So, we were told that this state park was loaded with alligators but, not to worry, the lazy things always stayed on the banks resting in the sun. We confidently walked our five little children onto a small platform across from some alligators resting on an island in the middle of the lake. Within minutes one had hopped into the water and was swimming (with fair speed) towards us. We quickly gathered the kids and headed over to the next platform. We were there only a few minutes when another alligator felt motivated to leave it's sunning spot and head our direction. This one came up on the bank right next to us. It even opened it's mouth and started making the spooky growling sound that they apparently make. So, a word to the wise: Alligators do conserve as much energy as possible and will stay away from people, that is unless the people are 5 little rodent sized kids!
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