Some call nature “the Earth’s backyard.” Find nature in yourself and yourself in nature with today’s deal, where $15 gets you a half-day canoe trip at Wildlife Services of Florida (a $30 value). Times and locations vary depending on the season. All trips take place around the Tampa area, and you’ll be told the exact starting point when you call to schedule your paddle session.
Round up a pack of your closest friends and hit the waters with guide Mark “Wildman” Burrow. He’s a biologist, naturalist, survivalist, and the fourth cousin thrice removed of Mother Nature. As rugged but gentle as they come, Mark is capable of surviving weeks with nothing but his wits while simultaneously nursing an orphaned fawn back to health. Your four to five hours spent with Mark will be more relaxing than it will be dangerous, but it’s nice to know your guide is ready to handle anything nature throws at him (exciting hint: meteorites count as nature!).
Discover untouched environments and scenery that would make a conquistador green with envy. Along the way, you’re likely to see an ark’s worth of animals such as deer, gators, hogs, birds, reptiles, and coyotes. There’s even a chance you’ll catch a glimpse of an elusive panther or bear, although pantherbears will continue to exist only in your closet. Call ahead to schedule your trip and find out the meeting location for your excursion.
Reviews
Wildlife Services of Florida was recently featured on Daytime Tampa (click here to watch the segment), and an article about lead guide Mark "Wildman" Burrow appeared in the Herald-Tribune:
- Kate and Kenny Adams of Sarasota have been on one of Burrow's night hikes. They've also taken trips focused on edible and medicinal plants. "He's just cool," Kate says. "Very passionate about what he does. I think that's why we keep going back." – Herald-Tribune
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In this age of instant online feedback and compulsory social networking, even Mother Nature wants to know how you feel about her work. So once you're brimming with the natural beauty you soaked up on your trip with Wildlife Services of Florida, you can use your new wildlife expertise to consider voting for one of the following brand-new animals to be released next year. Remember, you vote for one of the following to become a real animal in 2010!
The Anthrobat: Dog-sized, ape-like bat with opposable thumbs and horrible attitude. Text 555-6918.
The Doctorpus: Eight-armed mollusk that can make you uncomfortable for your own good, four times faster than a human physician. Text 555-7417.
The Snarflepotaminx: A tiny bobcat-hippo hybrid that is cute as the dickens but sounds like it is choking on a harmonica when actually breathing normally. Text 555-1616.
The Carrot: The vegetable you know and love is due for a promotion to the animal kingdom! Text 555-0918 or send an email with the subject line "I LOVE EMAIL!" to HonkIfYouLoveEmail@wkrq.com, home of Mad Man Mike in the Muh-Muh-Muh-Morning, Oh yeah!
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