Category Fort Lauderdale Wildlife & Nature

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The 10 Fort Lauderdale Wildlife & Nature Tours That Earn the Trip

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Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter - The airboat ride: speed, sound, and a real captain’s route

1.Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,791 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Skim the Everglades by airboat, then tour Sawgrass Recreation Park reptiles and conservation exhibits from Fort Lauderdale in about two hours.

“We literally paid for a boat ride, saw 4 birds and that was it. Absolutely no alligators!! The worst part is our guide didn’t even address the lack of alligators. Obviously, we know that he cannot control what the alligators do, but what upset us was that he didn’t even set expectations or address the issue!! But he made sure to request a tip. It was a complete waste of money and a total let down!”

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Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat

Everglades National Park Biologist Led Adventure: Cruise, Hike + Airboat - Fort Lauderdale pickup, then straight into Everglades country

Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure - Alligator & Reptile Exhibit: your 45-minute crash course before you forget everything

3.Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 498 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $140

Private airboat ride from Sawgrass Recreation Park with reptile exhibits, wildlife spotting, and subtropical Everglades views from a small boat.

“Captain made it great for my grandkids . He found 4 big alligators for them to see and took time to explain a lot to them. My 11 year old grandson said he loved learning all about them.”

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Skip the Line: Flamingo Gardens Admission Ticket in Fort Lauderdale

Skip the Line: Flamingo Gardens Admission Ticket in Fort Lauderdale - The 60-acre sanctuary and botanical gardens you’re buying into

4.Skip the Line: Flamingo Gardens Admission Ticket in Fort Lauderdale

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Fort Lauderdale’s Flamingo Gardens admission with tram tour, native wildlife presentations, and 60 acres of botanical beauty on a mobile ticket.

“It was like entering a forest, mist in the air. And then all the beautiful animals and plants and flowers. I really enjoyed it ! Good little walk , I had lunch there also.”

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Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco Tour

Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco Tour - What’s included in the $75: gear, water, photos, and a real guide

5.Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Paddle West Lake Park’s mangrove tunnels on a small-group kayak tour in Fort Lauderdale, with gear, a waterproof bag, and digital photos.

“Ariana made the trip very fun for everyone. She knowledgeable about wildlife, and plants. Highly recommend.”

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Island City ECO Paddle and Lesson to 9.3 Acre Nature Preserve

Island City ECO Paddle and Lesson to 9.3 Acre Nature Preserve - The Brief Lesson Portion: Built for First-Timers, Not Just Pros

Everglades Admission Ticket with Airboat Ride and Wildlife Show

Everglades Admission Ticket with Airboat Ride and Wildlife Show - Price and time: what $39.99 actually buys you

Flamingo Gardens’ Garden of Lights

Flamingo Gardens' Garden of Lights - Tickets and Value: What $24 Buys (and What It Doesn’t)

8.Flamingo Gardens’ Garden of Lights

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 22 reviews · from $24

Experience Flamingo Gardens after-hours holiday lights with a self-guided walk, Santa visits, snowfall effects, and nightly live music for $24.

“I Loved the lights. Its a magical experience. Santa was a great touch. And the snow was cool to see. Enjoyed walking around seeing all the people enjoying the experience.”

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Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House Ground and Guided Paddle Board Kayak

Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House Ground and Guided Paddle Board Kayak - The mangroves aren’t just scenery: wildlife you can actually look for

9.Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House Ground and Guided Paddle Board Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Paddleboard or kayak Fort Lauderdale’s Bonnet House mangroves with a guided tour, then explore gardens, orchids, and seashell exhibits.

“Courtney was a wonderful, charming tourguide - lots of stories about Florida, the history of the place, the culture - also responsive to the fact that I was doing a "vacation day" and we were able to dial back and not have too intense a kayaking day. Very nice!”

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Florida Keys Eco Tour: Snorkel, Kayak, Lunch + Transportation!

Florida Keys Eco Tour: Snorkel, Kayak, Lunch + Transportation! - Lunch Dockside: Fuel Up, Rinse Off, and Reset for Snorkeling

10.Florida Keys Eco Tour: Snorkel, Kayak, Lunch + Transportation!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $289

Full-day Florida Keys eco tour from Miami: mangrove kayak or SUP, coral reef snorkeling, lunch, drinks, and hotel transport.

“My school takes 22-30 students each year on a National Parks trip. This year we chose Wild Lime Adventures to plan and lead our tour to the Everglades and Dry Tortugas. We chose right. Ben, the owner, was very responsive as we communicated back and forth about what we were looking for. Our trip was a Wed-Mon with four full days of adventure planned.”

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