Everglades Alligator Farm

The Miami Explorer Pass offers a selection of many must-see South Florida attractions, museums, and tours to enjoy at a single, low prepaid price. Save as much as 50%* compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Simply show your QR-coded pass on your phone (or print it at home) at any attraction or tour for immediate entry. Choose to visit the Seaquarium or hop on a Big Bus Miami tour for the day. You might choose an Everglades Tour from Miami or a South Beach Duck Tour. Plus, there are many more possibilities to choose from in Miami, Key West, and Fort Lauderdale. Activities, attractions, and tours included with the Miami Explorer Pass (choice of 2, 3, 4, or 5): • Everglades Alligator Farm and Airboat Ride • Big Bus Miami Hop-On, Hop-Off Discover Tour • Miami Seaquarium • Island Queen Millionaire's Row Sightseeing Cruise • Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures • Lion Country Safari • Superblue Miami • Duck Tours South Beach • Ft. Lauderdale Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Trip • Big Bus Miami: Night Tour • Zoo Miami • Gator Park Airboat Tour • Salsa Night! Lessons, Mojitos & Dancing • Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades Airboat Adventures • Paradox Experience Miami • And more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on sample itineraries on Go City website.

Visit the Seaquarium, Zoo Miami, and the Kennedy Space Center. Take an Everglades tour from Miami, and many more of the best things to do in Miami and beyond. Passes are available for 3, 4, or 5 calendar days, and you can take up to 2 weeks from the first use of the pass to use the remaining days. The Miami All-Inclusive Pass comes with a digital guide including opening times and helpful attraction information. You'll also get extra perks including gift shop discounts on selected attractions. Simply show your QR-coded pass on your phone (or print it at home) at each attraction or tour for free admission. Activities, attractions, and tours include: • Island Queen Millionaire's Row Sightseeing Cruise • Big Bus Miami Hop-On, Hop-Off Discover Tour • Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures • Miami Seaquarium • Big Bus Miami: Night Tour • Superblue Miami • Duck Tours South Beach • Paradox Experience Miami • Salsa Night! Lessons, Mojitos & Dancing • Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex • Big Bus Miami: Everglades Airboat Tour • Everglades Alligator Farm and Airboat Ride • Gray Line Miami: Key West Day Trip (from Miami) • Ft. Lauderdale Glass Bottom Boat and Snorkeling Trip • Lion Country Safari Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 48+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of the Everglades in 3-4 hours. Once downloaded, your tour begins in Florida City, just northeast of the Everglades National Park. From there, you’ll drive toward the park itself, passing a wildlife rescue and an alligator farm along the way! On your way to the park entrance, you’ll hear all about how the Everglades formed, how it became home to the powerful Calusa tribe, and how that tribe ultimately met their end. Then, you’ll get a glimpse into the numerous distinct ecosystems which make up the Everglades. The first trail you’ll pass upon entering the park is actually two trails! The Gumbo Limbo and Anhinga Trails are among the park’s most popular thanks to their shade, scenery, and plentiful wildlife. After that, you’ll pass the Pinelands Trail, which leads through beautiful hardwood forests. You’ll also learn about 20th century plans to drain the Everglades, and the hard work of conservationists to stop that from happening. Pa-Hay-Okee Lookout Tower is next, offering panoramic views of the so-called “river of grass” all around. It’s an unbeatable spot for a photo op! On your way to the Mahogany Hammock Trail, featuring the largest living mahogany tree in the United States, you’ll hear some chilling tales about Everglades cryptids, including the menacing Alligator King and the elusive Skunk Ape—also called Bigfoot’s cousin! Nine Mile Pond trail waits ahead for those looking to get out onto the water. This canoe trail is perfect for anyone bringing a boat on their journey. Around here, you’ll also find out about the continuing threats to the delicate environment of the Everglades, from air pollution to invasive species like the Burmese python. West Lake Trail and Snake Bight Trail wait just ahead, both offering incredible views of the water. See if you can spot the telltale ripples of a crocodile or alligator somewhere on the lake! As you drive toward Christian Point Trail, a slightly more challenging trek, you’ll discover how natural disasters like wildfires and hurricanes might not be so disastrous for the Everglades after all. Then you’ll pass by the Flamingo Visitor Center, which offers boat and bike rentals for adventurous travelers. Finally, you’ll reach the Eco Pond. Usually full of wading birds, softshell turtles, and alligators, this is a wildlife watcher’s dream! Your tour concludes just beyond the pond.

Begin your adventure with a bus ride from Miami. Upon arrival in the Everglades, receive a safety briefing from your guide. Then, climb aboard the airboat and get ready for a thrilling ride. As the engine roars to life, feel the wind whipping through your hair as the airboat glides effortlessly across the water. Learn about the vast and diverse ecosystem, home to a variety of plants and animals. As you journey through the park, be sure to watch for alligators, one of the park's most popular residents that can reach up to 15 feet in length, offering a thrilling encounter.

Meet at a central meeting point near your Miami location and join us on this popular Everglades tour. The warm Florida air clings to your skin as you step onto the airboat, a vessel unlike any you've seen before. Its giant fan thrums to life, pushing a wave of air that ruffles your hair. Your guide, a weathered local with a sun-creased smile, expertly maneuvers the airboat across the glassy surface of the Everglades. The sawgrass marshes, stretching out for miles towards the horizon, sway gently in the breeze. Sunlight filters through the lush canopy of cypress trees, dappling the water with light and shadow. As the airboat glides across the water, the rhythmic whoosh of the fan becomes the soundtrack to your adventure. The sawgrass gives way to open water, revealing a watery wilderness teeming with life. Alligators, prehistoric-looking reptiles with eyes like polished obsidian, bask on the edge of mud banks, their leathery bodies glistening in the sun. You might spot one slide with a powerful flick of its tail into the water, leaving a sinuous wake in its path. Keep an eye out for shy otters peeking out from under overhanging vegetation, or the flash of a blue heron's wings as it takes flight from the shallows. The Everglades is a photographer's paradise, offering endless opportunities to capture the unique beauty of this subtropical ecosystem. The airboat slows as your guide steers it towards a hidden mangrove forest. The labyrinthine tangle of roots provides a sanctuary for a kaleidoscope of birdlife. Egrets with snowy white plumage stand statuesque on exposed branches, while anhingas, nicknamed "water turkeys" for their resemblance to their terrestrial cousins, snake their long necks through the water in search of prey. The rhythmic drumming of a woodpecker might echo through the trees, and the flash of a bright blue butterfly flitting between the leaves adds a touch of magic to the scene. Your guide cuts the engine, allowing you to drift silently through the tranquil heart of the Everglades. The only sounds you hear now are the chirping of crickets and the rustle of leaves in the breeze. In this moment, surrounded by the untamed wilderness, you feel a deep sense of peace and connection to nature. As the tour continues, you might encounter other airboats, their propellers stirring up the water, but more often than not, you'll find yourself alone amidst the vastness of the Everglades. The airboat tour isn't just a sightseeing adventure; it's a journey into a world unlike any other. It's a chance to witness the Everglades' incredible biodiversity firsthand and to appreciate the delicate balance of this unique ecosystem. As you return to the dock, the everglades sun dipping towards the horizon, you'll carry with you a newfound appreciation for the natural world and the memories of an unforgettable adventure.

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Once downloaded, your tour of the Everglades begins in Florida City. From there, you’ll drive to the park and pass an alligator farm on the way! Heading toward the park, you’ll hear how the Everglades formed and get acquainted with the ancient Calusa tribe who once called the wetland their home. As soon as you enter the park you’ll get to visit the Gumbo Limbo and Anhinga Trails. With plentiful shade and plentiful wildlife, these are must-see trails. Next, you’ll see the Pinelands Trail, which cuts a winding path through beautiful hardwood forests. On your way to Pa-Hay-Okee Lookout Tower, which offers panoramic views of the Everglades, you’ll learn about 20th century plans to drain and destroy this wetland, and how activists foiled those designs. Get a crash course in Everglades cryptids like the Alligator King and Bigfoot’s cousin, Skunk Ape, as you make your way to the Mahogany Hammock Trail. There, you’ll find the largest living mahogany tree in the United States! After that is Nine Mile Pond Trail, a canoe trail that’s great if you’re itching to get out onto the water. You’ll also find out about new threats to the Everglades, like air pollution and invasive pythons. Then there are Snake Bight Trail and West Lake Trail, which offer some great views of the water—and the creatures that live there. These are followed by the more challenging Christian Point Trail for more adventurous hikers. Finally, you’ll arrive at Eco Pond, which is often packed with wading birds, alligators, and softshell turtles. Your Everglades tour concludes just beyond this pond. Your tour of Big Cypress begins near the entrance to the preserve on the outskirts of Miami. As you pass the Miccosukee Indian Village, you’ll learn about the history of the Seminole tribe who still live in south Florida. Soon, you’ll reach the Tree Snail Hammock Trail, a famously good place to spot a rare species of snail sometimes called “living jewels.” Then you’ll continue on to the remote Loop Road, surrounded by lush greenery. Here, you’ll learn about the road’s history, including its rumored connection to gangster Al Capone. Next up is Gator Hook Trail, where adventurous hikers can wade into the swamp and truly immerse themselves in the wilderness. After that, you’ll find out about a plan to build an airport over Big Cypress, and how locals stopped it from happening. Then you’ll want to stop by Kirby Storter Roadside Park. That’s followed quickly by another roadside park known to be a fantastic place for spotting wildlife. Then there’s the “smallest post office in America,” a quirky stop where you can pick up a one-of-a-kind souvenir! Finally, you’ll reach the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center. Your tour of Big Cypress concludes here.