We will meet at the Lust Road entrance on Saturday at 9 a.m. Since this is a bit of a drive from Jacksonville, you might consider overnighting in the Apopka/Orlando area. Address is 2803 Lust Road, Apopka.

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 speed limit is 10 mph. Visitors are asked to follow directional signs. Several “pull over” areas are provided along the drive and stopping is limited to the pull over areas. A portion of the drive intersects with a multi-use trail. Visitors are encouraged to carefully watch for hikers, bicycle riders and other users who will be sharing the road.

Bird diversity is extraordinary in this area with 362 bird species documented,16 of which are exotics. Other wildlife includes alligators, turtles, otters, bobcats and coyotes.

Directions: From I-4 W, take exit 90 for FL-414 W/Maitland Blvd in Maitland. Take exit 6 for Keene Rd (toll) Turn left onto E Keene Rd, Turn right onto Ocoee Apopka Rd, Turn left onto Harmon Rd, Turn right onto S Binion Rd, Turn left onto Lust Rd.