Water Parks Flora and Fauna Orlando is surrounded by lakes, rivers, creeks and old canals. Orlando area claims more acreage to water than do most other US states. With the large amount of water and a gentle climate, Orlando provides for abundant wildlife. It is possible to see alligators, turtles and snakes sunning themselves on water banks within city limits.
Bird life ranges from common vultures to more rare species such as anhingas and flamingos.
Locals are not often shocked when they find any of these visitors in their backyards. Downtown Orlando offers a heavily developed business district with well-maintained lawns and flowerbeds, but also has several fine parks. A more natural environment, or wild environment, is only a short drive away from most any point in Orlando. The tropical climate of Central Florida makes it home for a number of insects and other small creatures. The lizard is a catch-all term that refers to a variety of creatures described by four legs, scaly skin and a long tail.