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Fort Lauderdale: Flamingo Gardens Entry Ticket

1. Fort Lauderdale: Flamingo Gardens Entry Ticket

Experience a taste of tropical Florida as soon as you enter Flamingo Gardens with a jungle of tropical trees, plants, and over 1,000 orchids. Enjoy a wildlife encounter show presented three times a day, watch playful river otters, and meet some of the animals protected by the sanctuary, such as Josh, a native black bear. Take a narrated 30-minute tram tour through the back 50 acres and experience three different ecosystems, as well as the largest cycad collection in the United States. Stay on the tram the entire time or disembark to discover the Wetlands, the Cycad Garden, the Native Plant Walkway, the Wildflower Garden or the Mango Grove. Visit the Birds of Prey Center, and walk through a half-acre aviary with over 250 wetland birds native to Florida. Step into the past in the historic Wray Home Museum, built in 1933, and stop in the gallery for different shows and exhibits. Tour guides are always present to help you get a taste of old Florida history. In the summer of 2020 — from June 6 until September 13, 2020 — see the award-winning “Nature Connects” exhibit created with over 1.6 million LEGO pieces. The summer of 2021 will host David Rogers' Big Bugs exhibit, a must-see for lovers or art and nature.

Fort Lauderdale: Millionaire's Homes and Megayachts Cruise

2. Fort Lauderdale: Millionaire's Homes and Megayachts Cruise

Fort Lauderdale is the water playground for the rich and famous with over 2,000 megayachts of the rich and famous docking here. When you add in the fabulous waterfront homes and the historic landmarks, it makes this cruise a great way to see the best of Fort Lauderdale. The cruise starts on the Riverwalk of the New River in Downtown Fort Lauderdale, close to Pioneer House and History Fort Lauderdale. Board the two-level boat with an open upper deck for maximum 360’ viewing or stay below in the enclosed lower deck with air-conditioning and a cash bar. As you head down river, your local bilingual guide will point out the many historic landmarks and the luxury waterfront homes of the rich and famous. With Fort Lauderdale being considered the yachting capital of the world, you will also get to see some of the luxury megayachts that dock here. Another highlight is seeing the cruise ships docked in Port Everglades, one of the busiest cruise ports in the world. By the end of your 90-minute cruise you will have had a real taste of the lives of the rich and famous, having experienced countless photo opportunities along the way.

Fort Lauderdale: 1-Hour Family Pirate Adventure Cruise

3. Fort Lauderdale: 1-Hour Family Pirate Adventure Cruise

Start by arriving a half-hour early to get outfitted with pirate tattoos and a vest that will be returned at the end of the trip. Meet the captain and crew as they introduce you to the Pirate way of life. Follow the first mate to board the real U.S. Coast Guard certified pirate ship where you will learn everything you need to know to join the crew. Learn how to fire the water cannons as you navigate the Intracoastal Waterway to find the key to the treasure. Battle a villainous pirate to win back the key and leave with your share of the loot. Hear of the many tales of legendary pirates and keep a sharp eye out to spot the local wildlife.

Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale

4. Everglades Day Safari from Fort Lauderdale

Explore the subtropical wilderness of the Everglades on an Everglades Day Safari. The safari includes narrated transportation from Fort Lauderdale to the four main ecosystems of the Everglades. Once in the Everglades board an airboat and glide across the "River-of-Grass" through the shallow waters of the sawgrass prairies. Returning to dry land, embark on a wildlife drive into Big Cypress National Preserve where we explore the ancient cypress swamps of the Everglades backcountry searching for alligators, turtles, and birds. Stroll through Big Cypress and see bromeliads, orchids, coco plums, and a wide variety of flora that make up the marshes and swamps of the wilderness. During the afternoon break you will enjoy an excellent lunch at a waterside restaurant in the heart of the Everglades. Selections range from grilled shrimp, blackened Mahi, fried chicken sandwiches, and burgers to salads. Finally, take a relaxing scenic boat ride into the mangrove forest of Everglades National Park. The cruise navigates the shallow, mangrove-lined waters of the 10,000 Islands looking for manatees, sea turtles, dolphins, osprey and a variety of other marine life thrive here.

Everglades: Sawgrass Park Reptile Exhibit Private Tour

5. Everglades: Sawgrass Park Reptile Exhibit Private Tour

Enjoy a family-friendly adventure with a privately guided, 1-hour tour of Sawgrass Recreation Park's reptile exhibit. Explore different reptilian habitats, discover both native and exotic species, and touch and pet some animals for an ultimate learning experience. Enjoy the exclusivity of only your group admitted for the session and wander through the exhibits to learn about turtles, iguanas, snakes, and a 1,000-pound alligator named Cannibal. Listen closely as your guide explains animal conservation efforts and how reptiles survive in the wild. Make sure to bring your camera for the park's "Meet a Baby Alligator" experience.

Ft. Lauderdale: Private Helicopter Tour to Miami Beach

6. Ft. Lauderdale: Private Helicopter Tour to Miami Beach

Admire the sights of Fort Lauderdale from a birds-eye perspective on a scenic helicopter flight. Enjoy the views of everything the city and the surrounding cities of Miami and Miami Beach have to offer, from famous buildings and mansions to boats and ocean wildlife. If it’s your lucky day, see sharks, turtles, rays, manatees, and more while flying over the ocean, near the shoreline. Fly over downtown Fort Lauderdale and head to the shoreline, passing by Dania Beach, Hollywood Beach, Sunny Isles, and Haulover Beach. Then cross through the bay around Haulover, to Downtown Miami, Miami Port, Star Island, and Miami Beach before heading back north.

Everglades: Sawgrass Park Airboat Adventure Package

7. Everglades: Sawgrass Park Airboat Adventure Package

Enjoy Sawgrass Recreation Park's diverse activities and take advantage of its exciting package while saving some dollars. Explore Florida's Everglades and see the park's numerous reptile exhibits to learn about the history of this remarkable treasure. Available all season long, experience the spirit-renewing airboat tour and glide across the river to come face-to-face with the native wildlife, including alligators, turtles, snakes, frogs, and much more. Explore the park's exhibit areas featuring over 50 reptiles that have been adopted and rescued. Take a walk on the wild side back in time when you meet an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Make sure you bring your camera to capture the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. Depending on the packet you choose, enjoy a $15 credit to grab a bite to eat at the Gator Grill, where you can enjoy mozzarella sticks, mac and cheese bites, fries, burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, and even some famous gator tacos. Before leaving grab your photo souvenir keychain and your choice of a souvenir t-shirt or hat to bring back home a memory you will never forget.

Fort Lauderdale: Audio Walking Tour of Las Olas Riverwalk

8. Fort Lauderdale: Audio Walking Tour of Las Olas Riverwalk

Take your time to explore one of Fort Lauderdale's most visited sites, the Las Olas Riverwalk, with a self-guided tour loaded with insight into how the area has grown and changed throughout history. Beginning in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's Arts and Entertainment District, the tour takes you along Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale, to the historic Stranahan House and the iconic Las Olas Boulevard. Hear about the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the Museum of Discovery and Science and the impressive historical complex of History Fort Lauderdale with the audio guide on your smartphone. Visit any of the locations on the tour or any other attractions at your own pace and pick up where you left off. Explore Fort Lauderdale's oldest house, the Nathanial Bryan House, and visit Esplanade Park along the New River. Stroll by the 9/11 Memorial, the Thrive Sculpture, the NSU Art Museum, and its unique shape with colorful murals. Take a break at any point and continue exploring the different sites in town. Visit the futuristic New River Yacht Club’s luxury apartments, and the Smoker Family Park, or take a water taxi cruise on some of Fort Lauderdale's 165 miles of inland waterways.

Fort Lauderdale: Private Helicopter Flight to Key Biscayne

9. Fort Lauderdale: Private Helicopter Flight to Key Biscayne

Discover the fantastic views of Key Biscayne on a private helicopter flight from Fort Lauderdale. Fly from north to south along the shoreline and the bay, taking in the sight of the bright blue ocean and exclusive mansions below. After takeoff from Fort Lauderdale, fly south along the coastline towards Key Biscayne. If it’s your lucky day, spot dolphins, sharks, turtles, rays, or manatees in the water below. Admire the sight of the elegant buildings, mansions, and gardens of the city from a birds-eye perspective. After enjoying plenty of photo opportunities from this unique vantage point, fly back to Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale: Private Escape Room Games

10. Fort Lauderdale: Private Escape Room Games

Take part in an exciting escape room in Fort Lauderdale as you work against the time to solve the mystery and escape. Your group will be challenged in this attraction by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and pick locks that will free you from the game room. The rooms are safe, extremely fun, with exciting surprises at every level. Your private group will be locked in a sanitized themed room and work together using your mental, physical, and personal abilities to solve puzzles, search for clues and figure out how to escape within the time period.  The game itself can last up to 60 minutes. Watch a video briefing before your game starts and take a photo after your game. No special skills or knowledge are required to play the games. • Antidote: Difficulty 6.5/10 • TH3 C0D3: Difficulty 7.5/10 • Cuban Crisis: Difficulty 7.5/10• Arizona Shootout: Difficulty 7/10• 7 Deadly Sins: Difficulty 8.5/10. This game room is not suitable for young children. This game utilizes strobe effects, please let your game host know if the effect needs to be disabled.

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What people are saying about Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Overall rating

3.8 / 5

based on 195 reviews

It was a cold and rainy day, but we still had a great time and saw lots of animals and birds. Julio, our guide, was very knowledgeable, accommodating and caring! The boat guides were fantastic as well and made sure we all had a chance to observe the animals - we saw a lot of dolphins, as well as white and brown pelicans, and even saw a spoonbill.

Flamingo Gardens is truly beautiful and handicapped accessable! My husband and I spent several hours there and really appreciated May's help picking out a local restaurant to continue the wonderful experience over a late lunch! Thank you so much May!

Original, attractive, varied. Very nice service with a very nice guide (Julio), attentive to us and having a very good knowledge of the region and the flora and fauna of Florida. Very nice performance. You will not be disappointed.

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. From the start til the end, it never got boring. Mark was an excellent guide who imparted good information about what we saw and experienced.

Beautiful gardens and great tram ride. Loved all the free peacocks roaming about.