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Wild Florida Tours: Your nature escape near Orlando
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
START POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Start your adventure at Sawgrass Recreation Park, where winding waterways and wildlife bring the Everglades to life.
1
Airboat tour
40 minutes
Tickets included
Glide across the shimmering waters on a guided 40-minute airboat ride, venturing into hidden corners of this UNESCO-listed ecosystem.
Air boat
2
Reptile exhibit
Tickets included
Get up close with native Florida reptiles, including turtles, snakes, and rescued alligators.
3
Wildlife show
Tickets included (based on selection)
Enhance your experience by upgrading your ticket to include an exciting live wildlife show.
Bonus: The upgrade also comes with round-trip transportation, making your visit to the Everglades completely hassle-free and convenient.
4
END POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Glide through the Sawgrass Recreation Park on an airboat & see fascinating reptile exhibits up close.
Close to: Fort Lauderdale
- Everything you get: A 40-minute airboat tour led by an expert guide takes you through the Sawgrass Recreation Park at the UNESCO-listed Everglades. Enjoy a small-group ride and get close to rare wildlife like alligators and birds. Visit the reptile exhibit to see native species, including snakes and turtles.
- Why choose this: Airboat tours with a guide offer a more personalized experience, taking you to hidden areas most visitors miss.
- Upgrades: Choose the airboat tour with the wildlife show included along with transportation from Miami for a hassle-free round-trip journey.
Glide through the Sawgrass Recreation Park on an airboat & see fascinating reptile exhibits up close.
Close to: Fort Lauderdale
- Everything you get: A 40-minute airboat tour led by an expert guide takes you through the Sawgrass Recreation Park at the UNESCO-listed Everglades. Enjoy a small-group ride and get close to rare wildlife like alligators and birds. Visit the reptile exhibit to see native species, including snakes and turtles.
- Why choose this: Airboat tours with a guide offer a more personalized experience, taking you to hidden areas most visitors miss.
- Upgrades: Choose the airboat tour with the wildlife show included along with transportation from Miami for a hassle-free round-trip journey.
Inclusions
- 40-minute airboat tour in Sawgrass Recreation Park
- Live English-speaking guide
- Entry to alligator and reptile exhibit
- Ear protection
- Wildlife show (as per option selected)
- Round-trip transportation from Miami (as per option selected)
- The boats are not wheelchair accessible but the exhibits are.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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3.9
32 ratings
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Guests from Poland, Israel, Spain and over 14 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Merrilee
May 2025Verified booking
I was amazed by the overall experience especially the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. We arrived an hour earlier and asked if we could get on the next airboat and he did it without hesitation. Then we had Captain Adam as our guide and he was knowledgeable and great at pointing out not just gators but the different birds we saw. It was a great experience and the price was very reasonable. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for starting our vacation out perfectly.
Alan
Apr 2025Verified booking
There was a major problem with the pickup in downtown Miami. We showed up early as instructed, but were told that there was no such 2;00pm tour from the staff at the Big Bus Kiosk. A manager got involved and told us that often, you sell tickets, but if the bus is full in Miami Beach, you just skip the Miami stop for paid customers! This is outrageous! After he made multiple phone calls, a bus arrived 75 minutes late and not every ticket holder was able to board the bus. We were able to do so, but others were left behind for a hypothetical second bus! This problem spoiled our experience, as we wasted a lot of time and were unsure if the bus would ever show up.
Pablo
Jul 2025Verified booking
German top! We had a great time
William
May 2025Verified booking
People who work there and gave their best to show us around
Richard
May 2025Verified booking
The staff were knowledgeable, accommodating and entertaining!
Diego
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very nice better than our expectations
Rebeca
Jul 2025Verified booking
BALDOMERO
Jun 2025Verified booking
Joanna
Jun 2025Verified booking
Walenia
Jun 2025Verified booking
Selena
Jun 2025Verified booking
Gabrielle
Jun 2025Verified booking
Carol
Jun 2025Verified booking
Almog
May 2025Verified booking
Georgina
May 2025Verified booking
KAMEL
May 2025Verified booking
Schindler
Apr 2025Verified booking
Niles
Apr 2025Verified booking
Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
The boat ride was nice but there was no wildlife no birds and no alligators. We saw the head of one alligator for one second and the guide said you can't see them now but only at night. A shame that I didn't know that before I booked! Very disappointing!!!!
Martin
May 2025Verified booking
The ride start late, I ¿came right on time... plety actually... and we had a bunch of scheduled activities for that that. The ride was zero emotions or widlife engagements. Wont be back ever
patricia
Apr 2025Verified booking
Peter
Apr 2025Verified booking
Captain Jack, the crocodile and the airboat!
Geunyeong
Apr 2025Verified booking
I loved the gator encounter part that I had a chance to touch a baby gator.
Joanna
Apr 2025Verified booking
Nelly
Apr 2025Verified booking
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
START POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Board the night airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park to begin your tour.
1
Airboat night tour of the Everglades
60 minutes
Tickets included
This thrilling 60-minute adventure will take you deep into the Everglades, where you'll pause at key spots to search for alligators, night birds, and other nocturnal wildlife by flashlight. Your expert captain will lead the way with sharp spotting skills and entertaining commentary, making every moment unforgettable.
Air boat
2
Alligator & reptile exhibit
Tickets included
You’ll also get all-day access to the reptile exhibit with your ticket where you can see native species like rescued alligators, snakes, and more.
3
END POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
START POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Reach the Sawgrass Recreation Park and board the private airboat to begin your tour.
1
Airboat tour of the Everglades
60 minutes
Tickets included
Start your one-hour guided tour on your private airboat. Your adventure covers exclusive areas of the Everglades, where you get to see native and exotic wildlife. Learn about the history and evolution of the ecosystem and their habitats, and glide through with speeds reaching up to 40mph as you witness untamed wilderness up close.
Air boat
2
Alligator & reptile exhibit
1 activities
Tickets included
Visit the Reptile Exhibit and learn more about the native reptile species in Florida, and the ongoing conservation efforts, and see friendly turtles, iguanas, and the 1,000-pound alligator, Cannibal. Get to witness how the animals survive in the wild with demonstrations conducted by expert handlers.
Things to do
Meet a Baby Alligator experience
Included in price
Get a chance to get close to and touch a baby alligator, under the guidance and supervision of the handlers, with the Meet a Baby Alligator experience at the Park.
3
END POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
START POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Start your adventure at Sawgrass Recreation Park, where winding waterways and wildlife bring the Everglades to life.
1
Airboat tour
40 minutes
Tickets included
Glide across the shimmering waters on a guided 40-minute airboat ride, venturing into hidden corners of this UNESCO-listed ecosystem.
Air boat
2
Reptile exhibit
Tickets included
Get up close with native Florida reptiles, including turtles, snakes, and rescued alligators.
3
Wildlife show
Tickets included (based on selection)
Enhance your experience by upgrading your ticket to include an exciting live wildlife show.
Bonus: The upgrade also comes with round-trip transportation, making your visit to the Everglades completely hassle-free and convenient.
4
END POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Zoom through Sawgrass Recreation Park on an airboat and encounter Florida’s native reptiles up close.
Close to: Fort Lauderdale
- Everything you get: Set out on a 40-minute airboat journey with a professional guide and explore the park’s wetlands, home to alligators, birds, and other wildlife. After your ride, visit the reptile exhibit, where you can see native species like snakes and turtles.
- Why choose this: Discover the natural beauty of Sawgrass Recreation Park with a thrilling airboat ride that takes you to untouched areas filled with wildlife.
- Upgrades: Opt for an airboat night tour to explore the wetlands after dark or choose a private airboat tour for a more exclusive experience.
Zoom through Sawgrass Recreation Park on an airboat and encounter Florida’s native reptiles up close.
Close to: Fort Lauderdale
- Everything you get: Set out on a 40-minute airboat journey with a professional guide and explore the park’s wetlands, home to alligators, birds, and other wildlife. After your ride, visit the reptile exhibit, where you can see native species like snakes and turtles.
- Why choose this: Discover the natural beauty of Sawgrass Recreation Park with a thrilling airboat ride that takes you to untouched areas filled with wildlife.
- Upgrades: Opt for an airboat night tour to explore the wetlands after dark or choose a private airboat tour for a more exclusive experience.
Inclusions
- 40-min airboat tour
- Live English-speaking guide
- Entry to alligator and reptile exhibit
- Ear protection
- Nighttime airboat tour (as per option selected)
- Private airboat tour (as per option selected)
- The boats are not wheelchair accessible but the exhibits are.
- The night tour also comes with access to the alligator and reptile exhibit during the day of your visit.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Reviews
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4.0
25 ratings
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Guests from Poland, Israel, Netherlands and over 10 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Merrilee
May 2025Verified booking
I was amazed by the overall experience especially the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. We arrived an hour earlier and asked if we could get on the next airboat and he did it without hesitation. Then we had Captain Adam as our guide and he was knowledgeable and great at pointing out not just gators but the different birds we saw. It was a great experience and the price was very reasonable. We can't wait to come back. Thank you for starting our vacation out perfectly.
William
May 2025Verified booking
People who work there and gave their best to show us around
Bina
May 2025Verified booking
It was very unique and educational experience.
Diego
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very nice better than our expectations
Rebeca
Jul 2025Verified booking
Joanna
Jun 2025Verified booking
Walenia
Jun 2025Verified booking
Selena
Jun 2025Verified booking
Gabrielle
Jun 2025Verified booking
Almog
May 2025Verified booking
KAMEL
May 2025Verified booking
Schindler
Apr 2025Verified booking
Niles
Apr 2025Verified booking
Deborah
Jun 2025Verified booking
The boat ride was nice but there was no wildlife no birds and no alligators. We saw the head of one alligator for one second and the guide said you can't see them now but only at night. A shame that I didn't know that before I booked! Very disappointing!!!!
Martin
May 2025Verified booking
The ride start late, I ¿came right on time... plety actually... and we had a bunch of scheduled activities for that that. The ride was zero emotions or widlife engagements. Wont be back ever
Peter
Apr 2025Verified booking
Captain Jack, the crocodile and the airboat!
Geunyeong
Apr 2025Verified booking
I loved the gator encounter part that I had a chance to touch a baby gator.
Joanna
Apr 2025Verified booking
Nelly
Apr 2025Verified booking
Michelle
Apr 2025Verified booking
Jalpa
Apr 2025Verified booking
Małgorzata
Mar 2025Verified booking
Gabriela
Mar 2025Verified booking
Virginia
Apr 2025Verified booking
Attilio
Dec 2024Verified booking
Experience never done before, we only saw one alligator but considering the weather conditions we were lucky to have encountered it
View original review in Italian
Itinerary
START POINT
Coopertown The Original Airboat Tour of Everglades National Park
Reach the Coopertown Airboat Ride ticket booth to exchange your voucher for an airboat ride ticket and begin your airboat tour.
Note: The entrance fee to Everglades National Park isn’t included in your ticket. You’ll pay it separately at the gate.
1
Airboat tour
Tickets included
Enjoy an airboat ride through the Everglades led by expert guides at Coopertown as you glide past wildlife-rich hammocks and alligator holes.
Air boat
2
Everglades National Park
2 activities
Travel through a Hardwood Hammock to enter Everglades National Park, and glide through the River of Grass as you stop at alligator holes and witness the abundant wildlife up close. See the famous Florida alligators, the colorful Purple Gallinule, the endangered Everglades Snail Kite, turtles, grackles, and more.
Things to do
1. Alligator exhibit
Included in price
See the Florida alligators up close in a controlled environment. Learn about their habitat, upkeep, care, and conservation efforts, and the role they play in maintaining the Everglades ecosystem.
2. Coopertown experience
Included in price
Interact with the friendly folks of Coopertown. Go through the visitor book, view the past guests, and learn about the cultural and historical significance of Coopertown and the Everglades. Enjoy a drink or two, and end your trip with a meal shared with some local legends and stories.
(Food and beverages are not included with your ticket)
Air boat
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END POINT
Coopertown The Original Airboat Tour of Everglades National Park
Let an expert local guide show you Florida’s wildlife up close on this airboat tour of Everglades National Park at Coopertown.
Close to: Miami
- Everything you get: Get a personalized, guided airboat tour of Everglades National Park, and learn about the Everglades’ wildlife & ecosystem. See Florida alligators, the Purple Gallinule, herons, and other wildlife thriving in their habitat. Meet the locals at Coopertown for more insight into their history & culture.
- Why choose this: The airboat tour, operating since 1945, offers a unique insight into the culture and evolution of the area, its people, and the ecosystem.
Let an expert local guide show you Florida’s wildlife up close on this airboat tour of Everglades National Park at Coopertown.
Close to: Miami
- Everything you get: Get a personalized, guided airboat tour of Everglades National Park, and learn about the Everglades’ wildlife & ecosystem. See Florida alligators, the Purple Gallinule, herons, and other wildlife thriving in their habitat. Meet the locals at Coopertown for more insight into their history & culture.
- Why choose this: The airboat tour, operating since 1945, offers a unique insight into the culture and evolution of the area, its people, and the ecosystem.
Inclusions
- 40-min guided airboat tour
- Access to the alligator exhibit
Exclusions
- Everglades National Park entrance fee ($20–$35 for those 16 years and older)
- Gratuities
- Food and beverage
- Transportation to and from the location
- The entrance fee to Everglades National Park is not included in your ticket. You’ll pay it separately at the gate at $35 per vehicle or $20 per person. Children 15 years and younger can enter for free.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for the tour.
- Carry water, insect repellent, a hat, and sunscreen with you on this experience.
- The first airboat tour begins at 9am and the final airboat tour for the day departs at 4:30pm.
- Airboats depart every 20 to 30 minutes.
- The final animal show begins at 4:30pm, and the last Airboat Tour departs at 5pm
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION4 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
START POINT
2 starting points available
60 kms
50 minutes
1
Everglades Holiday Park
3 activities
Tickets included
Photo stop, Sightseeing
Highlights
1. Airboat ride
Included in price
When you arrive, you’ll hop on a classic Florida airboat and cruise through the famous "River of Grass." It’s an amazing way to get right into the heart of the Everglades. Keep an eye out for alligators, unique birds, and all sorts of fascinating plants along the way—it’s a great chance to see wildlife up close!
2. Wildlife show
Included in price
After the airboat tour, attend a thrilling wildlife show featuring real alligators. The show offers insights into the behavior and biology of these fascinating creatures and may involve some sort of interaction.
3. Free time and refreshments
Included in price
You have some free time to explore the park's facilities, visit the gift shop, or purchase snacks and refreshments. The refreshments, souvenirs, and park's activities are not included in the ticket.
60 kms
50 minutes
2
END POINT
2 ending points available
1. Miami Beach
2. Bayside Marketplace
With transportation from multiple spots in Miami, this Everglades Holiday Park tour is an easy-breezy experience.
Pick-up points: Miami (Miami Beach & Bayside Marketplace)
- Everything you get: This 4-hour adventure that starts.at Miami, comes with an airboat ride, entry to Everglades Holiday Park, and an exciting wildlife show. Expert guides will share cool facts about the ecosystem in either English or Spanish depending on the tour you choose.You’ll even get a free photo to remember the trip by.
- Why choose this: It’s an easy, no-stress way to explore the Everglades. Transportation from Miami and expert guides make the whole experience smooth, fun, and full of great insights.
With transportation from multiple spots in Miami, this Everglades Holiday Park tour is an easy-breezy experience.
Pick-up points: Miami (Miami Beach & Bayside Marketplace)
- Everything you get: This 4-hour adventure that starts.at Miami, comes with an airboat ride, entry to Everglades Holiday Park, and an exciting wildlife show. Expert guides will share cool facts about the ecosystem in either English or Spanish depending on the tour you choose.You’ll even get a free photo to remember the trip by.
- Why choose this: It’s an easy, no-stress way to explore the Everglades. Transportation from Miami and expert guides make the whole experience smooth, fun, and full of great insights.
Inclusions
- Round-trip transportation from select locations in Miami (Miami Beach & Bayside Marketplace)
- Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (based on option selected)
- Entry to Everglades Holiday Park
- Airboat ride
- Wildlife show
- Tip: On the airboat ride, keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Florida panther. The Everglades is one of their last habitats.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Be sure to pack comfortable shoes, water, bug spray, a hat, and some sunscreen for the trip.
- Find the complete details on departure times and locations here.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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3.5
10 ratings
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Guests from Ireland, Portugal, United Kingdom and over 8 countries have loved this experience
What our guests say
Alan
Apr 2025Verified booking
There was a major problem with the pickup in downtown Miami. We showed up early as instructed, but were told that there was no such 2;00pm tour from the staff at the Big Bus Kiosk. A manager got involved and told us that often, you sell tickets, but if the bus is full in Miami Beach, you just skip the Miami stop for paid customers! This is outrageous! After he made multiple phone calls, a bus arrived 75 minutes late and not every ticket holder was able to board the bus. We were able to do so, but others were left behind for a hypothetical second bus! This problem spoiled our experience, as we wasted a lot of time and were unsure if the bus would ever show up.
Pablo
Jul 2025Verified booking
German top! We had a great time
Richard
May 2025Verified booking
The staff were knowledgeable, accommodating and entertaining!
BALDOMERO
Jun 2025Verified booking
Carol
Jun 2025Verified booking
Georgina
May 2025Verified booking
patricia
Apr 2025Verified booking
Juan
May 2025Verified booking
We arrive to Soundstate park at front of Greenview hotel at 10am. We meet a guide from Big Bus at 10:05am and we ask her if we loose or not our tour to everglades and she response us that the only place to pickup the tour to Everglades in Soutbeach marketplace, not there. We come back to the next day to our country and we loose the opportunity to knows the everglades. We start a chat with you to ask a solution same day, but you are really slow specially in this kind of businesses and agter 48 hours we receive a "solution" to reschedule our tour... 24 hour before we arrive to Colombia. For all the mistakes about the info make for your company we ask you to redund completely the money of our tours... after some days, no response from you.
Diego
Apr 2025Verified booking
Everything was very nice, we hired the service in Spanish and only the bus driver was bilingual, the most important part which was the visit in the hovercraft was all in English.
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Colin
Feb 2025Verified booking
The instructions advised us to be at Soundscape Park Miami Beach 15 minutes before our 10am pickup time. We were there at 9.40am. However, the guide at the stop told us that the bus for our Everglades trip had already left at 9.30am, and that the instructions in the Headout App for pickup time were wrong. Luckily they managed to get us on a later Everglades trip that day. But this was our last day in Miami, and it really disrupted all of our plans. We had to hastily rearrange a lot of other things we had planned to do. The Everglades trip itself was brilliant. But the inconvenience and frustration over the wrong pickup time instructions spoiled our last day somewhat.
Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
START POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Board the night airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park to begin your tour.
1
Airboat night tour of the Everglades
60 minutes
Tickets included
This thrilling 60-minute adventure will take you deep into the Everglades, where you'll pause at key spots to search for alligators, night birds, and other nocturnal wildlife by flashlight. Your expert captain will lead the way with sharp spotting skills and entertaining commentary, making every moment unforgettable.
Air boat
2
Alligator & reptile exhibit
Tickets included
You’ll also get all-day access to the reptile exhibit with your ticket where you can see native species like rescued alligators, snakes, and more.
3
END POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Spot alligators by spotlight & stargaze on this thrilling night airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
Close to: Fort Lauderdale
- Everything you get: Take a 60-min airboat ride at night through the Everglades with a captain, as you search for alligators, and other reptiles, insects and amphibians. Use a flashlights to spot these creatures, plus get free daytime entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park exhibits.
- Why choose this: Combine the thrill of nighttime airboat ride, expert wildlife spotting, and immersive experience, all under a starry Everglades sky.
Spot alligators by spotlight & stargaze on this thrilling night airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
Close to: Fort Lauderdale
- Everything you get: Take a 60-min airboat ride at night through the Everglades with a captain, as you search for alligators, and other reptiles, insects and amphibians. Use a flashlights to spot these creatures, plus get free daytime entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park exhibits.
- Why choose this: Combine the thrill of nighttime airboat ride, expert wildlife spotting, and immersive experience, all under a starry Everglades sky.
Inclusions
- 60-min nighttime airboat ride
- Complimentary entrance to exhibits at Sawgrass Recreation Park during the day
- Ear protection
- Free parking onsite
- Airboat captain gratuity
Exclusions
- Food and beverages
- These night tours are only available for those who make advance reservations so book your Everglades adventure online beforehand.
- To visit the exhibit areas at Sawgrass Recreation Park between 9am and 5pm, bring your night tour voucher and a valid ID for entry.
- This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- Each tour requires at least 10 passengers to operate. Guests will be notified on the tour day if the minimum isn’t met or if the tour is canceled due to bad weather.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Itinerary
START POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Reach the Sawgrass Recreation Park and board the private airboat to begin your tour.
1
Airboat tour of the Everglades
60 minutes
Tickets included
Start your one-hour guided tour on your private airboat. Your adventure covers exclusive areas of the Everglades, where you get to see native and exotic wildlife. Learn about the history and evolution of the ecosystem and their habitats, and glide through with speeds reaching up to 40mph as you witness untamed wilderness up close.
Air boat
2
Alligator & reptile exhibit
1 activities
Tickets included
Visit the Reptile Exhibit and learn more about the native reptile species in Florida, and the ongoing conservation efforts, and see friendly turtles, iguanas, and the 1,000-pound alligator, Cannibal. Get to witness how the animals survive in the wild with demonstrations conducted by expert handlers.
Things to do
Meet a Baby Alligator experience
Included in price
Get a chance to get close to and touch a baby alligator, under the guidance and supervision of the handlers, with the Meet a Baby Alligator experience at the Park.
3
END POINT
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Private Everglades airboat tour with wildlife exhibits—no crowds, just your group, and meet an alligator!
Starting point: Sawgrass Recreation Park (25 miles west of Fort Lauderdale)
- Everything you get: This 60-min private airboat tour zooms across the Sawgrass Recreation Park at 40mph. It includes the alligator & reptile exhibit with a 1,000-pound alligator known as Cannibal, plus the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience with expert handlers. You can even choose between group sizes of 4, 6, 12, or 15 according to your preference.
- Why choose this: It’s just you and your group. No strangers, no crowds. This private tour offers an intimate way to experience the Everglades.
Private Everglades airboat tour with wildlife exhibits—no crowds, just your group, and meet an alligator!
Starting point: Sawgrass Recreation Park (25 miles west of Fort Lauderdale)
- Everything you get: This 60-min private airboat tour zooms across the Sawgrass Recreation Park at 40mph. It includes the alligator & reptile exhibit with a 1,000-pound alligator known as Cannibal, plus the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience with expert handlers. You can even choose between group sizes of 4, 6, 12, or 15 according to your preference.
- Why choose this: It’s just you and your group. No strangers, no crowds. This private tour offers an intimate way to experience the Everglades.
Inclusions
- Entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park
- 60-min private airboat tour
- Entry to alligator & reptile exhibit
- ”Meet a Baby Alligator” experience
- Gratuity for airboat captain
- Ear protection
- Free parking onsite
- Groups of 4, 6, 12, or 15 (as per option selected)
- Children aged 6 and under need to wear a life jacket while they are on the airboat.
- Children aged 3 and under can board the airboat for free.
- Pregnant women can participate as well, but it is recommended they consult a doctor before the experience.
- Private tours get reserved fast, so make sure to book your experience at least a week in advance.
- Service animals are allowed in the Park but at your own risk. They are not allowed on the airboat. Those with mobility issues can participate in the airboat tour. The airboats are not wheelchair-accessible, but assistance is provided in case necessary.
- The animal exhibits are wheelchair-accessible, and wheelchairs are available at no cost at the Park.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Glide through Everglades Holiday Park on an airboat, spot wild alligators, and catch a thrilling Gator Boys show.
Starting point: Everglades Holiday Park (30 miles west of Fort Lauderdale)
- Everything you get: A 60-minute airboat ride guided by an expert, gliding through the Everglades’ cypress forests. Enjoy a 20-minute live alligator show by the Gator Boys and receive a free professional group photo. Access the gift shop, cozy café, and general store for souvenirs and refreshments.
- Why choose this: Explore Everglades on an airboat, spot wild alligators, and enjoy a thrilling live show by the Gator Boys in the largest subtropical wetland.
- Upgrades: Travel with ease—book the airboat tour with round-trip Miami transfers.
Glide through Everglades Holiday Park on an airboat, spot wild alligators, and catch a thrilling Gator Boys show.
Starting point: Everglades Holiday Park (30 miles west of Fort Lauderdale)
- Everything you get: A 60-minute airboat ride guided by an expert, gliding through the Everglades’ cypress forests. Enjoy a 20-minute live alligator show by the Gator Boys and receive a free professional group photo. Access the gift shop, cozy café, and general store for souvenirs and refreshments.
- Why choose this: Explore Everglades on an airboat, spot wild alligators, and enjoy a thrilling live show by the Gator Boys in the largest subtropical wetland.
- Upgrades: Travel with ease—book the airboat tour with round-trip Miami transfers.
Inclusions
- Fully narrated Everglades airboat tour
- English-speaking guide
- Gator Boys alligator show
- 1 free group photo per party
- Access to gift shop and café
- Bring along the credit card used for your online purchase (matching the last four digits) along with a matching driver’s license for verification.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
An intimate group tour to Everglades Safari Park with an airboat ride & round-trip transportation.
Pick-up point: Downtown Miami
- Everything you get: Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from Miami hotels, a guided drive to Everglades Safari Park, an exhilarating airboat ride, wildlife shows, nature trails, and the option to dine or shop, all in a small group of no more than 7 guests.
- Why choose this: A small group and hotel pickup make exploring the Everglades easy, stress-free, and more personal.
An intimate group tour to Everglades Safari Park with an airboat ride & round-trip transportation.
Pick-up point: Downtown Miami
- Everything you get: Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from Miami hotels, a guided drive to Everglades Safari Park, an exhilarating airboat ride, wildlife shows, nature trails, and the option to dine or shop, all in a small group of no more than 7 guests.
- Why choose this: A small group and hotel pickup make exploring the Everglades easy, stress-free, and more personal.
Inclusions
- Entry to Everglades Safari Park
- Airboat ride
- Round-trip hotel transportation from Miami
- Small group tour (max 7 people)
- Pickup times will be confirmed 1–3 days before your tour. If you're unable to check your email or phone, please be in the lobby at least 30 minutes before departure.
- Dress for comfort in the Everglades' heat and humidity. Opt for breathable clothes like t-shirts, shorts, or moisture-wicking fabrics.
- Closed-toe shoes or sturdy sneakers are ideal for navigating muddy or uneven paths.
- Don’t forget a hat and sunglasses to shield yourself from the strong sun.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Get hands-on with exotic animals in a private encounter guided by expert wildlife handlers.
Starting point: Sawgrass Recreation Park (25 miles west of Fort Lauderdale)
- Everything you get: Enjoy a 45-minute, small-group wildlife experience with up to 5 exotic animals like baby alligators, snakes, and foxes, in a private section of the park. Get expert-led interactions, educational insights, and professionally shot photos to remember your adventure.
- Why choose this: This experience offers close, uncaged animal interactions in a relaxed setting with expert guidance. Ideal for those seeking an educational and memorable encounter beyond the typical tourist activity.
Get hands-on with exotic animals in a private encounter guided by expert wildlife handlers.
Starting point: Sawgrass Recreation Park (25 miles west of Fort Lauderdale)
- Everything you get: Enjoy a 45-minute, small-group wildlife experience with up to 5 exotic animals like baby alligators, snakes, and foxes, in a private section of the park. Get expert-led interactions, educational insights, and professionally shot photos to remember your adventure.
- Why choose this: This experience offers close, uncaged animal interactions in a relaxed setting with expert guidance. Ideal for those seeking an educational and memorable encounter beyond the typical tourist activity.
Inclusions
- Entry to Everglades Holiday Park
- Professional animal handlers
- 45-minute up-close encounter with 5 different animals
- Professionally clicked photos of your experience
Exclusions
- Additional photo packages (available at extra expense)
- Transfers
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- Animal Encounters are offered daily, every hour from 10am to 4pm. Advance reservations (at least 24 hours) are strongly recommended.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Your Wild Florida tours explained
Airboat tours
- Soar across the headwaters of the Everglades on a 30 or 60-min airboat ride.
- You’ll glide through real Florida marshland led by a US Coast Guard-certified captain who’ll help you spot alligators, wading birds, and more native wildlife.
- Both options include full access to the Wild Florida Gator Park, where you can watch live animal shows and meet over 200 species of native and exotic animals.
Recommended tours:
- 30-Min Everglades Airboat Tour with Wildlife Park Ticket
- 1-Hour Everglades Airboat Tour with Wildlife Park Ticket
Drive-Thru Safari
- Stay cool in your own car as you roll through 85 acres of Wild Florida’s Drive-Thru Safari Park.
- Spot giraffes, zebras, oryx, and bison roaming free in wide-open habitats, then stop by the Nuisance Alligator Pond to see relocated gators up close.
- Your ticket also gets you entry to the Wild Florida Gator Park, where live wildlife shows and interactive exhibits complete your day of adventure.
Recommended tours:
- Drive-Thru Safari Park
Plan your visit
Timings
Best time to visit
Getting there
Wildlife Park: 9am to 6pm from Monday to Saturday
Airboat Tours: 9am to 5pm from Monday to Saturday (last tour leaves at 4:30pm)
Drive-thru Safari: 9am to 6pm from Monday to Saturday (last car allowed to enter at 5pm)
- Try to book your airboat tour before 11am, especially in the warmer months. That’s when gators and birds are most active, and the temperatures are still comfortable.
- Weekdays have fewer crowds. If you can swing a visit on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, you’ll skip the weekend rush and enjoy a more relaxed vibe.
- Cooler months are the best time to visit, especially December to April. The weather’s mild, animals are easier to spot, and it’s all-around more comfortable. Summer (May to September) brings the heat and afternoon showers, but if you don’t mind that, you’ll have the park mostly to yourself.
Address: 3301 Lake Cypress Rd, Kenansville, FL 34739, United States | Find on Maps
Getting there by car:
- From Orlando: Take the Florida Turnpike south to Exit #244 (Kissimmee-St. Cloud). Head east on US-192 for 5 miles, then turn right on Vermont Avenue. After 12 miles (Vermont becomes Canoe Creek Rd), turn right onto Lake Cypress Road. Wild Florida is 2 miles ahead on your left.
- From Disney area: Go east on US-192 to Saint Cloud, turn right on Vermont Avenue, then follow the same directions as above.
- From Melbourne: Take US-192 west for about 40 miles to Saint Cloud, then left on Vermont Avenue, continue 12 miles, and right on Lake Cypress Road.
Getting there by public transport: There’s no public transportation to Wild Florida. Renting a car is your best bet.
- There’s a wheelchair-friendly ramp that takes you from the gift shop down to the airboat area. Just a heads-up: there are a few steps onto the boat itself, so a little help may be needed to board.
- The Gator Park is super easy to navigate. Everything is on the ground level, and the paths are smooth and made of compacted shell and concrete.
- All the main restrooms and common areas are wheelchair accessible.
- Service animals are welcome in most parts of the park, just not on the airboats.
- If you're visiting the Gator Park with anyone under 16 years old, make sure they're with an adult at all times.
- Furry friends will have to sit this one out. No pets are allowed in the park.
- As tempting as it is, please don’t touch or feed the animals; they’re on a special diet and need their space.
- Keep things calm. Avoid yelling, teasing, or tapping on the glass. Loud noises and sudden movements can really stress the animals out.
- Tossing anything into the habitats isn’t safe for the animals, so please don’t.
- For your own safety, stay on the paths and don’t climb over any fences or barriers.
- The entire Gator Park is smoke- and vape-free.
- Check in at least 45 mins before your scheduled airboat tour so you have time to park, grab a snack, and get settled.
- Dress for the outdoors. Lightweight clothes, comfy shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses will go a long way in the Florida sun.
- Don’t skip the Gator Park. Admission is included with most tickets, and it’s packed with over 200 animals, shows, and fun photo ops.
- Book giraffe feeding in advance. For a small fee, you can hand-feed the giraffes at the Safari Park; it’s a guest favorite and totally worth it.
- Stay hydrated. Florida heat is no joke, so keep a water bottle handy; there are spots to refill inside the park.
Chomp House Grill
After all the exploring, swing by Chomp House Grill for a casual fare. You’ll find everything from smoked barbecue, pulled pork, and juicy cheeseburgers to crispy chicken tenders and fan-favorite gator bites. There are also kid-friendly options and refreshing drinks to help you cool off. Grab a seat inside or dine outdoors with views of the Adventure Park.
Timings: Open daily from 9am to 5pm
Location: Inside the Wild Florida Adventure Park, near the Gator Pavilion
Discover Wild Florida’s native & exotic animals
Beyond Wild Florida
Universal Studios Orlando
If you’re looking for movie magic and themed rides, Universal Studios Orlando is the place to be. From exciting roller coasters to live shows and meeting your favorite characters, there’s something fun for everyone in the family.
Kennedy Space Center
For a day full of space exploration, the Kennedy Space Center offers a fascinating look at NASA’s launch facilities. You can learn about the history of space travel, meet real astronauts, and check out some interactive exhibits and simulators.
WonderWorks Orlando
WonderWorks is like stepping into a funhouse filled with hands-on science and mind-bending exhibits. It’s a great spot for curious minds of all ages who want to learn while having a blast in a unique indoor amusement park.
Frequently asked questions about Steamboat Natchez cruises
How far in advance should I book Wild Florida tours?
Booking your tours at least a week in advance is smart, especially in the cooler months when wildlife is more active and tour slots fill up quickly.
Can I combine multiple Wild Florida experiences in one day?
Definitely. You can book an airboat ride, plus the Drive-Thru Safari and Gator Park in a single visit.
Is Wild Florida suitable for kids and toddlers?
Absolutely! Wild Florida tours are a hit with families. Little ones love the up-close animal encounters and the Drive-Thru Safari. Just keep in mind that airboat rides have a minimum age of 2 years, and noise-canceling headphones are recommended for young ears.
Can I take a stroller around the park?
Yes. Gator Park is stroller-friendly, with flat, compact shell paths. Just note that strollers aren’t permitted on the airboats, so plan to park them before your ride.
What’s the difference between the 30-min and 1-hour airboat tours?
Both offer incredible views and wildlife, but the 11-hour tour goes deeper into the marshlands. You’ll cover more ground, see more wildlife, and enjoy a longer, wilder ride. It’s perfect for photographers and nature lovers.
Are Wild Florida airboat tours loud?
The engines are powerful, and your airboat tours can get loud. But don’t fret, hearing protection is provided. You can also bring your own noise-canceling headphones, especially for kids or guests sensitive to sound.
Are there restrooms on the airboats?
Nope. These are open-air, fast-moving vessels. You can use the restrooms near the gift shop or Gator Park before boarding.
Is Wild Florida worth it if I’ve already done an Everglades tour in South Florida?
It most definitely is. While South Florida Everglades tours show you vast sawgrass prairies and mangrove tunnels, Wild Florida reveals a totally different side of the ecosystem. Set in Central Florida, it’s more marshland than swamp. Think wide-open skies, glassy lakes, cypress-lined wetlands, and thriving bird colonies. Plus, you get the bonus of a full wildlife park and drive-thru safari, all in one spot. So even if you’ve been down south, this tour delivers a fresh, thrilling, and uniquely Central Florida take on the wild.