I've never seen a fox in Fort Lauderdale, but they are out there! Another interesting visit in FL is the Fern Forest Park. The famous walkway keeps your feet dry as you walk above the wetland. You can visit the museum in this park and take a self-guided tour. You will see lots of plants that no longer exist in downtown Fort Lauderdale. We have contained nature and you might need insect repellent to protect yourself from mosquitoes. This walkway is similar to a walk near the beach at West Lake Park. It gives you an idea of how similar trails cover the swamp in Loxahatchee (near West Palm Beach) and places farther to the north (near Orlando and Gainesville).
Near to this park is Butterfly World, where hundreds of butterflies are born each day.