99 items found
Collection ID is exactly "13" AND Subject is exactly "Wildlife "
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A PARADISE OF SPORT

A PARADISE OF SPORT

Date
n.d.
Description
This film begins with duck and quail hunting on the St. Lucie River. Then it shows shell collecting on the beach, snook and tarpon catches in shallows, and tarpon fishing offshore. Schools of mullet and some large tarpon leap from the water as shark fins slice the water. Then the film shows fishing for sailfish in deeper waters. Produced by E.W. Dutton; sponsored by the Stuart Chamber of Commerce.
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A SPECIAL DESTINATION

A SPECIAL DESTINATION

Date
1970 (circa)
Description
This film is a well-shot look at Cypress Gardens. It shows canals, bridges, waterfalls, statues and girls in costumes. The film shows that Cypress Gardens is not called the water ski capital of the world for nothing. Twelve skiers take off from a dock at one time, one barefoot skiing backwards. Viewers see the shopping area, a magic show, the spook house, the bird show, the crocodile show and a small zoo. Produced by Cypress Gardens.
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ACCORDING TO SNOWBALL

ACCORDING TO SNOWBALL

Date
n.d.
Description
This film is narrated from the viewpoint of an American egret named Snowball who lives on the river at Weeki Wachee. The film shows osprey, limpkin and gallinule, including shots of gallinule nesting. The plot of the film is as follows: A gallinule nest floats away due to the wake of a tour boat. The egret calls for help. A ranger comes to rescue the bird in an outboard and returns the nest to safety. Produced by Weeki Wachee for the Game and Freshwater Fish Commission.
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AFRICA NEXT DOOR

AFRICA NEXT DOOR

Date
1974
Description
This film shows a visit to Busch Gardens in Tampa. Viewers see lots of animals, lots of rides, lots of tourists and the brewery.
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ALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENS

ALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENS

Date
1970 (circa)
Description
This is silent footage of the environs at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens in Tallahassee. There is color footage of different types of flowers, carpenter bees collecting pollen, the reflecting pools, nature paths and the gardens. Produced by WFSU-TV.
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ANIMAL KINGDOM: ALLIGATOR ADVENTURE

ANIMAL KINGDOM: ALLIGATOR ADVENTURE

Date
1970 (circa)
Description
This episode of the popular television series "Animal Kingdom" focuses on the American Alligator. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish officers Ronald Davis and William King track down two poachers who are illegally hunting and skinning alligators to sell the hides on the black market. Shot in the Wakulla River area, this film also contains extensive footage of Florida wildlife. Produced by Bill Barrud Productions.
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BIRDS OF A FLORIDA FEED TABLE

BIRDS OF A FLORIDA FEED TABLE

Date
1950 (circa)
Description
This film features footage of cardinals, blue jays, Florida blue jays, red-bellied woodpeckers, brown thrashers, painted buntings, doves, mockingbirds and quail visiting a feeder. The print has flash frames throughout and narration by the filmmaker. Produced by E.W. Dutton.
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BOAT CRUISE AT WAKULLA SPRINGS

BOAT CRUISE AT WAKULLA SPRINGS

Date
1970-01-04
Description
This film begins with scenes of people boarding tour boats. It shows views along the river, including birds and alligators. It includes clips of Edward Ball and Malcolm Johnson.
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CARL BUCHHEISTER AT WAKULLA SPRINGS

CARL BUCHHEISTER AT WAKULLA SPRINGS

Date
1970
Description
Carl Buchheister, former president of the National Audubon Society, advocates the preservation of Florida's wildlife and natural splendor in an interview at Wakulla Springs Wildlife Refuge. Mr. Buchheister discusses alligators, water conservation, wildlife reserves, citizen involvement in conservation programs, environmental protection legislation, controls on pollution, avoiding thermal pollution from atomic reactors, oil spills, damage caused to lakes from dredging, preservation of the Everglades, the Cross Florida Barge Canal "boondoggle" and the protection of endangered species.
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CYPRESS GARDEN GIFT SHOP FILM

CYPRESS GARDEN GIFT SHOP FILM

Date
1950 (circa)
Description
This is a short souvenir film comprised of scenes from Cypress Gardens. Visitors tour the park, take scenic riverboat rides and photograph the young southern belles who stroll the park daily. Produced by Cypress Gardens.
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Identifier Title Type Subject Thumbnail
A PARADISE OF SPORTA PARADISE OF SPORTBoating
Fishing
Hunting
Mullet
Promotional films
Recreation
Sailfish
Sharks
Snook
Tarpon fishing
Tourism
Wildlife
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A SPECIAL DESTINATIONA SPECIAL DESTINATIONAmusement parks
Attractions
Promotional films
Recreation
Water skiing
Water sports
Wildlife
Zoos
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ACCORDING TO SNOWBALLACCORDING TO SNOWBALLAmusement Parks
Attractions
Birds
Promotional films
Tourism
Wildlife
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AFRICA NEXT DOORAFRICA NEXT DOORAmusement parks
Attractions
Breweries
Promotional films
Tourism
Wildlife
Zoos
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ALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENSALFRED B. MACLAY GARDENSBees
Flowers
Gardens
Promotional films
Recreation
Wildlife
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ANIMAL KINGDOM: ALLIGATOR ADVENTUREANIMAL KINGDOM: ALLIGATOR ADVENTUREAmerican alligator
Game laws
Hunting
Poaching
Wildlife
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BIRDS OF A FLORIDA FEED TABLEBIRDS OF A FLORIDA FEED TABLEBirds
Song birds
Wildlife
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BOAT CRUISE AT WAKULLA SPRINGSBOAT CRUISE AT WAKULLA SPRINGSBoats
Promotional films
Tourism
Wildlife
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CARL BUCHHEISTER AT WAKULLA SPRINGSCARL BUCHHEISTER AT WAKULLA SPRINGSConservation
Drainage
Endangered species
Environmental protection
Interviews
Preservation
Wildlife
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CYPRESS GARDEN GIFT SHOP FILMCYPRESS GARDEN GIFT SHOP FILMAmusement parks
Attractions
Promotional films
Recreation
Tourism
Water skiing
Water sports
Wildlife
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