KENANSVILLE, Fla. — Some animals blend into their surroundings. Macaws were seemingly designed to do exactly the opposite.

With brilliant feathers, powerful beaks and personalities that can be every bit as colorful as their appearance, macaws are among the eye-catching birds visitors can discover at Wild Florida Adventure Park in Kenansville.

Macaws belong to the parrot family and are native to areas of Central and South America. Depending on the species, their plumage can feature striking combinations of blue, gold, green, red and other colors.

But there’s much more to these birds than beautiful feathers.

Macaws are intelligent, social animals. Their strong, curved beaks are designed for cracking and manipulating food, while their feet are exceptionally useful for grasping objects and even holding food as they eat.

Parrots are also known for their vocal abilities. In the wild, loud calls help macaws communicate across considerable distances, making their voices nearly as unmistakable as their appearance.

Seeing these remarkable birds is part of the experience waiting inside Wild Florida’s Gator Park, home to more than 200 native and exotic animals.

From there, visitors can keep exploring.

Take your own vehicle through Wild Florida’s Drive-thru Safari Park and encounter towering giraffes, striped zebras, massive bison and other animals, or climb aboard an airboat for a ride through the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades.

One stop in Kenansville can bring together colorful tropical birds, exotic animals from around the world and the native wildlife of Central Florida.

Ready to add a little more color to your next family adventure?

Wild Florida Adventure Park is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is closed Sundays. Reservations can be made Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wild Florida is located at 3301 Lake Cypress Road, Kenansville, FL 34739.

For reservations or additional information, call 407-957-3135 or toll-free at 866-532-7167, or email info@wildfl.com.

Guests can also book a Wild Florida airboat adventure online.

Come see the colors, hear the calls and discover the macaws waiting at Wild Florida.