Volunteers at Apopka Birding Park spent a cloudy, damp morning spreading mulch, staking gopher tortoise burrows and clearing invasive plants as Orange Audubon Society moves closer to opening a nature center at the site.

Carlos Zigrovic drove to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive around 2 p.m. and when he arrived, he walked around the area and left his car in the parking lot.

Think you can tell a stick from a prehistoric predator? At Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, that's Gator-Spotting 101!

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The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive has reopened to the public after being underwater from Hurricane Ian.

The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive certainly won't disappoint if you're looking for a way to enjoy Florida's great weather while taking in views of wildlife, including more than 360 species of birds.

APOPKA, Fla. One of Central Floridas hidden gems is reopening to vehicle traffic on Friday after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive will again allow vehicles to enter the area on Friday, June 12, the St. Johns River Management District announced in a press release. The group said people must remain in their vehicles to avoid group gatherings and keep traffic flowing efficiently. During the drive, visitors can see any one of 362 bird species that inhabit the area. www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/announcements/.