The 9 Best Wildlife Trips

1.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8,622 reviews · 5 hours · from $49Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park, then ride an airboat with a captain such as Kyle, German, or Jose. Look for alligators and birds, watch an alligator presentation, and receive a group photo. Bus commentary is available in English and Spanish, but the Everglades tour is in English.

“Driver (bus and airboat) was so nice! The alligator show might be boring for my kids.”

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2.Everglades National Park Airboat Tour & Wildlife Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,296 reviews · 1 day · from $42

At Gator Park, you’ll take a 35 to 40 minute narrated airboat ride through the Everglades, then watch a 30 minute alligator and wildlife presentation. Guides such as Cody, Jay, Tom, and John are known for humor and clear explanations. Bring sun protection and allow about two hours on site.

“The two guides were very knowledgeable. I wish we would have seen more wildlife but it was very hot.”

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3.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show, and Roundtrip Bus From Miami

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,886 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $49

Ride an airboat through Everglades Holiday Park, look for alligators and other wildlife, and watch a short wildlife show. Roundtrip buses leave from Miami Beach or Bayside Marketplace. Guides such as Ronet Blanc, Rafael Acosta, and Captain Zack have earned praise for clear explanations and good humor.

“Lots of information at the everglades and we were lucky to see alligators in the everglades. Bus driver told us so Information about the sites on the drive too.”

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4.Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 817 reviews · from $40Best value

Ride an airboat through the Everglades, watch a 40-minute alligator show, and explore the park at your own pace. Add Miami’s open-top bus tour and a Biscayne Bay cruise past celebrity homes. Guides such as Captain Andrew, Will, and Josh bring the wildlife stop to life.

“Only saw one alligator was ok probably better in winter”

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5.Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Gator Show and Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 153 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $61

You’ll travel from selected Miami and Miami Beach hotels to the Everglades for an airboat ride, wildlife viewing, and an optional gator presentation. English-speaking boat guides, round-trip transport, and a photo opportunity may be included, depending on the option you choose.

“Pick up was late and we were first pick up. We had a few mishaps with other pick ups which meant journey longer than advised. However Everglades Park was very well organised given how busy it was. The hour on the airboat was very good and we managed to spot several alligators. The show was very informative. All in all a good day out.”

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6.Everglades Birding, Dolphin and Wildlife Boat Tour (2 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Explore Everglades National Park’s 10,000 Islands on a quiet two-hour boat ride for up to six people. Guides such as Captain Don, Dan, Daniel, and Glenn share details about birds, mangroves, shells, dolphins, and park history. Bring water, sun protection, binoculars, and a camera.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. He was able to identify and tell us about every species of bird we came upon. He piloted us expertly through the shallow waters of the 10,000 islands area of the Everglades Park. On the way out, we encountered a line dolphin who was in the mood to play. He surfed in our wake for a bit, and then he jumped out and twisted, splashing the captain on purpose. It was hilarious... he did it several times before turning back. Later, we spotted a fairly large flock of white pelicans. They were huge and flew very gracefully. It was beautiful and peaceful. On the way…”

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7.Everglades Airboat Experience – Wildlife & Wetlands

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 66 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

From Miami Beach, you’ll travel by air-conditioned vehicle to an Everglades airboat area for a 40-minute ride, wildlife viewing, and an alligator presentation. Guides such as Manuel and Jay help explain the trip, while pickup is limited to Collins Avenue in South Beach and Mid Beach.

“This is Not in Everglades National Park, it is in canals dug for water control. We spent more time on the bus going and coming then we spent there. The airboat ride was good. We had a lot of extra time waiting around to leave.”

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8.Miami Small Group Boat Tour: History, Wildlife, and Stiltsville

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $186Top rated

Set out from Miami Beach Marina for a two-hour, six-person boat tour across Biscayne Bay. Your captain covers Miami’s river, port, islands, mansions, Cape Florida, wildlife, and Stiltsville, with bottled water included and route changes possible in rough weather.

“Best personal tour! Kim was Friendly and knowledgeable. Weather was a perfect 10. Kim told us all about the history, and highlights all day.”

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9.Birding, Wildlife, and Photography Expedition

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 38 reviews · 3h 30m · from $172

Spend 3.5 hours with a Florida Master Naturalist exploring the Everglades’ 10,000 islands by stable six-passenger boat. Look for spoonbills, herons, dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles, then walk an uninhabited barrier island. Guides such as Don and Captain Dan add local insight.

“Amazing time with such a knowledgeable and interesting guide. Don was an absolute wealth of information and made the trip perfect”

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