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FLORIDA SCHEDULE Israel's Public Appearances in Florida*
What says "Florida!" better than gators and
citrus?
Join Israel in February (weather permitting) at Ridge Island Groves in Haines City in north Polk County for a personalized, live interaction with the gators!
Just off of Interstate four is the beautiful citrus grove estate, complemented by natural features like grassland, cypress and oak hammocks. Purchase a ticket for the Grove & Citrus Tour (where you may pick your own citrus) and your alligator experience with Israel is included with the tour.
While you're here, grab some fresh (really fresh, as-in "just plucked off of the tree" fresh!) citrus, jams, jellies, juices, produce and more! Bring your whole family and say hello to the friendly Ritch Family, who've been picking fresh citrus here and shipping nationwide for about 20 years.
Where: Ridge Island Groves (https://ridgeislandgroves.com/) 6000 Polk City Road, Haines City, FL 33844 Phone: (863) 422.0333 or Toll Free at (800) 49.FRESH When: 10:00am to 4:00pm (weather permitting) all through February on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
* These engagements are not private and 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
October 22, 2011 Polk Hispanic Festival Lake Mirror Promenade Lakeland, Fla.
FREE ADMISSION. Did you know that the word alligator is derived from the Hispanic term, “el Lagarto”?
This lively festival will feature live music, arts and crafts, games, Latin cuisine, a personal; appearance by Tito Puente, Jr. and much more. The Promenade is located at 121 Lake Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801.
For more information, call (863) 644.5362, visit http://www.clubhispanodelakeland.com/ or email organizers at HispanicClubOfLakeland@yahoo.com.
Water, Wings and Wild Things: Polk NatureFest Polk's Nature Discovery Center at Circle B Bar Reserve Lakeland, Fla.
FREE ADMISSION. Meet Israel and enjoy an up-close encounter with the alligators, at one of his favorite events: Water, Wings & Wild Things at 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!
Don't miss Israel's talk on alligator safety and conservation at the amphitheatre classroom at 10 am and Noon. Many vendors and exhibitors will be on hand over many acres for this popular event! See other live animals, crafts, contests, demonstrations, free stuff and much more.
The Center features an exhibit hall, along with indoor and outdoor classrooms providing visitors an opportunity to discover Polk County's water, wilderness and wildlife! Experience hands-on exhibits, view live aquatic plans and animals in aquariums and explore the Learning Tree. Monthly workshops include topics such as birding, photography, native plants and animals.
Circle B Bar Reserve is located at 4399 Winter Lake Road (State Road 540) in Lakeland. For more information, call (863) 534-7377.Click here for information about the reserve and the center. Download a flyer to share with your friends!
Please note that pets are not allowed at Circle B Bar Reserve or at the Nature Discovery Center.
September 24, 2011 Saddle Creek Park & Campground POLK OUTDOOR EXPO Lakeland, Fla.
FREE ADMISSION. Got Outdoors?
Celebrate the Outdoors! And what says "outdoor" more than alligators?
Join Israel and the alligators at Polk County's Outdoor Expo, where participants celebrate everything outdoors, like off-road motoring, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, outdoor recreation and more. Local businesses and specialists will feature interactive programs, shops, seminars, archery and gun ranges, demos and more.
Israel will feature live alligators at his tent where you can experience them up close, and even hold them, if you like! He will also be happy to discuss Florida's alligator management program, including its hunting regulations, and how it applies to conservation issues. Israel will also give talks on the subject of living among alligators at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm on the expo stage. Israel will also have a coloring station for the kids with free alligator safety coloring booklets and plenty of crayons for coloring.
The Outdoors Expo will take place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 at Saddle Creek Park and Campground. Saddle Creek Park & Campground is located at 3716 Morgan Combee Road in Lakeland. For more information, contact John Williams at (863) 534.6911 or johnwilliams@polk-county.net. Visit Polk County on the web, www.polk-county.net and at Celebrate Polk, www.polkproud150.com.
February 26, 2011 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 again at 1:00 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.
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. FREE ADMISSION. 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
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.
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October
8, 2011
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.
Learn more about alligators and other fascinating crocodilians at
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