Thanks to unusual plants, colorful birds, rare species, giant snakes and 'gators galore, photo opportunities abound 'round every bend in the boardwalk. To help visitors understand the wildlife of the wetlands, a rotating collection of exciting and informative exhibits are displayed throughout the park, and demonstrations are scheduled. Often, but not always, these shows feature hands-on interaction with the audience. Alligator Adventure is handicapped accessible. Alligator Adventure is open year round.
Closing time depends on the time of year, so call ahead.
Tickets are sold until an hour before closing. Barefoot highlights this with firework displays all summer long, the Barefoot Princess River Boat , plenty of wildlife to ooh and ahh at, Jet Ski rentals and Carousel Courtyard for the kids. At The Beach 21st to 29th Aves. S. and Hwy. At The Beach deserves mention in this chapter because it has gone way past the whole nine yards it takes to lure tourists to its facility.