Elevation is higher than the surrounding marsh and allows large trees
to survive including Gumbo Limbo, Live Oaks, Palmettos and Lysiloma
(which is a favorite tree of the tree snail).
The temperature of the tree hammock under the canopy can average several
degrees cooler than the surrounding marsh.
Opie the opossum is usually most active at night but will join
you today to tour the tree hammock. Click below wherever you
see Opie to get more information.
Opie the opossum is usually most active at night but will join
you today to tour the tree hammock. 