I agree - these particular subjects are about 2400 km from my abode!
The first pic I posted shows Bethany, a really nice retreat center in a suburb of Tampa, Florida. I try to make it there about every three years with other priests. We walk among the gators there - really helps with the prayer!

There are plenty of small gators in the area and at least one monster about 13-14 feet long. Mostly, they stick to the lake or the island in the middle of it, avoiding people - but that doesn't make them any less intimidating. The second set of photos was taken from a tour boat somewhere to the south, near the Everglades. An easy way to get closer. I hear there are some crocs as well as gators out that way.