raccoon, snakes and coyote. Plant species found in the upland portions of the North Shore include Florida bonamia, pygmy fringe tree, scrub buckwheat, Britton’s beargrass, scrub plum and clasping warea (all federally listed plants). The District continues to work to expand populations of listed and rare plants through management actions that include prescribed fire, planting and seeding, and to manage public lands to protect their natural resources.

Scott’s Country Market, where you’ll find a wide array of produce, dressings, jams, and Florida specialty items. I brought a jar of the dill mustard to a potluck to spice up a dish and my friend's girlfriend said it was so good I could bathe in that stuff. Here enjoy a truly farm to fresh lunch experience.
After the market we head on Safari
Ready for your wildest road trip yet?
Buckle up and take a road trip through our Drive-thru Safari Park where you can see more than 150 exotic and native animals roaming freely. In addition to exploring our drive thru safari, there are also a variety of animal encounters and experiences you will enjoy. From feeding to painting with the tallest living animals on Earth, this adventure will definitely reach new heights. To make your adventure truly one to remember, admission to our Gator Park is included in all of our Drive-thru Safari Park experiences. Meaning… you can truly walk on the wild side during your visit.
Members: $77 Guests $82
Includes: Transportation and Tour (Lunch is not included in the price)
Leave Suntree 8 am Return around 5:30 pm
RESERVATION FORM: Reservations are on a request basis until payment is received. Please place your reservations and make checks payable to Florida Greeters, Inc. and mail to: 6300 North Wickham Road, # 130-222 Melbourne, FL 32940 or credit card by Phone (321)259-6300
E-mail: floridagreeters@yahoo.com
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Rates Includes: Transportation aboard Mini Bus according to group size, admissions, tour guide, &gratuities. Cancellations: No refund for unused portions or cancellations Separate Conditions apply to multi-day trips according to the trip flyer or brochure. All prices and itineraries are subject to change based upon availability.