You're kids are so brave, I'd be petrified to catch alligators because I just don't like touching animals, even cats and dogs ( yes I'm such a chicken!!)
I also want to drop by to say your content is awesome and thanks for posting in the Pinmapple community all the time. However it often pains me to see they're more photography rather than travel focused (not that I personally mind). Every community curator work to certain guidelines according to their community niche, like this post it would have been perfect for say, the Amazing Nature community or even the Family and Friends community.
Don't get me wrong,I'm not saying don't do photography posts because that's your strength. All I'm saying is post your post in the appropriate community. If it's photography, Photography Lovers or Photography DAC would be good, wildlife nature in Amazing Nature, and for travel of course please come to Pinmapple. That way you can get the most support as the curators will be looking for content that fits with their community niche. Sometimes all you need is to tweak the the angle a little to make it fit.
Hope this helps ( sorry I know you didn't ask for it) and hope to continue see your travel content in Pinmapple! We love it!