We saw Garl on Bill Weir's show on CNN and decided to book a tour since we would be in the area. We visited on May 4, originally to do the full day trip, but due to less than optimal weather, we ended up doing the half-day trip. We were lucky enough to have Garl as our guide and this truly was a one of a kind adventure. I'm not sure I ever imagined myself the type to wade through knee deep water in the Everglades looking for critters of all kinds, but that's exactly what we did! Walking and kayaking, we saw alligators, snakes, a crocodile, and birds all in their natural habitat. Garl offered tons of information on everything imaginable from the history of the park to plant life, animal behavior, weather conditions and just general info on the area around the Florida Keys. Conditions change all the time so according to Garl, you can get a different experience each time you visit. I would definitely recommend this trip and I will definitely plan to go again.