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Babcock Ranch

Punta Gorda, FL
Ranked #8 of 12 attractions in Punta Gorda
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Ranchs
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Viewing wildlife
Description: Take a 90 minute tour of this working ranch for only $18.
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Punta Gorda, Florida, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This place is very interesting. There is a great tour with plenty to see. lots os FL wildlife and good naration. Everyone has a good time there. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

We went on the eco-tour with our 2 year old. He loved it! Our tour guide (Peggy) was excellent! We learned so much about the history of the Babcock Ranch, Southwest Florida wildlife and the ecosystem. The tour was informative and entertaining. Will definitely return for a second tour after the rainy season when the swamp has more water! More

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Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012
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Most people who think Florida think Beaches. That is only part of what Florida is. Many do not know that Florida is a big player in the beef industry. The Babcock tour gives you a look into Florida's past and present. Well worth the time it take to get there and take the tour. More

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Punta Gorda, Florida
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
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Took our daughter and grandchild. They wanted to see alligators which we did see,but it was the dry season so the swamp was all dried up. We saw a few deer and some cows and a turkey and that was it. Cost us alot. We can see deer,cows and turkeys at home for free! More

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Merrimack, NH
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

A nice, narrated ride around a typical Florida ranch on a converted school bus. OK as an introduction to south Florida for someone who's never been here, but nothing out of the ordinary. More

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Cape Coral, Florida
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

go early the animals are every where. the guides are very knowlegeable. the buses are not air conditioned so if is warm take something to drink. priceses arn't bad. More

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Punta Gorda, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

The trails are straight and narrow, going on for miles it seems. There is a trail around the lake that is nice, but I didn't see any wildlife and we could hear gun fire the whole time from the shooting range. I guess it's a good place to go hunting. You can camp there, but I wouldn't want to because... More

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Marquette, Michigan
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

About a 90 minute tour on a bus, good viewing for picture. Depending on temperature, you will see a lot of wildlife. This was our second visit and we saw twice as many animals as the first time. A great time and fun for kids, too. More

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niagara falls, canada
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
82 helpful votes 82 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

We went on the swamp tour and since the tour ends right at lunch time and it is over half an hour from anywhere this is where we went for lunch. If you tell them you are going for lunch there when you buy the swamp tour ticket you get a discounted price for your lunch. The burgers were pretty... More

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Cape Coral, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The tour of the Babcock ranch is really cool for nature lovers. You ride in back of open air truck and get to see true Florida wilderness. More

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