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Group Works To Save Everglades Wonder Gardens

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BONITA SPRINGS (AP) — The 79-year-old Everglades Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs have been saved thanks to work by a nonprofit group.

The Fort Meyers News-Press reports that the local landmark was threatened when the family that owned the property decided to sell the land.

With help from Bonita Springs and volunteers, a nonprofit group was able to negotiate a deal to buy Wonder Gardens and takeover its operation.

The property is home trees, plants and local artifacts as was well as 40 alligators and seven flamingos.

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