Ride a 30-minute airboat through a private Everglades reserve with an alligator show
30 Minutes
30-min airboat, alligator show
Glide through a river of grass on a 30-minute airboat ride across a 259-acre private Everglades reserve. After your ride, watch a live alligator show and visit the on-site animal sanctuary.
Pets and service dogs are not allowed in the animal sanctuary, near the boat launch, on airboats, or on swamp buggies. Service dogs are allowed only in the gift shop, restrooms, and picnic areas.
Cancel or change up to 24 hours before start for a refund; after that, you owe full price. If the operator cancels for safety or other reasons, you get a full refund.
Product ID: 3QPTE7
No. Do not arrive by Uber or Lyft because they do not pick up in Everglades City, so you may have no way to get home after your tour.
No. Pets and service dogs are not allowed in the animal sanctuary, near the boat launch, on airboats, or on swamp buggies. Service dogs are allowed only in the gift shop, restrooms, and picnic areas.
Bring close-toed shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and bug spray.
32330 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, FL 34141
Deep in the heart of the Florida Everglades, Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park puts you face to face with some of the most fascinating reptiles and wildlife in North America. The air is thick with subtropical warmth, and the sounds of the surrounding wetlands form a constant backdrop. Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park draws visitors who want more than a roadside glimpse of Florida's wild creatures.
Wooten's delivers a genuinely memorable Everglades experience for most visitors, with standout guides like Captain Brian and Captain Craig earning real praise for their knowledge and ability to keep guests engaged on the water. The airboat ride itself is the main draw, and when conditions cooperate, seeing alligators in their natural habitat makes for an unforgettable outing. The alligator show and animal sanctuary add extra variety, and holding a baby gator is a crowd-pleaser. That said, a few patterns are worth knowing before you go. Wildlife sightings depend heavily on seasonal conditions, particularly water salinity during drier months, and management hasn't always been upfront about this at the time of booking. Waiting times between tour departures can stretch longer than expected, so building some buffer into your day is a smart move. The experience is at its best when you arrive prepared and go in with realistic expectations about what nature may or may not put on display that day.
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