Paynes Prairie

Wild Horses, Bison, and Gators. Gators are real. *Any suggestion to pet or swim with gators is a joke.

[sm @roughhousesm]

@MandyLSimard gator smile @PrairiePaynes
Gainesville Florida

[Heather Magill @STEMagillPSMS]

Each afternoon/evening in Gainesville, I took advantage of the State Parks & @FloridaMuseum Butterfly Rainforest.
(Pictured are @PrairiePaynes - LaChua & Bolen Bluff; Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park). #MustSeeLocations

[Haptic Ulcer @HapticUlcer]

Paynes Corsairie

#FlyingGeographicalPlaces

[John Sessa @john_sessa]

@PrairiePaynes Just a few I caught from the Prairie, Bolen Bluff and La Chua.

[w @WorkByWolfe]

split sunset, paynes prairie.

[sm @roughhousesm]

@GatorsDaily and a small, thanks @PrairiePaynes. always changing and beautiful

[the Parklander Magazine @TParklander]

Did you know you can see wild horses and free-roaming bisons in Florida? Check out our story on Paynes Prairies Preserve State Park near Gainesville. https://t.co/q45MzaWlY6 @PrairiePaynes #PaynesPrairiePreserveStatePark @PrairieFriends #WildHorses #Bison

[David Harper @spacecoastweb]

Paynes Prairie always gets the retweet. (cc @PrairiePaynes)

[MouseEars TV @mouseearstv]

Your first step into Paynes Prairie @FLStateParks is the step of an explorer because centuries before, the same steps were trailblazed by people who are now only memories and because no 2 journeys through this Prairie are the same. More here 👉 https://t.co/8qyv7hhCUq @BlazedRTs

[Peter James Hansen @ufpjhansen]

Florida Cracker cows enjoying the water today at @PrairiePaynes #FloridaCrackerCow #wildflorida #floridaexplored

[carlitosway @kayaking101]

Beautiful heavenly @PrairiePaynes in equally spectacular Gainesville, Florida.

[Florida State Parks @FLStateParks]

We don’t need mountains to hike up in Florida when we’ve got mini rainforests to hike down! 💧️🍃☀️🌿🦋🌴🌈🌳

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📍: Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
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#FLStateParks #DevilsMillhopper #TheRealFlorida

[Matt Hallett @mhallett2320]

An oldie, but a goodie. Unsuccessful predation attempt by an American #alligator on a great blue #heron caught on #cameratrap at Paynes Prairie Preserve @FLStateParks... Part of @UFWildlife research on #Florida #wildlife corridors... @UF_IFAS @UFatWork
@Bushnell @Trailcampro

[Play Hard Florida @PlayHardFlorida]

We get through the work week by planning adventures for the weekend - head over to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park for amazing wildlife and beautiful views!

[VISIT FLORIDA @VISITFLORIDA]

You're not dreaming – those are really bison! Keep your eyes peeled and you may just spot wild bison roaming Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park! 🦬🌴 🦬#LoveFL

📷 IG: mellowwanderer
📍: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

[Florida State Parks @FLStateParks]

Major side-eye over here! This guy woke up on the wrong side of the river this morning. 👀🐊

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📍: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
📸IG: kyzandrha
⭐️: American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
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#FLStateParks #PaynesPrairie #TheRealFlorida

[Florida Museum @FloridaMuseum]

Feb. 22 📌 #Homeschool + Educators
Learn about the history of native Florida peoples through museum collections and an easy park walk. For grades K-6
🔸 Museum in the Parks: Archaeology at Paynes Prairie
Instructor: Elise LeCompte, Florida Museum Registrar
https://t.co/R4xA80DxXV

[sm @roughhousesm]

1/9/22 - 80° blue sky @PrairiePaynes - the REAL florida ...get out in it!

[Peter James Hansen @ufpjhansen]

Beautiful day at @PrairiePaynes, even if a little cold
#wildflorida

[Pam Hawley Marlin @zgator66]

The best swamp in town, where the real #Gators play 🐊 #PaynesPrairie #loveFL