Why take a day trip from Orlando to the Everglades
A real escape from the city
Airboat rides that feel straight out of a movie
Meet the Everglades’ most iconic residents
Incredible wildlife everywhere you look
A different side of Florida
What tour is best for you?
| Tour | Inclusions | Highlights | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Orlando: Wild Florida Airboat Tour with Gator Park Tickets | Everglades airboat tour for 30 mins; Access to Wild Florida Gator Park | A quick, exciting airboat ride perfect for first-timers, plus full access to the Gator Park’s animals and exhibits. | 30 minutes (flexible visit time) | From $36 |
Orlando: Wild Florida 1-Hour Airboat Tour with Gator Park Tickets | 1-hour Everglades airboat tour; Access to Wild Florida Gator Park | A longer, more immersive airboat adventure that takes you deeper into the headwaters of the Everglades with plenty of wildlife-spotting opportunities. | 1 hour (flexible visit time) | From $64 |
Orlando: Wild Florida Airboat Tour with Wildlife Park & Transportation from Orlando | 1-hour airboat ride through the Everglades; Admission to Wildlife Park; Access to the Wild Florida facility; Round-trip transportation | The most convenient option, transportation included, leaving you free to sit back and enjoy a guided day exploring Wild Florida. | Around 5 hours | From $125 |
Orlando: Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park | Self-guided drive-thru in your own vehicle; Access to Wild Florida Adventure Park; Access to Wild Florida Gator Park; Access to Nuisance Alligator Pond | A relaxed, self-paced drive through open habitats where you’ll spot giraffes, antelope, bison, and more from your own vehicle. | Flexible (self-drive) | From $35 |
Orlando: Wild Florida 1‑Hour Airboat Tour with Gator Park Tickets + Wild Florida Drive‑Thru Safari Park | 1-hour Everglades airboat tour; Access to Wild Florida Gator Park; Self-guided drive-thru in your own vehicle; Access to Wild Florida Adventure Park; Access to Nuisance Alligator Pond | A full wildlife day with an extended airboat ride, close-up encounters at the Gator Park, and a safari drive featuring exotic animals. | 1 hour + flexible park/safari time | From $99 |
Highlights from your day trip

Airboat ride across real Everglades marsh




The region deconstructed
| Region | Wildlife highlights | Access from Miami | Terrain type | Tour style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wild Florida (Everglades headwaters) | Alligators, wading birds, turtles, exotic wildlife | 45–60 mins south of Orlando | Marshes, wetlands, wildlife park | Airboat rides, wildlife park, safari |
Gator Park | Gators, tropical birds, mammals | Within Wild Florida | Boardwalks, enclosures | Nature walks, photos, encounters |
Drive-Thru Safari Park | Giraffes, bison, antelope, zebra | Within Wild Florida | Open-range habitats | Self-drive safari, animal feeding |

















