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Everglades National Park: Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show

1. 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.

Miami: Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, & Roundtrip Bus

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

Set off on a guided trip from Miami to discover Florida’s wildlife. Enter Everglades Holiday Park to enjoy a 45-minute airboat tour and an educational wildlife show. Save time with skip-the-line entry and receive a free photo of your group. Head to the airboat to begin your guided tour through the Everglades. Keep watch for native wildlife as your experienced guide will point out alligators, soft-shelled turtles, and birds in their natural habitat.  Next, join a wildlife show and get up close and personal with alligators. Learn how these reptiles — who were once nearly hunted to extinction — made a dramatic recovery in numbers. Even take a photo with a baby alligator at the end of the show.  Board the bus to return to Miami.

Miami: The Miami Seaquarium Park Admission Ticket

3. Miami: The Miami Seaquarium Park Admission Ticket

Discover the magic of sea creatures like turtles, dolphins, and penguins with this ticket to the Miami Seaquarium. Explore s 38-acre tropical paradise where you can sea and learn about animals like pink flamingos and bamboo sharks. Experience the thrill of watching dolphin acrobatics at a live show. View a 750,000-gallon saltwater aquarium teeming with reef fishes of every size and color. See the manatees that are featured as part of the rescue and rehabilitation program. Learn about the challenges that manatees and endangered sea turtles face in the Conservation Outpost. Get up close to some marine life in one of the touch pools. Feed and feel the gentle glide of sting rays at the Sting Ray Exhibit. Take a break and let the kids enjoy Sharky’s Playground Island. Make sure you visit the seals and sea lions to watch these playful sea dogs.

Fort Lauderdale: Flamingo Gardens Entry Ticket

4. 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.

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

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

Enjoy this 3-part Miami tour to make sure you catch all the must-sees of this vibrant city. From an airboat ride in the Everglades to a guided city tour of Miami, and a boat cruise of Biscayne Bay, cover many bases on this combo tour.  First, discover the Florida Everglades with its rich wildlife of exotic birds, snakes, fish, and turtles. Enjoy a wildlife show with an opportunity to hold a baby alligator. Then, take an airboat ride along the “River of Grass”. Next, discover the city of Miami, hitting all the major spots such as Wynwood, Miami Beach, and the Art Deco District. See movie stars’ and millionaires’ mansions, and hear stories of love, passion, betrayal, and even murder. Finally, take a sightseeing cruise of Biscayne Bay through the Port of Miami and Fisher Island, passing by the “Millionaire’s Row”, a luxurious stretch of real estate – home to wealthy elite movie stars, politicians, famous sports figures, and business leaders. Get a schedule of departures for each experience when you arrive.

North Miami: Paddleboard or Kayak Island and Animal Tour

6. North Miami: Paddleboard or Kayak Island and Animal Tour

Explore Osprey Triangle Nature Preserve with a guide and a group. Choose to kayak or paddleboard through the mangrove jungle. See the biodiversity of the area while watching out for its various animal and plant species. Join your guide and fellow group members at the end of Bay Vista Blvd., right next to FIU Biscayne Bay campus for a brief meet and greet. Receive instructions from the guide if needed on how to paddle and be safe during the activity. Head towards the middle of Oleta river state park, where you will be able to choose between a stand-up paddle or a kayak to paddle your way through a lush mangrove jungle in the middle of Florida’s largest urban park. Wind your way through the narrow canals and be on the lookout for all different types of wildlife including manatees, iguanas, birds, crabs, fish, raccoons, and possibly dolphins. Experience the natural wonders of the area for a couple of hours before heading over to a small island where you can relax, swim and enjoy a delicious fresh fruit snack & drinks, including grapes, strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, bananas, beer, wine, and water. Head back to shore at the end of the tour, where you are also welcome to explore more of the park and do its trails & hikes, enjoy a picnic, snorkel or do any other activities.

Zoo Miami: General Admission Ticket

7. Zoo Miami: General Admission Ticket

Zoo Miami is the ideal place for an individual, a couple, or an entire family to spend a day. As a matter of fact, visitors can travel the world in one day! They will visit Africa, Asia, the Amazon, and Australia. Zoo Miami consists of 340 developed acres with more than 3,000 animals and over 1,200 plants and trees planted in such a way as to mimic the animals’ natural habitats. Guests will be able to have animal encounters, meet the keepers during scheduled Meet the Zookeeper talks throughout the day, and much more. They will enjoy jaguars, lions, tigers, orangutans, elephants, the Wings of Asia Aviary (the largest Asian-themed aviary in the western hemisphere with hundreds of free-flying birds), gorillas, chimps, koalas, tree kangaroos, frogs, snakes, meerkats, and more animals than could be listed. At the Amazon and Beyond exhibit, you will experience a rainforest with jaguars, anacondas, bats, venomous snakes (behind glass exhibits, of course), rare frogs, harpy eagles, and a 48,000-gallon aquarium. Be sure to visit our newest exhibit Florida: Mission Everglades! Here you’ll have the opportunity to come face-to-face with some of the incredible animals that call Florida home. You’ll be sure to see alligators, crocodiles, a bald eagle, and river otters! You may even have a chance to ride an “airboat” on the Lostman’s River (for an additional fee)! Upgrade your visit with a lunch basket with fries. Choose between a burger, chicken tenders, deli wrap, hot dog, BBQ pulled pork, or handcrafted salad. Get a souvenir cup with a fountain drink and a 10% discount on gifts from the shop with this option. And the Playworld Playground is a great place for kids to burn off some of that excess energy. Half jungle, half water park, they can stay dry or wet. Zoo Miami has food and drink concession stands throughout and a beautiful gift shop where you can buy that special memento that will bring back wonderful memories of Zoo Miami!

Wildlife Show & Everglades Motorboat Ride with Hotel Pickup

8. Wildlife Show & Everglades Motorboat Ride with Hotel Pickup

Experience an unforgettable 4-hour motorboat ride and wildlife show in the Everglades, the largest subtropical nature reserve in the United States. Begin your tour by motorboat, traveling deep into the Everglades where you'll see alligators, crocodiles, tropical birds, snakes, and tortoises. Learn valuable information about the ecosystem and unique flora and fauna of the Everglades. Hear first hand about the culture of the native Americans and how they survived in this region. Your guide will also entertain you with plenty of weird and astounding facts about this unique national park! With the duration of an hour and a speed of 100 km per hour this is the longest and fastest boat ride in south Florida. See a wildlife show with the 'Gator Boys', famous from Animal Planet! If you're courageous enough, you can even hold a baby alligator in your arms for a souvenir photo.

Miami: City Night Lights Paddleboard or Kayak Adventure Trip

9. Miami: City Night Lights Paddleboard or Kayak Adventure Trip

See the lights and sights of Miami at night on this guided trip along the Miami River. Choose between a stand-up paddleboard or kayak and enjoy a pre-tour meet and greet with your guide. Round off your adventure with drinks. Start your trip by meeting your guide and fellow group members at Lummus Park, right in the middle of Downtown Miami, for a brief meet and greet. Your guide will also give you brief instructions, if needed, on how to paddle and be safe during the activity. Afterward, head towards the Miami River, where you’ll choose between a stand-up paddle or a kayak to ride through the middle of Downtown Miami. From the water, take on a different perspective of Miami while you enjoy an escape from the crowds and massive tours. Unwind as you paddle around and take some memorable nighttime photos. At the end of the tour, your guide will provide a few beers, hard seltzers, waters, or other cold drinks to cheer to a beautiful night and new friendships.

Miami: Everglades Full-Day Tour with 2 Boat Trips and Lunch

10. Miami: Everglades Full-Day Tour with 2 Boat Trips and Lunch

Benefit from pickup at a pre-arranged location, and then travel in comfort to Everglades National Park. Climb aboard a boat on arrival to take a 1-hour cruise through the pristine freshwaters. Look for native bird and animal species in their natural environment, including roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, manatees, and dolphins.  Then, travel to the heart of the Everglades by airboat, and enjoy an exclusive visit to a Native American tree island village only accessible from the water. Hear how the Miccosukee have survived in the harsh environment, and go for a hike in Big Cypress National Preserve or Everglades National Park. Feast on a delicious lunch of local produce, discover an historic trading post, see the smallest post office in the US, and visit the art gallery of a famous local artist. Get dropped off at your hotel, the airport, or cruise port to end your amazing experience. 

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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!!

Safe, Fantastic and great value for money. Guides were knowledgeable and super friendly. An hour was just enough to see the alligators, turtles and birds in their natural habitat.

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

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

Our guide was fun, funny and knowledgeable. We had a great time.