Enjoyed this excursion very much. Saw wild pigs, birds, turtles and gators. Flowers and plants were pointed out also along the route. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke clearly, answered questions and stopped often so everyone could see. The types of cattle and calves on the ranch were observed and their origins explained. We were taken to an enclosure housing a FL Panther, raised in captivity as a pet, living out his years in a sanctuary of safety and relative freedom to roam. There are other animals that can't be sent back to the wild, given sanctuary at Babcock Wilderness. One can see that the ranch cares about the ecology of SW FL. We were able to experience several types of environments native to FL, including swamp, without the noise of an airboat, in complete safety. Enjoyed the beauty in quiet very much!