Miami · WILDLIFE
14 ways to explore
These 14 wildlife tours make the clearest Miami shortlist. Compare what is included, how long each takes and which one best fits the rest of your plans.
Everglades airboat ride from Miami with wildlife show and a group photo, plus roundtrip bus transfer for about $49.
“very good...saw alligators. a turtle and some vultures”
Miami Everglades airboat tour with narrated spotting, wildlife and alligator show at Gator Park, plus optional gator photos and food.
“The program was perfect. The colleagues of the national park are very kind and told us a lot of information.”
Airboat ride in the Everglades, plus an alligator wildlife show and Miami roundtrip bus. Spot gators, learn fast, 4 hours.
“Check to see if there are other events going on in the city. There were three on the only day we could go. Our bus was1 1/2 hours late picking us up. We didn't get very much extra time at the Everglades. The boat ride was fun and so was the show. Our drive back was almost 2 hours as we had to drop off people at the south beach location first who missed their bus. It was a long day.”
Everglades airboat, live alligator show, and optional Miami city plus Biscayne Bay cruise, with big scenery and real wildlife spotting.
“The bus was very comfortable, driver was nice, got there pretty quickly. Airboat was cool too, the captain was funny and very pleasant, helpful, informative. Spotted 3 gators while on the airboat”
Miami Everglades airboat tour with hotel pickup, gator wildlife show, and ranger-led wildlife spotting, plus optional photo and education.
“Seen the gator and the whole trip in the airboats was like being in the TV shows or movies, definitely I will recommend this experience to my friends.”
Two-hour small-group Everglades boat tour with Florida Master Naturalist guide. See dolphins, birds, manatees in the 10,000 Islands.
“Guide very knowledgeable and personable. Great experience. Captain Dan answered all our questions. Very informative.”
Miami South Beach airboat tour with a 40-minute ride, alligator show, and wetland park time, plus hotel pickup and guide.
“The Everglades experience was better than we expected. This tour is very good value. However glad we did check reviews beforehand. Our booking had a pick up of 10am, but as previous reviews had said this will no doubt change. It was only on the morning of the tour we finally managed to get hold of someone and confirm pick up which was now 8.50 and from hotel across the road. Fortunately we had anticipated this and were ready. This aside tour was great.”
Small-group Miami boat tour with Star Island, Biscayne Bay, and Stiltsville, plus marine-life spotting tips. 2 hours, English.
“Best personal tour! Kim was Friendly and knowledgeable. Weather was a perfect 10. Kim told us all about the history, and highlights all day.”
3.5-hour Everglades photo boat trip with a Florida Master Naturalist, plus a barrier-island walk for birds, dolphins, and more.
“Dan was great. The 3.5 hours of the tour were among the most relaxing and inspiring wellness experiences of my life.”
Airboat over the River of Grass, Everglades Park entry and gator show, round-trip from Miami, then free time at Bayside.
“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.”
One-day Miami hop-on bus plus a 45-minute Everglades airboat and Seminole alligator show, with roundtrip transport.
High-speed Everglades airboat, wildlife talk, and hotel pickup. About 5 hours from Miami for a close-up look at alligators.
“Seeing the alligators in the wild only a few feet from the boat. There were many different birds close by in the trees.”
Small private Everglades airboat tour in River of Grass with wildlife stops, naturalist guide, and smooth 2-hour glide (up to 6)
“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!!”
Miami Everglades alligator airboat tour with wildlife guide, 45-minute ride, Seminole-style show, and a free group photo. $63.
“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…”
