Safety

Safety is Wild Florida’s number one priority and we are committed to the health, safety and well-being of our guests, staff and animals. No job is so important and no service is so urgent that we cannot take time to perform our work safely to prevent occurrences of accidents and injuries to our guests and animals. Here are a few safety points and plans for our guests and animals.

Airboat Operations: Wild Florida has a great reputation when it comes to our airboat tours. We have never had an accident and plan keep it that way. Our vessels are USCG approved and inspected on an annual basis. On the vessels are life preservers for each guest, fire extinguishers, a flare gun and a throw ring if necessary.

• In case of an emergency, we have an accident plan
• We have an incident report if needed
• Our loading dock is ADA Compliant
• There is always a way to communicate to home base and/or 911 anywhere on site or in the swamp.

Wildlife Park: One of the many things that sets Wild Florida apart from other competitors is our beautiful Wildlife Park. You can get up close and personal with many different animals including alligators, zebras and exotic birds. Our park is inspected and approved by FWC, USDA and DEP which makes it a safe and an enjoyable experience.

• In case of a snake bite, we have a snake bite protocol
• Our animals are checked regularly by a veterinarian
• We have a veterinarian on call at all times
• We have an accident plan for emergencies

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