Florida Everglades Protest 2025: Public Opposes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Plan
Florida Everglades Protest: Locals Resist 'Alligator Alcatraz' Plan
Date: June 29, 2025
Hundreds of environmental activists and local residents staged a large protest this weekend along a major highway in the Florida Everglades, standing in opposition to a controversial wildlife containment project nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz."
🚧 What is the 'Alligator Alcatraz' Project?
The proposed facility is designed to house captured nuisance alligators in a controlled environment. State officials say it aims to protect both humans and gators from harmful encounters—but conservationists strongly disagree.
“It’s a prison, not a sanctuary,” said local protester Maria DeLuca. “These animals belong in the wild—not behind fences.”
🌿 Why the Everglades Matter
The Everglades is one of America’s most biodiverse ecosystems. It is home to dozens of endangered species, and activists fear that turning parts of it into detention zones for animals will set a harmful precedent.
📢 Protest Highlights
- Protesters formed a human chain over 1 mile long.
- Several celebrities, including wildlife documentarian Alan Graves, joined the movement.
- A Change.org petition against the project has gained over 250,000 signatures.
🎥 Watch the Protest Coverage
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