Everglades Airboat Adventure and Animal Sanctuary Admission

Get up close with many Everglade natives, including alligators, panthers, and migratory birds. Enjoy a thrilling airboat ride and wander through exhibits on reptiles and other wildlife as you take in all that this natural wonder has to offer.

Create lasting memories, discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness, and meet its native creatures. Start your adventure with a 30-minute airboat tour of the Florida Everglades. Your ride is guided by an experienced captain who tells tales about the Seminole and panther coexisting in the lush wilderness. Keep a sharp eye out for endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water.

Head over to the Reptile Exhibit, whose native and exotic reptiles include a 1,000-pound (454-kg) alligator. Take advantage of the opportunity to hold a baby alligator before wandering over to the Glades exhibit for a video presentation on the challenges and issues of conservation.

End your journey with a visit to the Exotic Wildlife Exhibit. Come face-to-face with many different animals that often include panthers, leopards, and birds of prey. The exhibit's handlers, from an organization striving to protect endangered wildlife, are passionate about the care of these animals.