Marco Island is the gateway to the 10,000 Islands and wilfelife surrounds us...  Some of the wildlife you might see include: Alligators - Florida has one of only two species of alligators left in the world, the American alligator. Today, alligators have recovered from near extinction.Brown Pelicans - The pelican flock to docks to eat cleaned fillets and even hooked fish - often with deadly results.Burrowing Owls - These tiny, nine-inch tall birds of prey are underground dwellers. If abandoned holes aren't available, they will excavate their own homes in grassy fields and vacant lots. Unlike most owls, burrowing owls forage for insects, mice, snakes and other pests.Dolphins - These wonderful creatures can be found swimming all around Marco Island, sometimes you can even see them in the ... 08/18/2007