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FLORIDA SCHEDULE

Israel's Public Appearances in Florida*

This schedule only includes appearances open to the general public.

No public appearances are currently scheduled. Any changes in schedule for public appearances will be posted as soon as possible.

* These engagements are open to the general public. All appearances and programs are subject to change without notice, though we do try to publish such a notice as far in advance of the event as possible.

SOME PAST EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED BY ORGANIZERS THIS MORNING DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITION.

January 9, 2010

Simmers-Young Park

Scales and Tails Pet Festival

Winter Haven, Fla.

FREE ADMISSION.

Join Israel for a day of FREE animal-themed entertainment and activities at the Scales & Tails Pet Festival at Simmers-Young Park in Winter Haven, presented by Polk County Parks & Recreation.

Yes, you've read here that alligators are not "pets," but what better way learn more about them than with many others who love animals and nature!

Israel will be on hand with live alligators as usual, featuring "Buster," "Brooklyn" and "Simon" for meet-n-greets, where you can have an up close encounter with the gators and take photos- all for free. Israel will present a Living Among Alligators safety program from the event stage at 10:40 am and 1:15 pm.

In addition to pet events and contests, there'll be a kids area with bounce houses and games and food vendors. The event starts at 10 am and the fun continues through 2 pm. Simmers-Young Park is located at 5630 County Road 542 in west Winter Haven, behind the Auburndale Speedway. For more information, contact Jennifer Wilson at (863) 534.6911 or jenniferwilson@polk-county.net. Read more about the event, here.

September 26, 2009

Polk Outpost 27 Visitor Center

"Celebrate Nature Day"

Davenport, Fla.

FREE ADMISSION.

What better way for a family to enjoy a free fun day out? "Celebrate Nature Day!"

Meet Israel and the alligators for a live interactive experience and have your questions ready for his alligator awareness workshop beginning at 1 pm, where he'll talk with you about 'gator safety and appreciation.

Enjoy free workshops, events and displays by Cypress Gardens, Historic Bok Sanctuary, Audubon, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida-Friendly Yards, Florida Geocaching, Hurricane Preparedness and more. For hungry travelers, food will be available on site for a fee.

Come inside the air-conditioned Outpost and experience the colorful, dynamic displays of the county's natural, historic and cultural treasures.

The fun starts at 10 am and continues till 4 pm, so there's plenty of time to see it all.

Getting there is easy. The Outpost is located on the West side of Hwy. 27 just South of I-4. From out of town, take I-4 to Exit 55 then head south - the Outpost is only seconds away. For more information, visit the Outpost website or call (863) 420.2586.

See ya there!

March 28, 2009

Northside Village

Grand Opening

Lakeland, Fla.

FREE ADMISSION.

Living Among Alligators sponsored by ChiefLand, LLC Property Development & Management

Don't miss Israel and the alligators at the grand opening of Northside Village from 10 am to 4 pm, at 7331 US Hwy. 98 North (on the Northeast corner of the intersection of US Hwy. 98 and Duff Road) in Lakeland.

Israel and his staff will present live alligators and an alligator museum display, where you can hold a live alligator and take your own pictures, FREE of charge!

Also featured at the event will be displays of Florida wildlife including a rare Florida panther as well as various mammals and reptiles. And don't miss the exciting live musical entertainment! It's all FREE! This handsome, upscale shopping location supports environmentally-friendly groups at its grand opening! Come see us-- and don't forget to bring your camera! 

December 6, 2008

SantaFest

Ybor City, Tampa Bay, Fla.

FREE ADMISSION. Hosted by the City of Tampa, this festival will be held in the Ybor City district from 11am-4pm. Meet Israel and the alligators at the kids' pavilion. Israel will present Gator Safety programs for kids at 12 noon and 2pm. If you have questions about the event, call (813) 241.2442 or reach organizers via email. Bring your camera!

November 22, 2008

University of Florida - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Gainesville, Fla.

NOTICE: Our participation in this event was canceled due to the cold temperatures. The chilly condition - a high of 55° F - was just too low for the alligators to be in the outdoors for our program.

Come see Israel and his live alligators at the game, where the Florida Gators taken on The Citadel Bulldogs! Israel will be partnering with Fanfoto photographic services all day, from 9am -1pm at the O'Connell Center GatorZone tent near the Gate 2 entrance to the center (FREE ADMISSION AT THE TENT), then inside the stadium near the entrance from 1:30 till after the game (game ticket required to enter the stadium).

Pose with the alligators using your own camera or let Fanfoto do it for you. Learn more about Fanfoto here. Go Gators!

November 8-9, 2008

Gainesville Downtown Art Festival

Gainesville, Fla.

NO ADMISSION CHARGE. Israel will be in Gainesville at the big Downtown Art Festival in the downtown part of the city (near City Hall and the Hippodrome Theater). Stop by and meet Israel and take a photo with a small gator (bring your camera)! Visit the festival's website for more information.

November 1, 2008

Water, Wings and Wild Things: Polk NatureFest

Lakeland, Fla.

FREE ADMISSION. Meet Israel and enjoy an up-close encounter with the alligators, at the grand opening of the Polk's Nature Discovery Center at the Circle B Bar Reserve on Winter Lake Road in Lakeland, from 10am -2pm. Bring your camera to take advantage of photo opportunities with live alligators! Click here for information on the event.

October 26, 2008

Alachua Fall Festival

Alachua, Fla.

FREE ADMISSION. Join Israel for the Alachua Fall Festival in downtown Alachua, Fla., from 11am to 5 pm on Main Street. Get up close with small alligators and even have your photo taken holding one (bring your own camera)! The event will also feature food, music, arts, crafts, pony rides and petting zoo. For more information, call Joan at (352) 514.1258, or visit http://www.alachuabusiness.com/.

July 19 & 20, 2008

Orange County Convention Center

Join Israel at the 2008 Florida International Reptile Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Israel will be telecasting live as co-host for a new Internet television channel with Animal Planet star NIGEL MARVEN and also raising funds for alligator and crocodile conservation.

Nigel (pictured at left with an albino alligator) is chief spokesperson, with Israel as host, of an international reptile and amphibian international educational awareness campaign.

Also, don't miss your opportunity to meet NIGEL, (also the star of Prehistoric Park) and pose for a photo with him and a rare Chinese Alligator, together-- for a $10 donation to alligator and crocodile conservation. Visitors will also get to meet croc expert Terry Cullen, founder of the Cullen Vivarium Wildlife Conservancy.

Please be advised that attendance at the expo is subject to an admission charge and possible parking charge. For more information about the expo, including directions, click here.