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Miami's Parrot Jungle and Gardens

Author : Cory Gittner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780813018171
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Miami's Parrot Jungle and Gardens written by Cory Gittner and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Illustrates the drive and dedication of a remarkable couple, Franz and Louise Scherr, and their children as they braved adversity during the depression and World War II to establish 'The World's Only Parrot Jungle.' It is a beautiful story of the human spirit."--William P. VanderWyden III, University of Miami School of Law "A lively, comprehensive account of a famed, one-of-a-kind tourist attraction."--Paul S. George, Miami-Dade Community College This colorfully illustrated book tells the story of one of Florida's oldest and most popular tourist attractions. Built in 1936 in a lush hardwood hammock near Miami, Parrot Jungle and Gardens has entertained, enthralled, and educated more than 15 million visitors, and is home to more than a thousand stunning macaws, mynah birds, cockatoos, parakeets, and peacocks. Offering a glimpse into the tropical fantasy world that represented Florida tourism for postwar America, Parrot Jungle was one of hundreds of privately owned roadside attractions built during the thirties that featured Florida's natural splendor. Most have disappeared, making way for corporate-owned theme parks--except for Parrot Jungle. An Austrian immigrant, Franz Scherr, and his family opened the attraction with a dozen macaws and parrots and an assortment of raccoons, opossums, and land crabs. It has survived a world war, gas shortages, devastating hurricanes, rampant development, bird robberies, and a change in ownership--all while displaying several hundred species of subtropical birds which fascinate visitors with their intelligence, exotic beauty, distinct personalities, and remarkable capacity to mimic human voices. Some have been with the attraction longer than any employee--50 years or more. Over the years, they appeared on television's Miami Vice, posed with Jackie Gleason, Winston Churchill, and Miss America, and stole the show at the Florida exhibit at the 1964 World's Fair. Miami's Parrot Jungle and Gardens traces the history of a pioneer attraction from the golden age of "Mom and Pop" tourism, an enduring South Florida institution that will continue to draw appreciative crowds for decades to come. Cory H. Gittner is a freelance writer and the owner of Mediatech, a public relations and marketing firm in Miami Shores, Florida. He has been a consultant and volunteer for the Dade Heritage Trust and was active in restoration of the Cape Florida Lighthouse. Pinky, one of the most famous of the "showbiz" birds at Parrot Jungle and Gardens, cemented the attraction's international fame as a tourist destination with her performance at the 1964 New York World's Fair. A brilliant Moluccan cockatiel, Pinky stole the show and drew huge crowds to the State of Florida exhibit when she rode a tiny bicycle across a highwire from one end of the pavilion to the other. Now more than 60 years old, Pinky still performs her act at the Jungle's Parrot Bowl.

A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions

Author : Doug Alderson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1683340876
Total Pages : 201 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions written by Doug Alderson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-02 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New Guide to Old Florida Attraction, 2nd edition is a nostalgic journey through old Florida where mermaids still perform in the waters of Weeki Wachee Springs and the carillon bells of the Bok Towers continue to echo across Iron Mountain near Lake Wales. Monstrous reptiles are ever abundant at Gatorland, Gatorama and dolphins continue to leap at Marineland. The first edition was first place winner of the 2017 Royal Palm Literary Award for published travel book and top five finalist for 2017 book of the year by the Florida Writers Association. The second edition revisits a pride of lions in southeast Florida’s Lion Country Safari and concrete statues at Goofy Gold in Panama City Beach. New destinations include the Citrus Tower in Clermont, the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami to name just a few. A New Guide to Old Florida Attractions, 2nd edition takes you to these places and more on an unforgettable journey across the Sunshine State. Discover what Florida's golden age of tourism was, and still is, all about― magical and beautiful.

Adventure Vacations for Animal Lovers

Author : Stephanie Ocko
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806525983
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (259 download)

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Download or read book Adventure Vacations for Animal Lovers written by Stephanie Ocko and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For animal lovers who love to travel, there are scores of opportunities for them to spend their holidays with the magnificent creatures that share our world. This book is packed with information about animal-themed adventures - from observational to amazingly hands-on. Filled with practical tips on food, lodging, transportation, health and safety Adventure Vacations for Animal Lovers will lead travellers on the holiday of a lifetime.

Parrot Culture

Author : Bruce Thomas Boehrer
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812221044
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book Parrot Culture written by Bruce Thomas Boehrer and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2010-03-09 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring the presence and meanings of these birds in the art, literature, and history of Western civilization, Parrot Culture traces the unusual history of parrots from their introduction in the Graeco-Roman world, through the great age of New World exploration, to the contemporary ecological crisis of globalism.

Guide to the Gardens of Florida

Author : Lilly Pinkas
Publisher : Pineapple Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781561641697
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book Guide to the Gardens of Florida written by Lilly Pinkas and published by Pineapple Press Inc. This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Both guides capture the width and breadth of the Peach and Sunshine States -- Learn the history and unique offerings of each garden, what plants to see and the best time to see them -- Perfect for those who just like to look at pretty flowers and take walks down secluded, shaded paths, as well as for those looking for ideas for their own gardens -- Organized by region with detailed information about featured species and garden facilities as well as directions, hours, and admission fees -- A complete calendar of garden events and a listing of where to see specific types of flora

Florida Dreams

Author : Jerome H. Stern
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Florida Dreams written by Jerome H. Stern and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Parrot Tricks

Author : Tani Robar
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0470893826
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (78 download)

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Download or read book Parrot Tricks written by Tani Robar and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-06-04 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KEEP YOUR PARROT STIMULATED AND ACTIVE, AND HE WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED! By nature, parrots are inquisitive, intelligent, and social animals. You can capitalize on these characteristics and obedience train your bird, teaching him behaviors that will make your life and his more enjoyable--behaviors such as stepping on your hand or wrist on command, and going to a designated perch. Then you can progress to teach him all kinds of tricks. He'll love the attention, communication, and socialization. From the essential basics of obedience training to awesome tricks that will amuse and amaze your friends, Parrot Tricks covers: * Techniques to use during the "get acquainted" period * Setting up a training area and using food as a training tool * Training basics such as targeting, luring, and using cues * Necessary obedience skills such as step up, come, perch, and stay * The basic retrieve command, the foundation of many tricks * Simple tricks such as shake hands, high five, kiss, and take a bow * Tricks based on the retrieve command, including basketball, ring on the peg, and stacking cups * Advanced tricks such as pulling a wagon, pushing a grocery cart, raising a flag, and riding a skateboard * Innovative tricks that showcase your bird's natural abilities * Chaining tricks, such as recycling and going to the mailbox * Verbalizations and talking using the Rival/Model Method or the Positive Reward Method * Directions for making simple props With this book, patience, and practice, you'll build your understanding of and relationship with your bird as you build a repertoire of tricks. You can get your parrot to jump through hoops for you--literally!

Tin Can Tourists in Florida 1900-1970

Author : Nick Wynne
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738502168
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book Tin Can Tourists in Florida 1900-1970 written by Nick Wynne and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the arrival of the twentieth century, Americans continued in the pioneering spirit of their forebears and looked upon the automobile as a new way to explore the unknown. Thousands of Americans packed their tents in the backs of their cars and set out to enjoy the back roads of the United States. Carrying extra gasoline in five-gallon cans, plenty of canned food, and extra tires strapped to the fenders, these intrepid souls began an exploration of the North American continent with a thoroughness that put Lewis and Clark to shame. These tourists became the symbol of another "New Generation" of Americans, restless, adventuresome, and filled with boundless curiosity. These were the "Tin Can" tourists. In 1919, the official organization of Tin Can Tourists of the World was formed in Tampa, and the group held two meetings annually until disbanding in 1977. Early on, residents of Florida recognized the potential economic impact of the Tin Canners on the state, and the movement to improve roads and provide accommodations and amusements to these seasonal travelers flourished. By 1930, Florida had built more than 3,000 miles of paved roads, and campsites, roadside motels, and exotic animal parks could be found along most major thoroughfares.

Forum

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book Forum written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Moon South Florida & the Keys Road Trip

Author : Jason Ferguson
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640493115
Total Pages : 595 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Moon South Florida & the Keys Road Trip written by Jason Ferguson and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 595 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From sandy beaches and amusement parks to wild natural beauty, see what keeps visitors coming back to the Sunshine State with Moon South Florida & the Keys Road Trip. Inside you'll find: Maps and Driving Tools: More than 50 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: With lists of the best beaches, views, and more, you can explore the lush wetlands of the Everglades, relax on the beautiful beaches of the Keys, let your imagination run wild at Disney World, or soak up the electric vibe of Miami Flexible Itineraries: Drive the entire two-week road trip or follow strategic routes designed for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, and more, as well as suggestions for spending time in Miami, the Everglades, the Keys, the Atlantic Coast, Orlando, Daytona, the Space Coast, Walt Disney World, Sarasota, and Naples Local Expertise: Florida native Jason Ferguson takes you on a tour of his beloved home state Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas and how to avoid traffic, plus tips for driving in different road and weather conditions and suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road-trippers with kids With Moon South Florida & the Keys Road Trip's practical tips, flexible itineraries, and local know-how, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip! Doing more than driving through? Check out Moon Sarasota & Naples or Moon Florida.

Miami Is Missing

Author : Antonio Simon, Jr.
Publisher : Darkwater Syndicate, Inc.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Miami Is Missing written by Antonio Simon, Jr. and published by Darkwater Syndicate, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a side of Miami so hidden even the natives don't know it exists. A space rocket abandoned in the swamp, a futuristic expo that never was, a city wiped off the map, a national monument at the bottom of the ocean. Photographs, addresses, and coordinates are provided to take a “then-and-now” look into the Magic City’s hidden history.

Moon Florida

Author : Jason Ferguson
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640491414
Total Pages : 846 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Moon Florida written by Jason Ferguson and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Pensacola and the Panhandle, to Miami beaches and mingling with Mickey, Moon Florida reveals the best of the Sunshine State. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries, from the two-week best of Florida to a quick Gulf Coast getaway, designed for history buffs, outdoor adventurers, beach bums, and more Highlights and unique experiences: Relax on miles of white-sand beaches and watch the sunrise over the sparkling Atlantic, or indulge in hours of roller-coaster fun at Orlando's famous theme parks. Make your way through "Alligator Alley," or go canoeing through the lush Everglades. Snorkel in freshwater springs or take a surfing lesson from a pro wave-catcher. Live it up in Miami's stylish South Beach, wander the free-wheeling and colorful Key West, or go dancing in Little Havana Local insight from born-and-raised Floridian Jason Ferguson on when to go, where to stay, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Focused coverage of Miami, South Florida, the Florida Keys, the South Gulf Coast, the Tampa Bay Area, Disney World and Orlando, Central Florida, the North Atlantic Coast, and Northern Florida and the Panhandle Practical information including background on Florida's landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture With Moon Florida's local insight and expert advice on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way. Exploring more of the South? Check out Moon Georgia, Moon Coastal Carolinas, or Moon Tennessee.

Roadside Attractions

Author : Brian Butko
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811702294
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Roadside Attractions written by Brian Butko and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hit the open road for fun and wackiness as the Butkos visit offbeat attractions from coast to coast--dinosaur parks, miniature golf courses, populuxe motels, vintage amusement arcades, classic diners illuminated in neon, and even the world's largest ball of twine. More than fifty fellow authors and artists offer stories about their favorite attractions or recall memorable trips. Visitor information is included to help plan quick visits or an entire road trip.

The Gardens of Florida

Author : Steven Brooke
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781455604708
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book The Gardens of Florida written by Steven Brooke and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1905 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida's environment produces a breathtaking variety of plant life, and nineteen of its most famous and most fabulous gardens are featured in this coffee-table book. Vivid color photographs almost two hundred of them�showcase these lovely sanctuaries, small and large. Each garden�s focus and history is discussed. Readers can visit well-known places such as Cypress Gardens and Busch Gardens, tropical fantasies like the Parrot Jungle, and quiet retreats such as the Morikami Japanese Garden. Floral fans, weekend gardeners, and anyone who appreciates beauty will love this book. A list of annual events at Florida gardens is included.

How the New Deal Built Florida Tourism

Author : David J. Nelson
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813057094
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book How the New Deal Built Florida Tourism written by David J. Nelson and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2019-04-11 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Florida Historical Society Rembert Patrick Award Florida Book Awards, Silver Medal for Florida Nonfiction Countering the conventional narrative that Florida’s tourism industry suffered during the Great Depression, this book shows that the 1930s were, in reality, the starting point for much that characterizes modern Florida’s tourism. David Nelson argues that state and federal government programs designed to reboot the economy during this decade are crucial to understanding the state today. Nelson examines the impact of three connected initiatives—the federal New Deal, its Civilian Conservation Corps program (CCC), and the CCC’s creation of the Florida Park Service. He reveals that the CCC designed state parks to reinforce the popular image of Florida as a tropical, exotic, and safe paradise. The CCC often removed native flora and fauna, introduced exotic species, and created artificial landscapes that were then presented as natural. Nelson discusses how Florida business leaders benefitted from federally funded development and the ways residents and business owners rejected or supported the commercialization and shifting cultural identity of their state. A detailed look at a unique era in which the state government sponsored the tourism industry, helped commodify natural resources, and boosted mythical ideas of the “Real Florida” that endure today, this book makes the case that the creation of the Florida Park Service is the story of modern Florida.

Fodor's the Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises

Author : Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff
Publisher : Fodor
ISBN 13 : 0679009736
Total Pages : 690 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Fodor's the Complete Guide to Caribbean Cruises written by Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff and published by Fodor. This book was released on 2011-10-04 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fodor's travel intelligence; Comprehensive guide to the ships and ports"--Cover.

Review of Statutes of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Review of Statutes of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Agriculture. Subcommittee on Department Operations, Research, and Foreign Agriculture and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: