Once a fishery, Lake Apopka is today Florida’s fourth-largest lake. This region is home to an immense bio diversity and varied species who call this place home.

There are a number of activities that you can practice here:

• Hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and wildlife viewing are allowed at Clay Island. Hiking and bicycling are also allowed along the Lake Apopka Loop Trail.
• Group tours for environmental education are available on the restoration project area by appointment.
• Boating and canoeing opportunities are available on Lake Apopka.

• To be visited during daytime.

• Entry is free.

• The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is a one-way, 11-mile drive that begins at Lust Road and ends on Jones Road in Orange County, Fla. The drive is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays between sunrise and sunset. The entrance gate is open during daylight hours and closes approximately one hour prior to sunset to allow visitors to complete the drive and exit the property prior to sunset.

• Rent a car from city centre.

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