Plants & Habitats
These bottomland forests flood seasonally and are rich in biodiversity.
What are Swamp Forests or Floodplain Forests?
This iconic dome-shaped building in Atlanta houses the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Georgia Aquarium?
This sea creature lays eggs on Southeast beaches.
What is the sea turtle?
Known for its mascot, this animal is often seen on Buc-ee’s logo and merchandise.
What is a beaver?
This theme park in Tampa Bay blends thrill rides with exotic animals and has an African safari theme.
What is Busch Gardens?
This wetland habitat is found across Florida and supports species like the American Alligator.
What is the Everglades?
Stretching across the Florida Keys, this overseas highway offers breathtaking ocean views.
What is the Seven Mile Bridge?
This large reptile is commonly found in Florida’s Everglades and is known for its powerful bite
What is the American Alligator?
Originating in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, this seafood-and-rice dish is packed with Southern flavor.
What is shrimp and grits?
This magical park in Orlando is home to Cinderella's Castle and is often called 'The Most Magical Place on Earth.'
What is magic kingdom?
This flowering plant, known for its large pink blossoms, is the state flower of Mississippi.
What is the Magnolia?
Located in North Carolina, this massive estate built by George Vanderbilt is America's largest privately-owned home.
What is the Biltmore Estate?
This large mammal, once almost extinct in the southeast, is making a comeback in the wetlands.
What is the American Black Bear?
This crispy, golden dish is a Southern staple often paired with sweet tea and biscuits.
What is fried chicken?
Located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, this theme park was created by a country music legend.
What is Dollywood?
This carnivorous plant is native to the Carolinas and catches insects in its leaves.
What is the Venus Flytrap?
This historic fort in South Carolina was the site of the first shots of the Civil War.
What is Fort Sumter?
This fast-moving predator is Florida's state animal.
What is the Florida Panther?
Held in Memphis, this world-famous festival celebrates a tangy and smoky Southern favorite.
What is the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest?
This Universal Studios park in Orlando takes you on adventures with Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, and Marvel superheroes.
What is Islands of Adventure?
A tall pine tree native to the southeast and crucial for longleaf pine ecosystems.
What is the Longleaf Pine?
This natural wonder in Tennessee and North Carolina is the most visited national park in the U.S.
What are the Great Smoky Mountains?
This type of turtle, known for its large size and prehistoric appearance, can be found in rivers and lakes.
What is the alligator (snapping) turtle?
Buc-ee’s is known for its wide selection of this snack, which is a favorite among customers for its sweetness and chewiness.
What are Beaver Nuggets?
With thrilling roller coasters like Fury 325, this theme park in North Carolina is known as the 'Thrill Capital of the Southeast.'
What is Carowinds?