Since 1953, Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours has welcomed curious travelers to the heart of Florida’s “river of grass.” Knowledgeable local captains whisk you across 259 acres of private wetlands on custom, whisper-quiet airboats...
Since 1953, Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours has welcomed curious travelers to the heart of Florida’s “river of grass.” Knowledgeable local captains whisk you across 259 acres of private wetlands on custom, whisper-quiet airboats...
Visitors consistently praise the knowledgeable captains who lead these airboat tours, with guides like Captain Carl and Bryan earning specific shoutouts for their humor, storytelling, and expertise about the Everglades ecosystem. You'll spot plenty of wildlife during the ride, including alligators, various birds, and learn fascinating tidbits like how mangroves are actually invasive to the area. The airboat experience itself gets high marks for being thrilling and informative, though some mention the swamp buggy tours can make it difficult to hear the guide's commentary. The alligator show featuring Charlie and his handler is a genuine crowd-pleaser, and families especially love that kids can hold baby alligators afterward. The staff across the board receives compliments for being friendly and helpful. One thing to keep in mind: scheduling can be a bit looser than expected, with some guests experiencing delays or changes to their tour times. If you're planning a tight itinerary for the day, you might want to build in some buffer time. Overall, most visitors leave happy and say they'd return for another visit.
Great time riding on the airboat through the Everglades! We got to see a couple of alligators and plenty of birds along the way. We also learned that mangroves are actually invasive to the Everglades and can take over rather quickly, which was really interesting. After the boat ride, we stopped to watch the alligator show. Charlie is a big boy, and you can tell the handler has a strong bond with him—they put on a great show together. Overall, it was a fun experience and something I would definitely do again!
Amanda Champlin
January 31, 2026
Great time riding on the airboat through the Everglades! We got to see a couple of alligators and plenty of birds along the way. We also learned that mangroves are actually invasive to the Everglades and can take over rather quickly, which was really interesting. After the boat ride, we stopped to watch the alligator show. Charlie is a big boy, and you can tell the handler has a strong bond with him—they put on a great show together. Overall, it was a fun experience and something I would definitely do again!
Amanda Champlin
January 31, 2026