The Wandering Disciple

In a town known for its circus history, its only fitting to find a tropical bird that can roller skate. This roller skating bird is just one of the entertaining acts that can be found in the daily show at Sarasota Jungle Gardens.   One of the original tourist attractions in Sarasota, Jungle Gardens is a 10 acre tropical garden located along Sarasota Bay. It features tropical gardens and tropical birds and animals that make for an enjoyable day for the whole family.   Taken: July 8, 2013 at Sarasota Jungle Gardens (Sarasota, FL)

Open wide and smile, show us your pearly whites. That is just what this giant alligator at Sarasota Jungle Gardens did. The beastly gator left everyone in awe of the power his mouth filled with sharp teeth. (Photo: July 8, 2013)

A macaw shows off its sharp talons at Sarasota Jungle Gardens.  Colorful macaws and other birds can be seen and enjoyed at the ten acre tropical oasis.  Sarasota Jungle Gardens is an icon in Sarasota, entertaining guests since 1936.  (Photo: July 8, 2013)