The 14 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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10.Everglades Wildlife Tour: Airboat & Alligator Habitat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

From central Miami, ride an airboat through the Everglades, watch for alligators, turtles, and birds, then see a gator show before returning to Bayside Marketplace. The tour lasts about four hours, though transport can run longer. Expect open-air seating, sun, and a possible $35 guide payment.

“I couldn’t go on the tour because it was misrepresented. Before I booked, I was told I would be picked up at the port where I got off a cruise ship. When no one came, I called the local tour who said I had to go into Miami where I could be picked up at 10. When that tour came, they said they could only return me to that spot, not the airport not leaving me enough time to catch my 4 pm flight. I can’t get my wasted time back but I do expect a quick refund of $130.”

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11.Everglades, Wildlife Show, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $79

Ride from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park for a 45-minute airboat trip, alligator show, and group photo, then use a 24-hour Big Bus pass to see South Beach, Wynwood, Little Havana, and more. English and Spanish bus commentary are available.

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12.Miami / Port: Everglades Airboat Wildlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $69

You’ll ride a high-speed airboat through the Everglades, watch for wild alligators and birds, and attend a short wildlife presentation. Hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and several morning departure times are included. Captain Drew is one guide associated with the experience.

“Seeing the wild alligators up close from the airboat was very exciting. Great airboat operator and guide.”

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13.Everglades River of Grass Small Airboat Wildlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Join Captain Mike or another certified airboat captain for a private two-hour ride through the Everglades. Your small group of up to six glides across shallow water, pauses near wildlife, and learns about Gladesmen, local history, and restoration efforts.

“We had a perfect tour with Captain Mike where we could not have asked for more. He is a great person and knows his stuff. Highly recommended!!”

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14.Alligator Spotting Airboat and Wildlife Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $63

Travel by bus from Miami to Everglades Holiday Park, then take a 45-minute guided airboat ride through the swamplands. Look for alligators, turtles, and birds before an alligator wildlife show using traditional Seminole handling methods. A group photo is included.

“Nice to discover for the first time but not the best part of the Everglades. Also the airboat was with a roof so not like in the picture…”

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