Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve
Wetland preserve of swamp, marsh and scrub habitats, laced with trails and home to gopher tortoises and alligators.
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About this audio guide
This guide to Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve in Central Florida traces how Orange County rescued 438 acres of swamp and scrub from 1980s development, saving five distinct habitats folded into one walkable stretch. You'll meet the gopher tortoises whose burrows host uninvited neighbors, the alligators drifting through preserve waters, and the county commissioner the center is named for. Listen for the story behind the baby alligator tank inside the nature center before heading out onto the trails.
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