Florida isn’t just one thing.

It’s tannin-stained rivers and turquoise water. It’s quiet trails, loud sandbars, and places you only hear about through a friend of a friend. And depending on who you ask, the “real” Florida may look completely different.

Take this quick personality test to find out what kind of Floridian you are and how you can help protect the places that feel like home.

First things first…

Where would you rather spend a day on the water?

A. Santa Fe River
B. Bahia Honda State Park
C. Honeymoon Island
D. Ginnie Springs

Your ideal Florida weekend looks like:

A. In the blind by 5am, dinner on the table by 5pm
B. No alarm, Pub Sub at high tide, sunset selfie
C. Adding the Florida scrub-jay to your lifer list
D. Finally hitting that rope swing you’ve been floating past

Your niche Florida knowledge is:

A. Your redfish honey hole
B. The best beach access points with free parking
C. Whether a plant is native, nonnative, or invasive
D. You know where the best spring is (but you’re not geotagging it on social media)

What’s on your feet?

A. Waterproof boots
B. Flip flops
C. Hiking boots
D. Barefoot, obviously

Be honest…how often are you putting on SPF?

A. I’m out at dawn and dusk…so not really
B. Constantly reapplying (reef-safe only!)
C. SPF on my face, covered everywhere else
D. The tree canopy’s got me

You see a Florida panther. What’s your reaction?

A. just shock, awe, and respect
B. “I thought cats hated water?”
C. whispers “hand me my zoom lens”
D. “pspspsps…”

Pick your Florida ride:

A. Airboat
B. A friend-of-a-friend’s boat
C. Happy to walk
D. Innertube

You get to your spot and you’re not happy to see:

A. Someone else’s tree stand
B. Someone anchoring right on coral
C. Mosquitoes
D.Algae bloom

Count up your answers. Were you mostly A’s, B’s, C’s, or D’s?

🐊 Mostly A’s: Florida (Wo)man

Mud on your boots, sun on your neck, and probably a fishing rod in hand. You feel most at home in the Everglades or deep in the woods, far from crowds. Chances are you aren’t a first-generation Floridian: you come from a long line of swamp explorers. You’re tough, curious, and maybe a little unpredictable.

Animal match: American alligator
Personality: Adventurous, untamed, old-Florida soul

How to Give:
Support the wild places you call home through the Preserving Our Outdoor Heritage Fund, the Wildlife Foundation of Florida license plate, or efforts focused on combatting invasive species.

🐬 Mostly B’s: The Beach Bum

Saltwater runs through your veins. Your perfect day involves sunshine, turquoise water, and absolutely no schedule because you’re on island time. You have a favorite Key you’ve been going to for years, you know your way around a good sandbar, and your car probably has sand permanently embedded in it.

Animal match: Bottlenose dolphin
Personality: Fun-loving, social, loyal

How to Give:
Help protect Florida’s coasts and marine life through the Marine Mammal Fund, the Discover Florida’s Oceans license plate, or the Restoring Our Reefs Fund.

🦩 Mostly C’s: The Wildlife Watcher

You’re always scanning the horizon and the shallows for movement, binoculars ready. Whether it’s a rare bird sighting or a passing manatee, you’re the first in your group to spot it. You grew up on Animal Planet, and you remember exactly where you were when Steve Irwin died (RIP). You’re patient, observant, and deeply connected to the natural world.

Animal match: Great blue heron
Personality: Curious, patient, eco-conscious

How to Give:
Support Florida’s most vulnerable species through the Conserve Wildlife Fund or by purchasing a Conserve Wildlife license plate.

🐢 Mostly D’s: The River Rat

You’d take a river float over a beach day every time. You know which springs are worth the drive and which rope swings are worth the risk. Cooler packed, music going, surrounded by friends: you’re here to float and count turtles on the river bank.

Animal match: Manatee
Personality: Social, carefree, courageous

How to Give:
Help protect Florida’s springs and freshwater ecosystems through the Protecting Florida Springs license plate.

Whether you’re deep in the swamp, out on the reef, spotting wildlife, or floating down a spring, we all share one thing: We love Florida. And protecting these places ensures they’ll be here for generations to come.