I went on the full day kayak adventure with Garl as my guide on Thursday June 29th. It was just me and a younger couple on the trip. Everyone had paddling experience, so we were able to see quite a bit.
The trip was definitely an adventure, and we saw gators, a crock, dolphins, manatee, shark, and lots of different types of birds. Garl is extremely knowledgeable, and he reminds me of a super chill science professor..... You can tell he loves what he does, and makes for a great guide.
If you are looking for a petting zoo, or staged settings just so you can see some animals, then this is not the trip for you. This was about as real as it gets without going on a full on expedition, and definitely lets you experience wildlife in the glades at its best with an experienced guide at your side.
I would also add, the beauty of this kind of trip was that Garl catered it around what we wanted, and what we were capable of doing. Definitely recommend it to others.