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Everglades Alligator Show Attracts Many

There is nothing more frightening and awe inspiring than witnessing a fully-grown alligator up close. If you are in Miami then you can have the thrill of your life, by witnessing and taking part in the Everglades alligator show. The Everglades is a massive area covered by grasslands, marshes, and mangroves, and one of the main protected wildlife in this region is the American alligator. Alligators play a key role in the ecosystem of the Everglades. Peat is created during nesting activities of female alligators and abandoned alligator nests are used by red-bellied turtles for incubating their eggs. The holes dug by alligators remain with water almost all through the year, and provide refuge to different wildlife during the dry season.

Live Alligator Show

Apart from being integral part of the Everglades ecosystem, alligators are the number one attraction for visitors. None visiting the Everglades would want to miss the live alligator shows, where visitors have the rare chance of being closest to these creatures and witnessing some spectacular feats like alligator wrestling and other close encounters that you would not have dreamt possible between an alligator and a human. You might have witnessed the popular show on Animal Planet called Gator Boys, and many of the episodes have been filmed from live alligator shows taking place in the Everglades. However, when you watch the same thing up close, it is entirely different and much more thrilling than watching it on TV. In your mind, you know that a slight misjudgment on the part of the trainer could have devastating results. Some trainers go as far as putting their neck in the jaws of the alligator and waiting for many agonizing seconds. These stunts and tricks are quite common in alligator show in the Everglades, but even after you have seen these shows many times, they always give you a thrill and the whole atmosphere seems to be charged with adrenalin.

Entertaining and Educational

An alligator show is not only highly thrilling and entertaining but also provides a fantastic opportunity to learn a lot about these massive creatures. The show is family friendly and everybody gets to know some unusual and fun facts about this popular reptile. Kids, especially, love the jokes and amusing tricks that are performed live and are always interested to know more. Visitors then have the opportunity to witness alligator wrestling just a few feet in front of them. This is done barehanded, a rare technique that was once used for capturing alligators by Seminole Indians. In these wrestling matches, you get to witness the agility of these gators along with their awesome power. After the show, it actually becomes even more interesting as everybody has the opportunity to hold a live baby alligator. These baby alligators are at least three to four feet across and can be quite a handful. Imagine posting a photo on your Facebook page with a live gator in your hands. Therefore, the next time you visit Miami and the Everglades, do not forget to attend an alligator show.