A Real Florida Adventure! | Swimming With Manatees, Homosassa Springs & Air Boating With Alligators!

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • In today's vlog we go on a real Florida adventure! Huge thank you to Real Florida Adventures for inviting us out to experience this tour! We got to swim with manatees at Crystal River which was amazing! We saw 2 babies, it was awesome! Then we head over to Homosassa State Park to see some animals and some beautiful scenery after lunch. Afterwards, we end our day with an air boat ride, where we saw more Florida wildlife. We had an amazing day! We hope you had fun joining along on this adventure! Thank you for watching and we'll see you tomorrow with a new vid!
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  • @marshaa8288
    @marshaa8288 3 роки тому +95

    I had a stressful day. I didn't know what I needed was to listen to manatees chewing. Somehow that just softened everything for me. Thank you, manatees, and Trackers.

    • @andjames
      @andjames 3 роки тому +2

      Agreed! This was really peaceful and enjoyable.

    • @gracemarkey
      @gracemarkey 3 роки тому

      Agreed! That sound was surprisingly enjoyable and soothing! ☺️

    • @Caitlinmcfadden22
      @Caitlinmcfadden22 3 роки тому

      That sound made me so happy

    • @daniellevanrijswijk1700
      @daniellevanrijswijk1700 3 роки тому

      Totally agreed!😍😍🙏

  • @SereneMoss
    @SereneMoss 3 роки тому +59

    my son with autism loves you guys, and he doesn't watch things for long! thanks guys!

  • @forum42087
    @forum42087 3 роки тому +33

    Wow that Manatee was seriously chowing down lol, never would have known they are such noisy eaters! Thanks Tim!👍😄

  • @lapukas
    @lapukas 3 роки тому +16

    I like these videos where you go to other attractions in Florida. Everyone goes to the parks and it can get a bit repetitive watching everyone do the same things.
    I like seeing all the wildlife parks!

  • @karenr3458
    @karenr3458 3 роки тому +25

    We don't want Jackson to grow up too fast, yet I can't wait for the day he will go swimming with the Manatees with you and Jenn... great video

    • @shewasadragon
      @shewasadragon 3 роки тому +2

      I thought the same thing! I'd love to see his reaction to the manatees

  • @shirlynnj5383
    @shirlynnj5383 3 роки тому +8

    OH MY GOODNESS!!! I wanted to hug that little baby manatee! What a cutie!

  • @magicalmarauders
    @magicalmarauders 3 роки тому +1

    We love Homosassa st park. Lu is the best. The kids always love his evil "laugh."

  • @themeparksarah
    @themeparksarah 3 роки тому +11

    I really appreciate you guys getting these videos up so fast!! I applaud your hard work and dedication! Another great video!

  • @lilysnape81
    @lilysnape81 3 роки тому +1

    I got emotional when seeing the baby manatee so cute! I love these videos of showing other things to do in Florida. Often more than the park videos. 🥰

  • @mv1420
    @mv1420 3 роки тому +25

    I've never really thought about what manatees eat. Seeing them hoover up the plants on the bottom was delightful! ❤

  • @sailxrmoon
    @sailxrmoon 3 роки тому +20

    Every year in elementary school we’d go on a field trip to see Lou on his birthday and watch him eat a watermelon “cake” with carrot “candles” ❤️

  • @KateandEvatoys
    @KateandEvatoys 3 роки тому +13

    Such a relaxing video! Manatees are so precious and the underwater footage was beautiful

  • @HollyJane83
    @HollyJane83 3 роки тому +5

    OMG this is my hometown!!!😱😱😱😍😍😍

  • @sailormooncleo1986
    @sailormooncleo1986 3 роки тому +4

    This hippo pooped on me!! I was just a young kid from NY who was VERY excited to see a hippo in real life!! I went running up and he went spraying out! Lol I have been trying to remember where this happened so thanks for solving a lifelong mystery I’ve always wondered about!! Once I saw the water and the underground observation I remembered that this was the place!!

  • @ChinaDollTravels
    @ChinaDollTravels 3 роки тому +9

    I really like the way Jenn edits the videos its very well done

  • @gnux
    @gnux 3 роки тому +4

    One of the happiest memories I have was snorkeling in Crystal River in December. It was a trip with the Pre Vet Club while I was a freshman at UF. I didn't know anyone with me, but I decided it was a trip I didn't want to miss out on even if I was by myself, and boy was I right! Sooooo many manatees! I couldn't move 4 feet without one bumping into me, rolling over, begging for a scritch! Truly a magical memory ✨

  • @kellymarievickers1
    @kellymarievickers1 3 роки тому

    I did the swimming with manatees in 2008 for my 16th birthday and it was the most incredible experience. Beautiful gentle creatures

  • @rmannayr2129
    @rmannayr2129 2 роки тому +1

    THAT MANATEE WAS REALLY CHOWING DOWN ON THE FOOD!

  • @rmartin2819
    @rmartin2819 3 роки тому +1

    Love the manatee munching sounds! Too cool! 😎👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️

  • @amygordon580
    @amygordon580 3 роки тому +1

    This would be something I would wholeheartedly do 100 percent. Thanks for showing us!

  • @490nemo
    @490nemo 3 роки тому

    I absolutely LOVE manatees - this is so cool!

  • @a7x1187
    @a7x1187 3 роки тому

    "I've never seen one of these out in the wild... but I could and that's frightening to me". Haha oh Tim

  • @d.redrobinphillips9959
    @d.redrobinphillips9959 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing this video. What an honor to swim with the manatees. Could hear them munching at the salad bar. Beautiful day..

  • @lovestodive1879
    @lovestodive1879 3 роки тому

    So cool and a touch of old school Tim Tracker just showing us Florida.

  • @jointhejoiners
    @jointhejoiners 3 роки тому +1

    Do you think a manatee ever floated by a boat full of people eating and slowed down to listen thinking "how quietly they eat"? lol What a great video! You inspire me to make more content! Thanks for sharing. Kiss the baby! Love from The Joiners

  • @kaelascuriosity
    @kaelascuriosity 3 роки тому +1

    I was born and raised here!! How exciting, I love the manatees 💜

  • @leighannlambert6930
    @leighannlambert6930 3 роки тому +2

    Definitely a trip my Son & his Family would enjoy. My granddaughters would love it.

  • @flakethefox9005
    @flakethefox9005 3 роки тому +10

    What an amazing trip, I'm on my virtual vaca!

  • @lorat5138
    @lorat5138 3 роки тому

    I remember swimming with manatees when I was a kid and I had a dream of being a marine biologist after that. So amazing!

  • @robertevans3025
    @robertevans3025 3 роки тому +1

    I remember going to Homosassa as a kid with my grandparents. We loved it.

  • @rileyfredericks1184
    @rileyfredericks1184 3 роки тому +1

    Tim I live 2 minutes away from where you snorkeled with the manatees!!!! You should have stopped by my house 😂😏😛

  • @bettyannerisley943
    @bettyannerisley943 3 роки тому +1

    Love Homosassa😊

  • @TheTwilightCrazed
    @TheTwilightCrazed 3 роки тому +1

    TIm's commentary always makes me laugh so hard! Thanks for your videos

  • @nancythompson8318
    @nancythompson8318 3 роки тому

    I loved that, very relaxing! Thank you Tim!

  • @toffeeboy72
    @toffeeboy72 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video again. Definitely going to book this tour when we visit Florida again.

  • @jaberoni
    @jaberoni 3 роки тому +1

    I did an alligator watching tour on an airboat back in 2014 in Louisiana. It was a fantastic experience!

  • @silverfairy614
    @silverfairy614 3 роки тому

    That baby manatee was just. The cutest!!! It was a squishy sea puppy!!

  • @nicolekerner7934
    @nicolekerner7934 3 роки тому +1

    Some family of mine used to live in Homosassa and we visited in January 2021. The Homosassa park was really great. My kids loved seeing the manatees.

  • @tonyaappling8597
    @tonyaappling8597 3 роки тому +2

    Another great video Tim, also great editing Jen. I'm so glad you show the other side of Orlando..

  • @sandystoner3352
    @sandystoner3352 3 роки тому +1

    Great video Tim & Jenn! I have been trying to explain these 3 experiences to my husband for years..now I have a great video to show him! Thanks 😊

  • @jillparks
    @jillparks 3 роки тому +2

    Jenn, you could totally make a relaxing Florida ASMR video of this from just the manatee and airboat footage. Beautiful photography, Tim, and great editing, Jenn.

  • @joanne_luvsdisney534
    @joanne_luvsdisney534 3 роки тому +2

    Manatees are such beautiful creatures!

  • @MsWDWFAN1
    @MsWDWFAN1 3 роки тому +1

    I live near Crystal River and my sister lives there.
    Manatees are very special.
    They're such gentle giants.

  • @jeremytaunton8813
    @jeremytaunton8813 3 роки тому

    Driving an airboat seems like an amazing job!

  • @PurpleGermanShepherd13
    @PurpleGermanShepherd13 3 роки тому

    Looks like a cool Florida tour that isn't a waste of money like those New York City tours.

  • @hanofthejungle5501
    @hanofthejungle5501 3 роки тому

    Great video guys! Wife and I will definitely be checking this out soon. Thank you for all that you do!

  • @beckyobeck
    @beckyobeck 3 роки тому

    The Manatees are awesome.

  • @paigereeves
    @paigereeves 3 роки тому

    This video unlocked memories that I forgot I had. I was born in Florida and lived there until I was 6, at which time we moved to KY. I went to Quiet Waters Elementary School in Deerfield Beach, and the mascot was a manatee. I’m 35 years old and hadn’t thought about that/remembered that since probably 1994 😂

  • @farrah2253
    @farrah2253 3 роки тому +2

    Our family loves tracker videos. My six year old has watched your videos (new and old) the whole time we have been quarantined this past two weeks. And it was very cool to see you guys at Epcot back in March. Keep up the great work!

  • @olliefischer4285
    @olliefischer4285 3 роки тому +5

    I wish you guys would sometimes have Jen and Jackson do home vlogs when you go on your own so we can see our dose of Jackson! Lol I just love your family, they are so wholesome

    • @shewasadragon
      @shewasadragon 3 роки тому +1

      She probably has her hands full with Jackson! Lol. But I miss seeing him too if there are multiple days between him being on camera. 🙂

    • @olliefischer4285
      @olliefischer4285 3 роки тому

      @@shewasadragon lol right? I would love even just short little clips. I know it can be hard though sometimes ☺️

  • @JeffFrmJoisey
    @JeffFrmJoisey 3 роки тому

    The Manatees didn't seem bothered by humans sharing their habitat!!! Who knew? This was great, a nice relaxing nature video!!! Thanks for sharing the "less traveled" tourist destinations Florida has to offer!!

  • @emirrrie
    @emirrrie 3 роки тому +1

    I’ve been waiting for you to do a video here for years!! I grew up going to Crystal River and Homosassa Springs every Summer when we’d visit my grandparents and it’s my favorite part about Florida. So glad you loved it and enjoyed it ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sweetpea8091
    @sweetpea8091 3 роки тому +3

    So much fun to watch, thank you for sharing the experience.

  • @ExperienceFlorida
    @ExperienceFlorida Рік тому

    Oh man that’s so cool to see the manatees chomp like that! 🤙

  • @jarinielsen2096
    @jarinielsen2096 3 роки тому +1

    Good vlog and thank you and keep up the good work you do

  • @tjohnson-wooten8987
    @tjohnson-wooten8987 3 роки тому

    I love that your so cool and adventurous Tim!

  • @erinsquire2749
    @erinsquire2749 3 роки тому

    yeah the clear water was to beautiful

  • @allansmith150
    @allansmith150 3 роки тому

    We visited the Manatees in November 2019, it was amazing to see them. Such graceful and gentle giants. The Swamp tour looks awesome, also worth checking out is Kissimmee swamp tours, small boats and brilliant Captains. Another brilliant video T

  • @ajserviced.1760
    @ajserviced.1760 3 роки тому

    Hi, this was really nice. It's nice to get out and see the beauty of nature. The Manatees are so magestic and the underwater footage was awesome. I hope to be able to see all these amazing animals in Florida someday. We have zoos and stuff around my home towns, but nothing like this. The footage was so beautiful. Thanks Tim, it's great to see all the different things you can see in Florida and not just the amazing theme parks. Nice editing to ,Jenn. This was great, Thanks. Be safe and take care ❣️💕

  • @joannebush4491
    @joannebush4491 3 роки тому +3

    My favorite animals are whales, dolphins and manatees. Great to see manatees in the wild. Would love to do this when we visit Florida . Great video.

  • @hg-ci9et
    @hg-ci9et 3 роки тому +1

    So great to see a video on homosassa. I had an aunt that lived up there, so visited from the uk. This was before if got as much tourist attention but it’s great to see the area getting more support and awareness

  • @autumnharvestmoon7750
    @autumnharvestmoon7750 3 роки тому

    That was awsome!! I sometimes get tired of only going to theme parks. 😊

  • @lindamoulton1560
    @lindamoulton1560 3 роки тому +2

    Homosassa is possibly one of my favorite places in Florida, I used to always try to convince my folks to go there for EVERY single vacation/day off from school lol

  • @tink1964
    @tink1964 3 роки тому

    Oh my gosh what a great video, I loved every minute and will definitely include this adventure on my next FL trip

  • @vacationmagicbykim
    @vacationmagicbykim 3 роки тому

    That baby manatee that you got alot of footage of was so cute! That whole tour was great!

  • @sandrawilliamson9849
    @sandrawilliamson9849 3 роки тому

    I'm so glad OTHER FLORIDA ADVENTURES AWAIT YOU !!! THEY APPRECIATE THE GREAT VLOGS YOU AND JEN CREATE!!! See we all know and love what you do WE ARE WATCHING!!! Jackson is just growing so fast ...I just love watching how his mind is working lol. He's a cutie. Y'all take care ...hang in there!!!

  • @gardenofnightmares
    @gardenofnightmares 3 роки тому

    I did this exact thing years ago with my best friend and it was such an experience. Manatees are now some of my favourite creatures!

  • @maggieanderson3778
    @maggieanderson3778 3 роки тому

    I lived in Florida from the early 50's until 1990. I've never heard of air boats any where else but Florida. That big engine you were talking about was an aviation engine. Air boats really came in handy when Eastern Airlines went down west of Miami in the glades. Where the neighborhood Dad's in some places would play Golf, in South Florida they build air boats.

  • @Bex84
    @Bex84 3 роки тому

    LOVE this episode! Manatees, air boat, snorkeling.... really cool! Thanks for sharing this!

  • @harrietb9648
    @harrietb9648 3 роки тому

    Manatees are such sweet animals 😌😌

  • @kevinphair6843
    @kevinphair6843 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome as always guys. Need more videos with cutie Jackson. They are the best

  • @dorothyiannaci5440
    @dorothyiannaci5440 3 роки тому +1

    I live in Citrus County and love the Homosassa Wildlife Park. 🥰 I live in the town that has the old courthouse that filmed “Follow That Dream”.

  • @tomklock568
    @tomklock568 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing! I can't swim and am pretty terrified of the water, but how great to share this adventure vicariously! Wonderful.

  • @janeycameron3548
    @janeycameron3548 3 роки тому

    What a great day, thanks for sharing FLORIDA outside theme parks, it was lovely and manatees are adorable.

  • @rvserious8317
    @rvserious8317 3 роки тому

    Your underwater camera audio is awesome! I have seen other video go pro footage of swimming with manatees but none with that kind of audio! I have never heard manatees munching or snorting or whinnying before. That was so cool! Thanks for taking us along!

  • @erickas-travels
    @erickas-travels 3 роки тому

    My cousin lives in crystal river,it’s so beautiful to be able to see them swimming in there habitat

  • @anthgrl07
    @anthgrl07 3 роки тому

    My parents live in Clearwater and we frequent Homosassa Springs when I visit from PA because my mom loves manatees and I love hippos. Lu is great! We also went kayaking at crystal river one time. It was a great time!

  • @Jgimple
    @Jgimple 3 роки тому +9

    First and it’s my 20th birthday

    • @dabombbolain
      @dabombbolain 3 роки тому

      Happy birthday

    • @mdwfmom
      @mdwfmom 3 роки тому

      Happy birthday

    • @jpx793
      @jpx793 3 роки тому

      Happy Birthday

    • @Audreymarie22
      @Audreymarie22 3 роки тому

      Happy birthday

    • @SandySanders81
      @SandySanders81 3 роки тому +1

      Awww I was 20 when you were born, it's my birthday today too! Happy birthday!

  • @clairemason5038
    @clairemason5038 3 роки тому

    Great video Tim, loved this great to see more videos outside the parks gives great ideas for other things to do when in Florida

  • @marykoritheasmith2411
    @marykoritheasmith2411 3 роки тому

    Wonderful video! Nature is a refreshing change from Disney. A real taste of Florida. Thank you 😁

  • @angelazuspan6302
    @angelazuspan6302 3 роки тому +1

    LOVE! This is officially my favorite video. We are doing this January 1 and I'm so happy for the preview! THANK YOU!!

    • @kellymcdonell9687
      @kellymcdonell9687 3 роки тому

      Oooh, that’s gonna be cold 😺 have fun though!

  • @DisabledAtDisney
    @DisabledAtDisney 3 роки тому

    This is the best video for ages, I love how happy Tim is and it’s edited beautifully

  • @katc4786
    @katc4786 3 роки тому +4

    I always look forward to these videos after a long day of school. :) I’ve swam with dolphins before

  • @angelrose4831
    @angelrose4831 3 роки тому +1

    My grandparents live in citrus springs and my grandpa took me to the state park last year. It was so nice seeing the animals being cared for properly. When we went, we are able to see the manatees eating but the fish bowl observatory was still closed due to covid so I’d like to go back there eventually to experience that. They also had a good amount of the habitats closed for renovation so we really only got to see the hippo and some gators but still a good time!

  • @brendaluengas167
    @brendaluengas167 3 роки тому

    So much stuff to do in Florida great video

  • @katesommerville7217
    @katesommerville7217 3 роки тому

    Great vlog, love seeing more of nature outside of Orlando 😊

  • @rachelluksch3871
    @rachelluksch3871 3 роки тому +1

    Your camera is amazing!!! I am loving the sound of the manatee crunching on the greens!!!

  • @karenwolshlager2049
    @karenwolshlager2049 3 роки тому

    excellent videoing...felt like we were swimming along with ya!😀

  • @carolannardolino860
    @carolannardolino860 3 роки тому +1

    i grew up in crystal river, awesome to see you guys stop by :)

  • @lisadodson-newton8525
    @lisadodson-newton8525 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Y'all 👋👋👋 Yay for Manatees and Alligators ! Thanks for the video today! Remember, YOU ARE SO LOVED ...and Oh... Hey Jackson ☝ 👍 👋 😁😊🧡 ABCDEFG !

  • @laurencrazypiglady8439
    @laurencrazypiglady8439 3 роки тому +1

    Awww I’d love to try that someday. Manatees are the sweetest little sea cows! Majestic creatures. What a fun trip. Tfs ❤️👏

  • @CherryBerry48
    @CherryBerry48 3 роки тому

    wow that airboat ride looked awesome!!

  • @nicolecruz1762
    @nicolecruz1762 3 роки тому

    This has to be one of my favorite videos! Can’t wait to explore these sites when I go back home

  • @samanthaparker5780
    @samanthaparker5780 3 роки тому

    Very cool. Thank you for sharing!

  • @missb0x
    @missb0x 3 роки тому

    I just got a new job and have had no time to watch your videos! There’s so much good stuff to catch up on 🥰

  • @nicolaward1034
    @nicolaward1034 3 роки тому

    Great vlog, there is so much more to Orlando ❤️

  • @Starbabynn
    @Starbabynn 3 роки тому

    I have lived in Orlando almost my whole life and I still learned stuff today! What a fun adventure!

  • @leorasmoot6422
    @leorasmoot6422 3 роки тому +1

    I live in Spring Hill, about 1/2 hour south of Homosassa. These are my favorite things to take visitors to see!!!

  • @doreenbonosconi879
    @doreenbonosconi879 3 роки тому

    I met Lou when I went to Homossa! This is a great park. I also swam with manatees in the crystal river so much fun.

  • @donnamatthews1964
    @donnamatthews1964 3 роки тому

    How would have thought manatees were such noisy eaters. They are such lovely creatures.