![]() There are water fountains there too, so we pack a water bottle and refill there. The bathrooms are about a 5 min hike and located in between the parking and the beach… so be prepared. There are zero shady spots on this beach so bring an umbrella too. We went for Mother’s Day and just had the best day! We brought a wagon, totally recommend as it is quite a hike to get to the beach so lugging gear is exhausting. Overall we enjoyed the visit.This IS the beach to go to right now post Ian! It’s like it was never touched! Plus there is tons of parking and the beach is huge, so lots of space to find a spot. The gift shop was closed so I am not sure of their selections. We stopped in the afterwards 2 canned soft drinks, 2 appetizers totaled $22. I believe animals are best in their natural habit being animals and not passed around or handled. There is an option at the begin of the tour for a photo (we declined this so I’m not sure the price of the souvenir photo) and afterwards, there is a Gator show (we skipped this only because I didn’t want to see any animals being aggravated or harassed so I’m not sure whether this occurs or not. Our tour guide for the boat was Giovanni and he was very personable and had vocalized several years (since 2007) working and driving the boats which helped me feel comfortable with the ride. If you have time I highly suggest making time for an airboat ride. Also, the boat is not too fast or bumpy at all, so don’t be afraid of that (I was worried). It was a bit chilly with the wind so we didn’t get to see many alligators but we did see some! The swamp is amazing and really a unique experience I highly recommend. The airboat tour felt like lit was about an hour (I could be wrong) and they provide you with ear plugs to protect hearing from the large fan. The last tour of the day goes out at 4pm and tickets were $30 each (make sure to bring cash to tip your airboat driver!). There are no airboat tours that operate within the actual national park, it the park does provide 3 operating airboats, Everglades Safari being one of the 3. If you're in search of a family attraction: go for it!Īfter spending the day at the Everglades National Park, we drove almost an hour north to do an airboat swamp tour. If you want to get the experience of the real Everglades: avoid this place (and the others along Hwy 41). I would have preferred to keep it with the boat tour, but all passengers are forced after the tour to visit their "museum" (not so interesting and outdated), to assist an alligator "show" in a covered amphitheater (where some interesting information was given about alligators) and then led to a place where one can hold a baby alligator in his arms (against payment of course). On the 30 minutes tour we had the opportunity to spot alligators, anhinga and plenty of herons. Don't expect the feeling of the real Everglades, but rather a fairground attraction.īut I have to admit that the boat guides well trained and gave excellent information about the Everglades. We bought our tickets in advance and arrived early in the morning to avoid the largest crowds.Īlthough I'm no advocate of these noisy, polluting and eco-unfriendly airboats, I wanted to give it a try as these tours are worldwide (erroneously) promoted in association with the Everglades. Located outside the Everglades NP, along the Tamiami Trail, this "Safari Park" is a perfectly organised attraction park.
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