Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Wild Thang showcases nature's excitement

Are you bored? Looking for something exciting to do? Experience swift turns, high speeds, and maybe a little splash when venturing to Wild Thang Air Boat Tours.

Located in West Bay at Panama City Beach, Wild Thang offers airboat tours at numerous times throughout the day, allowing for flexible schedules. The experienced staff at Wild Thang are more than pleased to educate you on the habitat that you are surrounded by while simultaneously swiftly sliding across West Bay. Since airboats do not use under water propellers, they can go farther upstream than other vessels, providing an unseen perspective of Panama City Beach and the creatures that inhabit the area.

There are many inhabitants to view; a few include alligators, dolphins, ducks, mullet and various bird species. After numerous encounters with humans over the years, the wildlife are no strangers to the boat and the cameras that come with it. There is an unwritten guarantee that when out you will see at least one of the above listed. When returning to dock after skipping across the bay for an hour, the excitement does not rest.

Once back on land the staff introduce Smores, the farm-bred and Wild Thang-managed alligator that is kept in his own special habitat in the Wild Thang check-in area. Wild Thang is a firm believer in humanely treating animals, and only bind Smores’ mouth with small soft hair ties, as to not cause any discomfort to Smores while allowing you to safely hold and engage Smores.

All who experience Wild Thang are happy with the adventure are many return to experience the thrill again. I suggest taking trips at different times to see all that the nature has to offer at West Bay.

— Tevis Page

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