WILD MONKEYS in Florida! 🙉 SILVER SPRINGS STATE PARK
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- Silver Springs is Florida’s ORIGINAL theme park! It’s right in the middle of Florida in Silver Springs, located between the city of Ocala and the Ocala National Forest. It’s really a unique Florida attraction, with tours daily on glass bottom boats that have been operating for over 100 years! There’s so much fun history here, but for nature lovers, the stars of Silver Springs are the monkeys! Yep, there are hundreds of wild monkeys at Silver Springs. On this adventure, we paddle down the 5-mile Silver River and we see so much wildlife that we’re excited to share with you in this video. You’ll see lots of wild monkeys, alligators, and even manatees! Silver Springs is now one of our favorites, a Florida paradise full of nature and adventure! Hope you enjoy the episode!
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WILD MONKEYS in Florida! 🙉 SILVER SPRINGS STATE PARK
Recorded: March 2023
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As a Floridian, there is so much history in the Ocala Forest and on the Ocklawaha River. The Silver Springs is a gorgeous spring. Watch those monkeys though, they will attack, especially when they have babies. Our last trip presented a brand new baby and the alpha male was very protective.
It's a beautiful area and we'll surely be back to just enjoy paddling around those clear waters! Yikes on the monkey situation though. Hopefully we can all keep a good distance from them so that we can keep the peace between humans and monkeys!
Just bought property in Silver Springs Florida right off SR-40. This place is beautiful!!!
Hi Paul & Sarah, what a beautiful and relaxing ride! You saw so many monkeys, unbelievable! And all the turtles, manatees, alligators, oh my Goodness! Take care.
Anne & Eric
Hi guys! It was a wild adventure! 😁 This one was so much fun. Hope you are well! 🥰
We are originally from Louisiana. My husband and I visited the State Park when we first moved here over 10 years ago. The trip was special to me, because my father went on his Senior trip to Florida and went on the boats back in 1964. He had already past by the time we made it here... so I didn't get the chance to share it with him. Thanks for taking all of us on your adventures. ❤
Thank you so much for sharing Dorothy! That really is a special memory remembering your father going to Silver Springs. I think this park has a lot of special memories to many since it's such an old and special park. We're so happy you enjoyed and thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
In the past the monkey troop became so large and aggressive that a large group broke off and swam across the river and colonized the other side. When I lived there they had two troops. One on each side but I’m sure several other break ups have happened. In the 70s, we never saw them that far down river. They are aggressive and will bite you so don’t get close. The larger males are particularly dangerous. In high school we would swim down river in the summer. The alligators would just move to another area when we entered the river. Near the take out point enters canal there was the “Tarzan Tree”. Steps were still in the huge Cypress tree where Johnny Weissmuller would dive out of the tree for the movies. It was our favorite thing to do.
Wow! Those are some cool memories to have. I'm sure we passed right by the Tarzan tree and didn't realize it. We've gone a couple times now and seen the monkey very close to the beginning of the run and towards the end so we're thinking there might be two troops there today. Thanks for sharing that! 😊
And they thought they couldnt swim but if there is a will there is a way
Such natural beauty! Thanks for sharing all of your adventures. Looking forward to the next. ♥
Thank you for watching! We love hearing from you! 💓
Silver Springs is soooo beautiful! It is a joy watching your adventures.❤
Thank you!! That means so much. It's really great hearing from you!
I just happened to stumble upon this video and I’m so glad I did. You two work very well together and I can’t wait to watch more. I def want to travel here. There’s so many cool things to record. I’m a subscriber now. 👍
Yay! Welcome to our channel! We're so glad you found us. 😊 You're so right, there are so many places still on our list to visit!
This place looks amazing! Can't wait to go! Also, you guys are great on the paddle board. I weeble wobble!
It's such a cool place to explore! There's a ton to see there with all the wildlife and glass bottom boats. The paddle board we have is very stable so it's not too hard to stay upright. Also we love your name!
Awesome video, you two are so cute !! Thank you for sharing !!
Thank you so much for the love Patty! We're so happy you loved it! ❤️❤️❤️
❤I Love Silver springs.......
Awesome Adventure
Cute or not, those monkeys are an invasive species that threaten native wildlife. They also carry Herpes B and YES, I'm referring to the very same monkeys you saw in Silver Springs. Please keep this in mind and be careful when you're on any river in Florida. Thank you for sharing, this is beautiful to watch.
Sad but true !! Thank you for sharing this with everyone
Definitely surprising to see monkeys in Florida! That will be interesting to see what happens with them long term if they become a problem or not. We'll be keeping our distance with what they might carry. Thanks for watching!
Also bots flies that can infect humans.
Also, don’t get under them if they are in a tree, they will pee on you or worse. Speaking from experience.
There are no true native species, common ones here are from elsewhere too and some fluidity is expected, personally would like to have more tropical vibes and monkeys was the only thing left to make Florida iconic, they should treat them.
Thank you for my morning experience!!💕
Coffee under a tree and watching you guys!! 😁
Aww! We can totally picture you with your morning coffee under the tree and enjoying a little adventure! Thank you Susan! ❤️
Hey guys that was a great time. Thank you so much for taking us on this journey with you. Love your passion and excitement for the outdoors, And since I live in portland oregon which is also beautiful but very different it was just fun to watch. Thanks by the way for explaining why there are monkeys there, it had made me wonder. BLESSINGS
Nice to hear from you in Oregon! We love sharing our adventures with you! Haha, you know we had to find out why there are monkeys lol
So glad you enjoyed Silver Springs. I literally live 5 minutes away and hardly ever go. You don't always appreciate what's in you own backyard, so to speak. Thanks for reminding me. :)
It's one of our new favorite places for some good wildlife watching. 🐊🐒 I bet you've seen the park change over the years. We know what you mean though! We've always lived near the beach and don't always go but we're happy to know it's there! 😊
What an place!!! I just love the paddle board adventures.
Thank you! 💓 We just love how paddle boards (especially the inflatable ones) give us instant access to waterways! We definitely have more paddle adventures in our future because we're so drawn to water!
Silver Springs is an awesome place and not to far from one of our favorites. Alexander Springs. Great video guys!
Hey there! Thanks so much. Oooh, Alexander is a great one! We actually got scuba diving certified there many years ago, which was pretty neat to see all the swimmers from below. We'll definitely have to go back and share that one with everyone.
Silver ends at oklawaha. Just B4 big bridge on right was another glass bottom boat docks. Old septic tank still there. Boats had marine Chryslers in them. Was sunk then later salvaged.... when built bridge. Oh so long ago! 😎
So much history at this park! Was this a separate set of glass bottom boats that went to a different area of the spring?
@@PSAdventures note sure, owner sunk them pissed of at goverment, and other harassments. Cross fla. barge canal stopped come thru. thats why bridge is so high. Bridge down stream sr316 in eureka twice taller called eiricka mntn. 😐
My wife and I love silver springs we have been lucky enough to go there regularly for the last few years. Great video, thanks 👍
Aww, that's so wonderful to hear you're able to enjoy this beautiful area! And it's even better to share it with those you love. ❤️ Thanks so much for watching!
Hello from Montreal! Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always, all your videos are awesome, keep up with the great content 👌👍🤗
Wow! Hello to you up in Montreal! We're so happy you're enjoying our videos! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing another wonderful adventure! (: Here's hoping all is well down in Florida! (:
Of course Freeman!! It's always a party when we get to put out another adventure video. Woohoo! All is well. Very busy but lots of good stuff happening! We hope you're well! 💓
I hope the place stays wild like what I'm seeing. I had no idea about monkeys there. When i'm able to travel, this is where i want to go. Thank you for the beautiful footage
Thanks so much for watching and we're so happy to hear you may travel to this beautiful place one day! We've heard it can be rare to see the monkeys, so we sure you hope you get to see them!
the monkeys were released by a guy in the 30s to attract tourists. they're invasive and they shouldnt be there :|
Love the new bikes! I need to find that map. It is awesome! We would love to swim there one day. A long time ago, they allowed swimming but not anymore. We have been twice and have not seen the monkeys. One day lol! There were a lot of alligators on your visit plus manatees! What a fun day! You guys should think about a blow-up kayak. I would be a little scared being on a paddle board with all those gators. Great share! 🙂
Thanks so much you guys! 💓 We had a few people tell us that once you get a little farther out where you're not in the park you can swim but it would be a little freaky with seeing so many alligators! 😮 Yeah it would be a little scary if the paddleboard ever got a hole. We've thought that maybe after X number of years we'd just automatically replace it just in case. Or maybe get a hard paddleboard? We couldn't believe we saw those monkeys! Some people had told us they went almost 80 times and saw them twice. Unbelievable. Thanks for watching! 💖
Nice photography, thanks for the tour, much appreciated. Peace.
Thank you for taking a moment to comment! Glad you enjoyed!
This is the best spring and I go all the time! I'm just sorry I missed a chance to say hi and thank you for your videos!! Safe travels!!
Aww, thank you! We would love have loved to meet you! Well, we'll definitely be back to this park just to go relax on the river because it's just so beautiful.
I remember when I was a very small child our family went to silver springs and I remember the glass bottom boat ride.
It's such a special place with a lot of history. I can't believe it took us this long to make it out there but we're so happy we did! The glass bottom boats are well worth the experience. What a great memory from your childhood. Pretty cool! 😍
We were there last weekend! What a wonderful place. Watching the monkeys jump from trees into the water is incredible!
OMG! That's so cool! Every trip there must be so different because you never know where the wildlife will be, and what you will see!
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I wish I would’ve known you guys were here! I would’ve love to take you guys to lunch one day on me. I’ve lived in Ocala for 11 years. !
@@TarynnElizabeth619 Aww! Thank you so much! 💕 It's the thought that counts! Maybe one day we'll run into you in the Ocala area when we swing by for more adventure!
PS Adventures - Thanks for the Video!
Aww, we're so happy you liked it! Thank you! 💗
This is one best video float's you guys filmed! You two are so precious.
Aww, thank you! You are so sweet 💗 So happy you liked this one! 😄
Your video was so beautiful it reminded me of our 20th anniversary 20 years ago. We went 25 miles by canoe camping overnight on beach. Lots of wildlife. Thanks again
Aww, that's so wonderful! Did you tent camp on the beach?
Thank you for this. As a kid, 60 years ago, my parents took us kids to SILVER SPRINGS. Now I want to go back in my class B van.
Yes yes! Definitely check it out again! We've heard it's quite different, but there's still so much natural beautiful everywhere. ❤️
You should also check out alexander springs and silver glen sprinngs
After seeing your video I’m going back after 65 years , thank you .
Woohoo! Wow, we'd love to hear how you think it's changed!!
Awesome video Guys!
Thanks so much! 😊
Thanks for the video. I've been visiting Silver Springs many times but never got lucky to see the monkeys, hopefully next time. 👍
Hi Thomas! Thanks so much and great to hear from you. We hope you get to see the monkeys on your next visit! 😄
@@PSAdventures I'll be looking for them later on this year. 👍
@@FollowThomas Thank you! Great to see you around Florida. You never know, we just might run into you one day!
Wife and myself rented a canoe and paddled the river to the glass bottom boats. We got on just as the sun was rising which wake ups all the beauty and beautiful nature. Fantastic trip.
Sounds like the perfect adventure! 💗
Awww we were just there! Wish we would have seen you guys. We love your channel! We had a blast there as well.
Oh wow! That would have been cool to run into you guys! We're always around the springs so you never know. Also Silver Springs is a new favorite of ours so we'll definitely be back! Thanks so much for the love you guys! ❤️❤️❤️
Been there many times,one of the best springs in Florida...
We definitely agree! I can't believe it took us this long to visit such a cool park. It's now one of our favorite places to paddle. The glass bottom boats are also so cool! 😊
Used to put in with an outfitter on the Ocklawaha and paddle to Silver before returning to locate camping spot on the river.
Santa Fe and of course Suwannee River are old Florida. Spirit of Suwannee-great music festivals and would work for your van camping. Thanks for taking me back.
The river camping trip sounds so fun! Also we'll have to check out the Suwannee music festivals. Now that we have a van, would be great to go to some van friendly events!
New sub. Last I was at Silver Springs was in the early 90's. Doesn't look like anything changed much. Thanks for the memories!
Oh wow! Since the state took it over and made it a state park I'm sure not a ton has changed but when we were there it looked like they had a lot of renovations underway. Also, the campground was really nice! Everything looked brand new so that must have been added not too long ago. Thanks for watching! 😊
I live in Marion county Fl. The thyme park was still on hwy.40.
I was told by ole timers that they put the monkeys on an island for a Tarzan movie and at night they managed to get off the island.
That's what we heard also about the monkeys. I think they probably thought they would die out over the years but I think they've adapted and multiplied. Crazy to see them swinging up in the palm trees! 🐒
I love Silver Springs State Park. Hope you went to the museum. It’s really informative. The Silver Springs Amusement Center used to be like a Zoo. I so glad they kept the Glass bottom boats. Great video!🦋💕
Thanks so much! We truly enjoyed visiting this park - and you're right there's just so much history here. We're so bummed we didn't make it to the museum on this trip! 🙃 Now we have to go back and check it out. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your adventure. I love Silver Springs and the glass bottom boats. My first time there was over 50 years ago and still a favorite. I subscribed 😉
Wow! You visited Silver Springs 50 years ago? I bet it looked pretty different back then. That's amazing. We're so happy you found us Yvette! ❤️❤️❤️
...and no internet (for them)
I wish you guys knew that once you paddle past the state park property, about half way down the river, you are allowed to swim. You passed some of my favorite swimming spots.
Oh! Thanks for letting us know. We were wondering about how far that "no swimming" rules applies... But, with so many active gators in the area on our trip, we weren't too sure about jumping in. 😂
@@PSAdventuresThe gators are more afraid of you than you are of them.
- Florida Man
Not all of them. Woman from Tennessee was killed by gator on creek feeding into Lake George between Salt Springs and highway 40 on highway 19. I think it’s called Juniper Creek. Never had any problems with them on Silver River but some very interesting moments on Juniper Creek
Alligators mostly avoid us when we're around the springs, but they are animals in the wild and we always try to be alert when we're around the water. They're also more likely to be on the defensive if they feel their nest is being threatened during baby season. So it's always good to stay alert and keep a good distance. 😀
gators in general are afraid of people.... so what do animals that feel threatened do when caught by surprise? only 1 of 2 things. ...and I wish i had the guts to jump on in and find out but the lady whos arm was ripped off the day after I was at Weikva springs makes me disagree rhat they are all scared 😊
Glad you had such a great time. If you go again please remember. Those monkeys are no joke. They will jump into the water if they think you have something they want. You scared me when you went into the bag for water. So happy that you got to see the manatees. Next time you are out this way you should check out Paine's Prairie. Wild horses, bison and so many HUGE gators. Safe travels
We love the wild side of Florida! 😄 Those monkeys seemed so peaceful and harmless, but we did hear a couple saying that they jumped on their boats before... Let's just all keep our distance and enjoy from afar! Oh and Paynes Prairie was wonderful! We actually made a video about our adventure out there as well. We saw the wild horses in the distance and got fairly close to a very large alligator... Looking back at it, maybe we were too close! 😅 Thanks so much for watching!! ❤️
Enjoying your videos.... thank you
Thank you so much! We're so happy to share these adventures! 💓
Love you guys. your you tube videos of all the Florida Springs is so helpful. tytyty. keep up the good work
Thank you so much for the sweet comment! We do love our springs, and there are so many in Florida! We'll keep 'em coming. Thank you for watching!
loved it when you accidentally came across Earl Pitts on the Rainbow River. That was scary you being on the river with all that lightning.geeeez
Right?! The lightening wasn't so great, but amazing how the day turned out. 1) We didn't get struck by lightening, and 2) We met the famous Earl Pitts! It all worked out. 😄❤️
That was an absolutely beautiful and breathtaking video!
Thank you! Thank you! Really appreciate it and so happy you liked it! 😊
Ahhhhh peace! Looks great!
Thanks so much Arthur!! 😊
Great video ❤
Thank you so much for the love! We're happy you liked it! 💓🐒
My favorite is Steven foster folk culture center state park. Beautiful, peaceful and just breath taking, and just down the road is Big Shoals State park. This park has a 3.4 mile paved bike trail and a wood trail for bikes or hiking. It also has a white water rapids very cool for kayaking. Try it out guys and I truly can inner stand the sense of love you share with us. Much love my beautiful light beings. And enjoy Florida.... We welcome you..... The true lovers of the planet.
Thank you so much for the suggestion and this beautiful comment. ❤️ What a great way to describe people as "beautiful light beings." 😊✨ We'll have to check out that park. There's so much to explore in Florida!
I was there last weekend. It sure has changed since I was a kid. The kids of today sure are missing out. There was a water park next to it called wild waters also. Almost every summer as a child was spent at Silver springs and Wild Waters. Such Wonderful memories!
Aww, we love reading your story and the stories others have shared about how it has evolved over time. It has been really interesting. In a way, we wish we could have experienced all of that too! ❤️ Thank you for sharing!
I have such fond memories of wild waters as a kid. Great times
Worked there in early 70's. Took photos of the people aboard glass bottom boats when their ride was over photos were available for purchase.
Oh my goodness, that is so awesome! Thank you for leaving a comment with this bit of history. We had no idea that the park used to offer photos like this. Oh- to have been a fly on the wall back in the day to see how it's changed from then to now! 😄
Great video.I haven't been there since I was a little fellow,back in the early 70s.
We're so happy you enjoyed John! So many people have mentioned they have memories of this park when they were younger. I bet it would be a pretty cool experience to go back now and see what's changed. It looks like they're working on renovating the park and making some upgrades. The glass bottom boats are pretty cool and are electric!
Like I said in the other video when I was stationed at NAS Jax we’d go on a boat in Julington creek in Jacksonville you’ll see the monkeys. Y’all should do Fisheating creek and see some beautiful parts of Florida and some big gators.
Definitely! Thanks for the suggestions! We'll have to check them out. It's cool to hear about places we didn't know existed! 🐊🙉
You'll also love Crystal River snorkeling for scallops at the mouth of the gulf of Mexico. Then hitting the 2-Sisters springs to cool off in freshwater. Manatee and large pods of dolphin.
That sounds amazing Annette! Any time we can see manatees and dolphins is a good time. Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
Love love love! I have an idea for a video guys?!? Since you are local Floridians have you heard of trips to the Bahamas on Baelria Ferry? 2.5 hrs and your in Bimini for a day trip or weekend stay! I’m so curious about it!
Wow! 😮 I think we had heard about one ferry in Florida a while back but we hadn't looked into it yet. Great idea! The one we were thinking of goes from Tampa to Mexico. The Bahamas one sounds like fun too! Those would be cool to try out with the van! That would be quite an adventure! Great to hear from you Tina! ❤️❤️❤️
Great info "No" "Swimming" at Silver Springs.
I Totally agree 🐊✌️
I heard about the girl in 2019, the boy at Disney World & Prego Gators.
Other places seem better for swimming🌅
Beautiful places you guys share!
Thank you! It's so fun to share our adventures with you all! 💗 You got it, it's best to assume there are alligators in all Florida waters, even the springs. Wondering if the no swimming rule at this spring has more to do with the glass bottom boats in the spring area.
I just came across your channel and definitely subscribed. what a great video and a wonderful place. I love your guy's chemistry and humor.
Thanks so much for the love Christopher! We're happy you found us! Thanks for watching! 😊
Me and my family love your videos..yall are great... what about traveling to Mississippi.PLEASEEEEEEE
Aww, thank you so much for watching! Maybe one day we will make it out there. Any favorite Mississippi destinations we should consider?
enjoy scenery under water..so magnificent
Thank you! We're so happy you enjoy the underwater scenes! That's our favorite to try to capture. You're going to love our upcoming videos then. We spent some time in the Florida panhandle and it was so beautiful! 🥰
What a cool place! I've never heard of this place in Florida, but we haven't done a lot of exploring since moving here. Awesome video, like 963, thanks for sharing!
It's one of the first theme parks in Florida! Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area. You'll be very surprised when you look into Florida State Parks. There's so many to choose from and they all have unique qualities. Thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
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Glad you enjoyed it. We live in Ocala...love the park too.
Awesome! It's wonderful that you have such a wonderful old Florida gem so close to home!
@@PSAdventures We agree....but you have to watch out for some monkeys...they can be dangerous if one gets too close....they are wild.
Years ago you were allow to drive boats on the Sliver Springs river. But there were no manatees in the river. I know cause we use to go alot. We lived in Ocala. And it's beautiful there. And yes we use to swim there.
Interesting! I wonder what changed to have the manatees move into the river the way they have. We don't dislike boats but definitely don't want to see the get any more scars. Silver Springs is a great place to see a lot of wildlife! 🐊🙉
I live in Lake County and we have taken pontoon boats to Silver Springs the first time we went you couldn't go up in the area where the glass bottom boats were it was roped off and not too long ago we took the pontoon boat up the river and you could actually go into where the glass bottom boats were and that was about 12 years ago
I just started watching and I liked it already and I haven't even finished watching it alright let's get back to it
You crack us up! Love your comments 💓
Love that park. Have camped there four times. It's a real favorite. There's nothing about it I don't like!
There's a lot to love about Silver Springs! The campground is really nice and you can tell is fairly new. It's almost a mix of two world from the old park to the new things they're adding. It's one of our new favorite parks! 💖😊
I see. Your back good deal now Rainbow Springs is nice also
We love Rainbow Springs! It has some of the clearest water we've ever seen! Truly amazing places. ❤️
Told you there are a few other places as well to enjoy if you wanted to know
What a beautiful and calming video! Loved every minute of it! You guys are my eyes into the world! The alligators near the paddle board would have scared me to death! For that reason, I don’t know if i would have the guts to paddle board there. 🙈 Just subscribed! Cant wait to go on your next adventure with you! Thanks for sharing! P.S. You guys seem like such a sweet and loving couple. I was smiling the entire time while watching how you two interact. 😊❤
Aww thank you so much for the love Sarah! ❤️❤️❤️ It makes us smile when we hear that we've brightened your life in some way through the trips we share. We've seen a lot of alligators in the parks but Silver Springs had quite a few! We've been together almost 20 years now and want to live life together to the fullest! We're so happy you found us! 😊
This place is amazing. I live up the street from here. Everyone I rent to goes here and loves it.
Such a cool place to visit! We'll definitely be going back here again and again. It's different every time you paddle it! 🙉
You rent canoes?
@@domenicv7962 They rent kayaks, canoes and paddle boards there.
You two are the most mellow TH-camrs I’ve ever seen. And you must be newlyweds…
Love it! Hope this is a good thing 😂 Sometimes it still feels like we're on our honeymoon 20 years later... 💓💓💓
Should have seen Silver Springs when Wild waters (across the parking lot) was open... Summers were never boring! Lol
That sounds so nice! So after you got your fill of paddling but not swimming in the springs, you could go swim in the waters across the street? 😃 Was Wild Waters actually part of Silver Springs or a separate business?
@@PSAdventures Not sure if it was a separate business or not... If you like history, you should look up Paradise Park. It was in silver springs and one of the first water parks for "colored people" in Florida.
Wow, it's crazy to think that there used to be a separate park down the river....
Wonderful content. We’re planning a trip right now.
Nice! We hope you enjoy it! It's a very different park than most you'll find in Florida. We hope you get to see the monkeys! 🐒😊
@@PSAdventures thank you
While you guys are looking at the monkeys, the monkeys are looking at you guys thinking, look at these hoomans, what strange creatures they are.
So true! 😂 We are interesting creatures as well. 🥰
What a beautiful monkey. I saw monkeys on the way to the Fort Lauderdale airport. Apparently a little town just north of the city is really protective of them: a smaller different species than these. I hope they someday migrate north to my little town.
Wow! It's so neat to hear about monkeys living their best lives across Florida. 💓
Have actually seen most of the pod that live back in the off the river area... Been over 10yrs ago now, but while canoeing up river on the ocklawaha river before Silver Springs joins it, my father, son, and I first heard all the crickets and frogs go silent! Then two scouts came over one tree canopy, then five minutes later close to 20-25 more come through all the trees! For about 10 minutes it was a sight to behold... And truly it was something to experience!
Wow! What an amazing experience that must have been. We didn't know that pod would have been together there for so long. Thanks so much for sharing Ian! 😊
@@PSAdventures seeing as my son was around 9-10 then... And is 27 now! This was a bit ago! But is counted as a once in a lifetime event! Because I've talked to other locals who have lived 0-60yrs and never seen them ever!
What stood out to me... How did the frogs ALL know before everyone?
That's amazing! Those frogs must be more sensitive to sounds and movement than we thought! That is a pretty cool thing to have witnessed. 🥰
Thank you for sharing
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
The monkeys were left by the film crew in the 30s or 40s. They filmed most of the outside scenes for the old black and white Tarzan movies. It’s probably not legal now but we used to throw them slices of bread. Slung them just like Frisbees. The monkeys would catch them easily and eat them. It started a few fights too.
Oh wow! I bet. That's what we heard too about the Tarzan movies. I'm sure they thought they wouldn't make it in Florida but it looked like they were thriving no problem in the forest! 🐒
I am not sure how I missed this!! I need to come to Florida to visit some springs!!
This is a cool one you should definitely check out! So much wildlife to see at this spring - but no swimming at this one. And we really enjoyed the glass bottom boat too! 😄
You really should come to Fort White this summer and swim the Ichetucknee head springs and then take a tube down the "ICH". It is huge with vacation time around here. You were close at Gilchrist Blue Springs, but you need to come back and tube the Ichetucknee River of clear spring water. You would really enjoy it and it would make a great video for the channel.
Thanks so much for the suggestion! We definitely have Ichetucknee on our list of places we'd love to go see. We've heard it's beautiful and a lot of fun! What an amazing area to explore. Thanks for watching Jimmy! 😊
Absolutely loved this video! I use to travel, but now due to illness I can’t. I want to travel so bad with my daughter who is 10 years old and a lot like me. We live in Alabama and we love Florida! Thanks again for this video, she and I enjoyed watching it together!
Thank you so much for sharing this! ❤️ We're so happy that you got to experience Silver Springs with us. I'm sure all the stories you probably tell your daughter will sink in and inspire her to travel when she's older. We'll hopefully be getting over to explore Alabama sometime in the future. We wish you a lot of health! 🌠
Love this video. My wife and I paddled here one year ago. Unfortunately, we didn't see any monkeys, but did see plenty of gators, turtles, and manatees. One thing to note, plastic water bottles are also a no-no on the river, so keep that in mind.
So cool you got to experience the Silver River! Such a beautiful area and we feel so lucky to have seen the monkeys! We hear they've been pretty active over the last couple of months. Totally understand about the plastic water bottles. Thanks for the tip and sharing that info with everyone. Those are our main water bottles that we have reused for, well, probably way longer than they should be. Probably about a year. So we weren't going to litter, but it's a serious concern for sure. We even try to avoid plastic and try not to buy any plastic when possible. The reason we bring them with us on adventures is that they're so much lighter than our heavy metal water containers. Do you have any ideas for a light container?
Good idea
Hey y’all were in my hometown!!!! We actually used to swim at Silver Springs back when they allowed it my mother and her siblings and her father and mother also swam there back in the 40’s and 50’s and I don’t know if you know it but the reason the monkeys are there is because they were brought in for the Tarzan movie and now they’ve been migrated as far is Naples. They’ve never hurt anyone even though people like to say they are scary. They are in “their” habitat and unless you’re trying to intimidate them or rush toward their babies, they are very peaceful and you wouldn’t even know that they were there. They are so quiet.
Hey, did you guys go to China Lee? I hate buffets, but I love that place! I’m a vegan and actually they have some decent choices and I love the hibachi!
I enjoyed watching the blue Springs State Park video and then this one popped up in here. It is my hometown, and I’ve enjoyed that the most! Thanks!! I’ve always loved this 5mi journey down the river!! We always see monkeys!
We LOVED your sweet comment, thank you!! Had no idea there used to be swimming there. Even with the glass bottom boats around? The monkeys were quiet and thoughtful, except for the excited bunch of cute babies running around! It was such a wonderful experience to watch them.
Thanks for the tip about China Lee! That one's way closer to Silver Springs, so that will come in handy. We were coming from the other direction, so we ended up going to Ocean Buffet near the Earth Fare grocery store. Love that place - we always stock up on gluten free goodies. We've actually been plant based for 20 years, so that's cool that you're vegan!
We will definitely be back to enjoy the beautiful nature on the Silver River, so maybe we'll run into you one day!
Love your funny videos. P. S. Sea grapes are edible. Ate them all my childhood in the Dominican Republic.😊
We had no idea they were edible. In Florida we've eaten mulberries, blackberries, and raspberries, but had no idea about the sea grapes. Interesting! Do they taste good? Thanks for letting us know!
I remember going to Silver Springs when I was 13, that's 31 years ago, and it almost looks the same now.
Hopefully, I'm going there again this november and doing some paddle boarding like you guys, but this time with my wife..
That's fantastic!! The paddling there is unreal. Such clear waters and abundant wildlife. Wonder if it will look different when you're there walking the park. Have the best time! 🥰
As a kid In the 1950’s we were allowed to swim with the Manatees, I don’t remember seeing alligators.
People still swim with them today but you're not allowed to touch them. I actually remember my dad telling me stories of swimming with them and even riding their tail, which wouldn't be okay today but that's what people did back then. I'm sure there were still gators back then too though!
I was paddle boarding at Silver Springs a guy in a kayak pointed out a gator. I said, "taste like chicken" he laughed and I followed it up with "that's what the gator is thinking about you". Something a little rarer than the monkeys, kayaking Nuns . I've seen them twice. Another great paddle is Juniper Creek Springs. East of SS on 40 about 15 miles. No inflatable SUPs though.
Hilarious! So this kayaking Nun must have given you quite a look! 😂 Oh, we love Juniper springs! Have you been recently though? It's been years since we've been, and they've have since stopped their shuttle service. I'm curious what you'd recommend to get back to the starting point? A buddy and using two cars, a shuttle service, or do you just paddle out and back?
@@PSAdventures I was driving to Silver Springs and passed a couple cars heading towards Juniper. Did a U turn, they ended up being from Atlanta too. Tagged a shuttle. In my experience paddlers share rides and are glad to do it. I gave a ride at the Nantahala River last weekend. Well, he did have to get in the back of my truck with the boards. Hang out at the put in and don't be shy. You always have Silver Springs just down the road. I've also paddled up to the shoals from the takeout too.
I had just been looking up videos of this park! I started working here about a month ago and wow! You guys have finally convinced me to finally go down the river on one of my days off and take advantage of my discount haha. Been so nervous from hearing about all of the gators out there and my personal dealings with the monkeys daily at the end of the river at Rays Wayside! I drive people back to the entrance of the park on the shuttle vans :)) I’m so glad you guys got to see all the monkeys!! We have one male that sticks next to our bench every single day! We turn our back for two seconds and the sucker steals our lunches lol - we’ve become more more hesitant. The monkeys are fun to look at for sure, but sadly due to people who don’t follow the rules and feed them - many of the monkeys have become bolder and approaching people and stealing food now to where they are very much becoming an issue now for everyone! Thank you for making this video!! It was nice to get such a close up of where I work and finally get to see the gorgeous views everyone is always talking about!! Safe travels 🫶🏻
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing Amanda! ❤️ That would have been amazing to run into you there but you hadn't started working there yet when we went. That's so awesome that you went down the river! You definitely work in a cool park with a lot to enjoy. We can only imagine. Silver Springs is so underrated! We hope you enjoy your time there and we'll look for you next time we go! 🙉
Thanks for taking us along on this ride.. It was beautiful !!! And how steamy was it out there?
You're so welcome Mr. Weusi! 😊It was a little hot but not as bad as some of the other places we've been on the paddleboard. It's nice paddling along under the tree canopy because it gives a lot of shade. It's definitely a beautiful place to paddle! 🛶
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We're so happy you found us!! 😊🧡
FYI, easier way to pump paddle board, the nozzle attached to the hose pull it apart and buy any 12v or D battery pump and the nozzle will attach to the pump. I did this for my Bote floating dock and it is perfect.
That would be nice!! Although, at least we get some exercise. It's like our warm up to go paddle! 😆
Hey y’all!! I just left Buckees in Daytona and thought I seen y’all leaving. It’s Sunday the 4th 😬👍🏼
Just curious if that was y’all? If so I sure wish I could’ve met you!! Gosh…. Would’ve been incredible 😊
Wish all the best for 2023
Wow Kenny! That would have been cool to meet you too! 🚐 It definitely wasn't us though. We've only been to a Buckees once a long time ago to stop in and see what it's like. It's a cool place though. That's where Sarah bought one of her camping shirts. If you ever see us though definitely come up and say hello! 😊
It is against Florida law to feed the monkeys!
I always feed them sticky buns with a laxative inside. They love it!
Yes! We would definitely not feed the monkeys! They'd probably get aggressive over the long-term.
😂 Omg that's terrible. Don't feed the monkeys. That would be very messy.
I went as a kid and we road the boats in the morning and I remember them putting out large oat blocks. I saw some giant fish that morning. Bass and Cats bigger than me
That's a great memory! 🥰 Were the oat blocks to attract the fish?
@@PSAdventures Yes they were eating them and probably to bring them in for the tour.
Interesting! They must have stopped doing that, but we still saw plenty of schools of fish as well as a few big ones!
@@PSAdventures Well that was about 35 years ago LOL
What most people don’t know is that boat motors only extend 12 to 18 inches below the hull but, boaters are consistently ridiculed by paddlers. Manatees are injured by fast moving boats and the manatees inability to evade quickly. Motored boats and manatees coexist fine in no wake zones like the silver river. Take it from someone who has traveled this river many times over the last 40 years.
Thanks for sharing! 👍
Really beautiful nature as well as monkeys, but the monkey Florida looks very similar to the monkeys in Cambodia.
Thanks so much for your comment! The monkeys that were brought to Silver Springs many years ago are rhesus macaques. I'm sure they're probably also in Cambodia. They're pretty playful but can also be pretty aggressive. 🙉
You guys are crushing the videos! Best wishes on your travels 😁🤙
Hey hey! Thank you! We're so thankful for how well the last couple of videos are doing. It means so much to us to be growing this adventure community!
the monkeys were originaly on an island that they weren't suposed to get off. but life finds away!
Yes it does! Apparently they can swim. I'm not underestimating those monkeys! 😆
I lived in Ocala for 14 years across from the back side of Silver Springs/Wild Waters and never was lucky enough to see those monkeys. Animals are clever, they either swam or hitched rides on the backs of gators. BTW, I never knew squirrels could swim until I seen one swimming across the river. Birds apparently like to surf logs downstream as well. Funny the things one notices when they slow down from the rat race.
Thats how animals should be free, protected and happy. 👍🏼
That makes us happy too! 💗
Just subscribed, beautiful work and thank you for advocating for the manatees. Shame they allow propellers in the area. You both have such a lovely kind calm vibe, appreciate it. lol monkeys aren’t sweet 😂. They may be cute and I want the best for all animals but sweet they are not.
Thank you so much! Welcome to our channel! ❤️ it would be so great if everyone could enjoy and feel safe in the parks - the animals included. So about the monkeys - we've heard they can be quite aggressive and even fling poo! We tried our best to observe them from afar and thankfully we had a great experience. But definitely we'll continue to keep a good distance! No poo flinging, thank you 🤣
It’s a myth that the rhesus monkeys at Silver Springs were brought there for a Tarzan movie. The monkeys predate any Tarzan movie. The monkeys were brought there in the 1930s by a river boat captain, Colonel Tooey, who bought and released only 6 monkeys on an island at the springs. He was told that they couldn’t swim, but the information was bad and they are excellent swimmers, so the monkeys escaped and have been there ever since.
There are at least nine different tribes of monkeys along the Silver River and even in the Ocala National Forest along the Oklawaha River, which is a fantastic river to kayak or canoe. Lots of huge gators along the river banks sunning themselves.
Any river in Florida has large gators. One of the best kayaking experience in Florida is the Rock Springs run near Apopka. You can rent kayaks or canoes at Kings Landing and the people there will even shuttle someone from your party back to the landing after parking your car 6 miles down river. That way, your car awaits you at the end of the river where you can just leave the kayak or canoe that you rented and they will get them later. You just drive home from there. It’s about a 6 mile river through some of the most pristine Florida you will ever see.
Rock Springs run and Juniper Creek in the Ocala National Forest are the two best canoe and kayaking experience you can have in Florida. I have been living in Florida for more than 40 years and have covered every attraction there is and those are the two best waters you can travel to see what Florida looked like at the time Ponce De Leon first stepped foot on the Florida peninsula.
Wow! Thank you so much for all the suggestions! We've done the Juniper Springs run and that's been top of our list for so long. We'll have to try the Rock Springs run! That's interesting about the monkeys also! 🐒
Just found your channel. Nice vlog! We love going to Silver Springs (and we'll check out other vlogs you posted of other springs we know like Juniper). Did you happen to see if they've completed the construction on the museum yet at SS (near where the food area used to be)? It was such a nice museum and last time we were there, they were still working on fixing it up again. Subscribed! :)
Thanks so much! And welcome to the channel! We've done quite a few springs so let us know what you think! When we were at Silver Springs a few months back, that area was still under construction but it looked like it was getting much closer to opening. 😄
This is such a peaceful & lovely video! Thanks for sharing! What part of the year did you go? Can't decide when is best?
We're so happy you enjoyed it! It was a lot of fun experiencing this park. We actually went in March so it wasn't extremely hot like it would be in the summertime. Really though once you're on the water it's not so bad. If you love wildlife then you'll love this park! The glass bottom boats are well worth it! 😊