Curious Okefenokee Alligator

American Alligator at the Big Water Shelter; Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. April 20, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Not long after arriving at the Big Water Shelter in the Okefenokee Swamp, a curious alligator came drifting toward the platform to watch us set up camp. No doubt this gator was used to a handout or two from previous campers. It hung out near the edge of the platform for over an hour and then disappeared into the night as the sun went down over the gorgeous Cypress of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia. April 20, 2024. Paddling from Maul Hammock to Big Water shelters.

  • Location: Big Water Shelter; N30.93671° W82.27976°
  • Sunny, high near 91; low around 64
  • Sunrise 6:55 AM; sunset 8:01 PM
  • Daylight hours: 13 hours, 6 minutes (+1m 45s)

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