Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is the last northernmost portion of the unique Everglades. With over 221 square miles of Everglades habitat, the Loxahatchee Refuge is home to the American alligator and the critically endangered Everglade snail kite. In any given year, as many as 257 species of birds may use the Refuge's diverse wetland habitats. There is a $5.00 entrance fee per vehicle. The Refuge grounds are open daily from sunrise to dusk.

Below: Karen Duquette always keeps someone between her and the alligator because most likely, the alligator would only attack the first person it came to. Just Kidding !!! Karen loves her friend, Monica.

Below: A very big alligator - and a very small baby alligator

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Continue on in the order of travel - New Years Eve 2012

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For history of Loxahatchee and some alligator facts (the 2016 visit), click here. There will be a link back to this page.

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If you came here from Loxahatchee in 2018, return there now.

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