Fort Lauderdale

Outdoor Activities

Our most recommended Fort Lauderdale Outdoor Activities

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  1. Everglades: Sawgrass Park Airboat Tour with Exhibit Entrance

  Embark on a real adventure with a 30-minute airboat tour of the Florida Everglades and view this fascinating natural wonder from a unique perspective. Your tour will be guided by an experienced captain. During the tour, you'll listen to tales of how the Seminole and panther once coexisted in this lush wilderness. Also, you'll catch a glimpse of endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water. On this tour, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. And don't forget, all airboat ticket purchases automatically include entrance into the exhibit areas, where you can see a wealth of local and exotic wildlife.

  We saw a male alligator on our tour and it came right up beside our boat! What an experience for all ages!

  Reviewed by Anonymous, 7/12/2021
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  2. 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 guid...

  We were looking for something to do before our evening flight home. This was the perfect place to spend a few hours. It was not crowded, and there are lots of flowers to see, along with about 639269 peacocks that wander the grounds. Love that this is a wildlife rehabilitation center, and all of the animals are rescues. Bonus: they had a spot to hold our luggage while we toured the place!

  Reviewed by Anonymous, 8/11/2021
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  3. Everglades Eco Adventure: 2-Hour Sawgrass Recreation Park

  Explore the beautiful Everglades and discover the variety of wildlife in the area. Start your adventure with a 30-minute airboat tour of the Florida Everglades. Your tour will be guided by experienced captains who will tell you tales during the tour of how the Seminole and the Florida panther once coexisted in this lush wilderness. You will also catch a glimpse of endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water. Your adventure will include a visit to the Exotic Wildlife exhibit, which strives to educate and enlighten the public about endangered species such as the Florida panther, leopards, wolves, and even some surprise smaller mammals. A separate organization brings a variety of animals to the park each day to visit and the handlers are happy to answer any questions about these gentle animals. Take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur – the Florida a...

  Captain Disco, was awesome! Very knowledgeable, and a great advocate for Florida alligators. A must do, while vacationing.

  Reviewed by Jason, 5/15/2021
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  4. Florida Keys: Full-Day Kayak and Snorkel Reef Adventure

  Head out to the spectacular seagrass flats with a marine biologist on a single or double kayak, or stand up paddleboard. See nurse sharks, bonnet head sharks, barracudas, southern stingrays, spotted eagle rays, manatees, sea turtles, tarpon, snook, and more. Practice your paddle boarding skills even if you are a beginner, or find your kayaking groove. Switch as your comfort level changes during the day. Explore the unspoiled old-growth mangrove eco-system and view an array of tropical birds. Paddle out to a pristine mangrove island to snap some amazing photos. Enjoy a delicious lunch and cold drinks. Venture out on a boat to two different coral reef locations in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Snorkel alongside a marine biologist guide who will help identify species of coral, point out intriguing fish behavior, and lead you to new discoveries. Encounter sea turtles, dolphin...

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  5. Fort Lauderdale: 5-Mile or 10-Mile Segway Adventure

  Discover the most affluent neighborhood at the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale by segway. This activity requires no experience, balance, or coordination, and the local partner will prepare you with all of the training procedures and skills needed to become a pro within a few minutes. As you glide on your segway, see celebrity mansions including homes owned by Miami Dolphins players, as well as multi-million dollar mega yachts. Learn more about the history of the city from your guide. Receive recommendations on where to eat and what to see during your stay. If you choose the 10-mile tour option, you'll take in the up-close views of the world-famous Port Everglades, the beautiful downtown skyline, the Intracoastal Waterways, and Fort Lauderdale Beach, in addition to the standard 5-mile tour.