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Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, & Roundtrip Bus

1. Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, & Roundtrip Bus

Embark on an unforgettable journey from Miami to explore the wildlife of Florida. With skip-the-ticket-line entry and a free photo of your group included, your adventure begins at Everglades Holiday Park where you'll enjoy a thrilling 45-minute airboat ride and an educational wildlife show. Let our expert guide take you on a cruise through the Everglades, where you'll witness the beauty of native wildlife in their natural habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for alligators, soft-shelled turtles, and birds as your guide shares fascinating insights about these magnificent creatures. Experience a heart-pumping wildlife show and get up close with alligators. Discover how these captivating reptiles, once on the brink of extinction, made an incredible comeback in numbers. And don't forget to snap a photo with a baby alligator at the end of the show. As the tour comes to an end, board the bus back to Miami, filled with unforgettable memories of your wildlife adventure.

Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour and Park Entrance

2. Miami: Everglades Safari Park Airboat Tour and Park Entrance

Discover the flora and fauna of Everglades Safari Park while your captains navigate through the pristine waters of the national park on an airboat tour. Get to know this unique landscape up close with a guide. Enjoy wildlife shows, exhibits, an observation platform, and a jungle trail boardwalk. Begin your airboat journey deep into nature's mysterious wilderness. Relax as you pass through an intricate River of Grass system. Learn about the wetlands from your guide as you maneuver through this secretly preserved jungle and its inhabitants. Experience breathtaking panoramic views as you glide along the park with stops on levees along the way. Be on the lookout for alligators, turtles, deers, wild hogs, and raccoons. Encounter native flora and other exotic wildlife in the Everglades' lush vegetation and tranquility. After your 40-minute airboat ride, take a closer look at some of the animals that call the Florida Everglades home during an interactive Wildlife Nature Show. You can also explore the winding Jungle Trail on foot, view the observation deck, and see other park exhibits.

Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show

3. Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show

Discover the Everglades National Park, a diverse landscape providing crucial habitats for numerous rare and endangered species. Take an airboat ride, and view alligators, turtles, and even the elusive Florida panther.  After paying the park admission fee, immerse yourself in swampland often referred to as the River of Grass. The park known as such because of the endless prairies of sawgrass that rise three to ten feet above the surface of the water. Encounter lush vegetation of the Everglades which also includes mangroves, cypress, palms, pines, and hardwood hammocks (small islands). The sawgrass is often so dense that travel is only possible through natural water passages. Ride on an airboat, which is designed to operate well in shallow water and marshlands. Propelled by an aircraft-type propeller and powered by either an aircraft or automotive engine, have a fast and fun journey. Complete your visit with a wildlife and alligator show. Get up close with these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat.

Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

4. Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

Embark on a real adventure with an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades and entry to the alligator and reptile exhibit. Explore this fascinating natural wonder, hear the history of the Seminole people, and learn about the wildlife you sport from your captain. Board your airboat and glide out into the Everglades. As you cruise, listen to fascinating historical and ecological facts from your captain. Listen to tales of how the Native American Seminole people and panthers once coexisted in this lush wilderness. Keep an eye out for rare and endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water, through grassy rivers, and over the tropical marsh. After your airboat tour, head into the alligator and reptile exhibit. Get up close to a baby alligator and touch its unique skin and learn about these formidable predators.

Miami Combo: Panoramic Bus Tour, Bay Cruise, & Everglades

5. Miami Combo: Panoramic Bus Tour, Bay Cruise, & Everglades

Experience the vibrant city of Miami like never before with our 3-part tour package. This is your chance to see all the top sights of Miami, from the exotic wildlife of the Florida Everglades to the luxurious mansions of Miami Beach. Start your adventure with an exhilarating airboat ride through the Everglades, where you'll witness a rich array of wildlife and enjoy a wildlife show complete with the opportunity to hold a baby alligator. After your airboat ride, dive into the city of Miami with a guided tour of all the major spots, including Wynwood, Miami Beach, and the Art Deco District. You'll see the homes of movie stars and millionaires, and hear stories of love, passion, betrayal, and even murder. But that's not all - we'll take you on a sightseeing cruise of Biscayne Bay, where you'll see the Port of Miami, Fisher Island, and "Millionaire's Row" - a luxurious stretch of real estate home to the elite of Hollywood, politics, sports, and business. With our flexible scheduling, you can enjoy these three amazing experiences on different days based on your schedule, giving you plenty of time to take it all in. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure in Miami - book your tour today!

Homosassa: Gulf of Mexico Airboat Ride and Dolphin Watching

6. Homosassa: Gulf of Mexico Airboat Ride and Dolphin Watching

Glide through the saltwater marshes and shallow waters of the Homosassa River and Gulf of Mexico aboard a powerful airboat. Look for bottlenose dolphins and other wildlife in their natural habitat to reconnect with nature. Feel the speed beneath you as you twist and turn through the mangroves, canals, and backwaters. Access areas that other boats can't reach and encounter abundant wildlife off the beaten path. Marvel as your US Coast Guard Captain and guide safely pilots the boat at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour. Get an adrenaline rush as you traverse the waterways and soak up the natural beauty on all sides. Every day is different when it comes to the wildlife, but a morning ride is highly recommended if you hope to encounter animals in the wild. The diverse birdlife will truly amaze you, while West Indian manatees can sometimes be seen on a good day.

Orlando: Wild Florida Everglades Airboat & Wildlife Park

7. Orlando: Wild Florida Everglades Airboat & Wildlife Park

Just a short drive from Orlando, the Disney area, Kissimmee, the Space Coast, and the Orlando International Airport, Wild Florida offers the best of Orlando’s most sought-after activities: airboat rides, alligators and wildlife. This Orlando Everglades tour is widely known as the most beautiful ride in Central Florida. Hop aboard to explore 4,200 acres of beautiful lush scenery, including protected swamps, marshes and rivers, at the heart of the Central Florida Everglades. You can also enjoy a real Florida barbecue, exotic animal exhibits, a tropical bird aviary, a gift shop, and a 500-foot (150 meter) sightseeing dock (costs not included). Wild Florida is owned and operated by one of Florida’s pioneer families that know the meaning of southern hospitality. This is one of the only airboat companies in Central Florida that privately owns their property. The facility is properly insured with a fleet of US Coast Guard approved boats and captains. Day or night, they are prepared to offer individual, family, group and corporate experiences you’ll never forget.

St. Augustine: St. Johns River Airboat Safari with a Guide

8. St. Augustine: St. Johns River Airboat Safari with a Guide

Journey through the backwaters of the St. Johns River on a guided airboat tour in St. Augustine. Learn facts about the region and witness the non-tidal freshwater creeks that North East Florida has to offer. Keep an eye out for alligators, snakes, turtles, and manatees. Take a thrilling ride through parts of Trout Creek and Six Mile Creek on the westernmost side of St. Augustine. As you cruise past long stretches of natural lands of the St. Johns River waterways, learn about some of the area's local history from your guide.

Orlando: Drive-Thru Safari Park at Wild Florida

9. Orlando: Drive-Thru Safari Park at Wild Florida

Discover the exotic animal species and native wildlife of the Wild Florida Airboats and Gator Park. Drive your vehicle through on a self-guided tour through the open areas of the park. See more than 100 exotic animals and native Florida wildlife like white-tailed deer, bison, cracker cows, zebras, watusi, and oryx. Check out a massive pond inside the park dedicated exclusively as a home for some alligators. Stop and hand-feed the incredible giraffes for a once in a lifetime experience.

Jacksonville: Florida Wildlife Guided Airboat Adventure

10. Jacksonville: Florida Wildlife Guided Airboat Adventure

Experience the exhilarating thrill of skimming across waters less than 3 inches in depth in a 500-horsepower, custom-built airboat. Glide across the water and explore the area's stunning wildlife and ecosystem. Leisurely cruise deep into the backwaters of Clapboard Creek and marshlands with your guide and hear live narration on the rich history of North East Florida’s Saint Johns River and the saltwater marshes. Learn about the ecosystem near the mouth of the Saint Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. Have the opportunity to view wildlife in its natural habitat, and spot dolphins, manatees, pelicans, eagles, osprey, alligators, and many more. Take in panoramic views of the thousands of acres of marshlands that play an integral role in protecting the coastal area. Fly through the marshes and admire the grasses of the Saint Johns River tributaries and intercoastal waterways that feed into the larger river.

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We got on the boat right away! The tour was very informative & a lot of fun! At the specific location we met at, there was a gift shop and a bar to grab a bite to eat when we got off the airboat. We really enjoyed the wildlife show following the airboat ride as well. Would definitely go again!!

Scott was so real, funny, and engaging! My son was the only kid in the group (12 yrs) and he made sure the tour was educational, but in a “fun” way. We saw several alligators, but the boat ride alone was worth the cost. One of our favorite Florida experiences!!!

We got to see several alligators, crocodile, and birds. It was a quality experience and fun for the value

Would highly recommend this excursion for the entire family. Fun, informative and the area is beautiful.

Staff was so kind and friendly. It was amazing and will do again!