When we visited the park, as soon as we entered, we saw about six gigantic alligators (could they have been fifteen feet long?) sunning themselves on the sandy bank by the water. Scared the heck out of me! Never in a million years would I take the walk in this video!

This is an awesome video! I enjoyed it from start to finish. Thank you for posting it. What a hidden treasure this place is! I love alligators and this would be the ultimate alligator viewing area. I also loved seeing the coyote.

This is one of our favorite parks. I remember it from the 1960's when you could see wild animals walking around everywhere at sunset. Now, you have to go looking for them - but they are still there! We hope to go again soon.....

I went on an airboat ride there and the guide told me that every year, some idiots go out there at dusk or night when they are feeding and there have been people killed by gators there for going out at night. People kayak there with kids. I think that's insane. It only takes one of those gators who want a little mid-afternoon snack to tip a Kayak and it's over. They have had people killed there in the past (mostly at night) for doing stupid stuff. There are plenty of places to kayak in Florida…this wouldn't be my favorite.

Awesome park, I grew up about 15 minutes from it!

I'm born and raised in Sarasota 45 years now. My wife and I kayak there all the time. I've been thinking about taking people on kayak tours through there. The gators will not bother you at all.

Fantastic trip, wonderful records, a great work, thanks for sharing.

Spectacular alligator footage. They look plentiful and content.

Very nice video. I live in Sarasota and you made me want to see "the deep hole". I've been to Myaka State Park many times but you've showed me a very special part of it. Thank you!

Fantastic amateur video. Myakka River State Park is where my wife and I got married. However, there weren't any gators on the guest list. Thank you for sharing.

Great video! Your commentary was enjoyable!

If you swim here, stay at least one foot away from alligators for your own protection. If you feel an alligator biting you, you are closer than a foot, and need slowly back away to maintain a safe distance.

Great video!! From where the birdwalk begins, at sunrise there was a red shouldered hawk or could've been a red kestrel - not sure which one was on the right side where the birdwalk starts and was gliding above the green growing grass and darting straight down into the grass to hunt. It would come back out and keep flying over. It was beautiful to see.

Great video! Thanks for posting it!

Been there recently. Loved it. Felt like playing "Suwanee River" song while there.

I absolutely love this. I filmed a couple videos for my channel this past winter at Myakka State Park as well.

So Many Alligators so little time !

Great footage. I want to go kayaking there. Always been fascinated by alligators.

Beautiful Mark! Thank you.

Great video! Thanks for sharing! I ,usually go to Sarasota about once a year and try to hit Myakka every time. Haven't made it to Deep Hole yet but after seeing this I know I will next time I am there!