Book a private airboat for your group, plus an alligator show and sanctuary visit
50 Minutes
1-9 people
Private airboat, Alligator show
Reserve your own airboat for a 50-minute ride through 259 acres of private grasslands. After your tour, watch a live alligator show and explore the 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; otherwise you owe full price. Full refund if the operator cancels for safety or other reasons.
Arrive at least 30 minutes before your start time to help avoid delays.
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.
It was so cool to visit this park, the walk around the lake, the experience of seeing an alligator up close, being able to hold a baby alligator 🐊 was amazing. The store is incredible.
Enelise Silveira
July 6, 2026
It was so cool to visit this park, the walk around the lake, the experience of seeing an alligator up close, being able to hold a baby alligator 🐊 was amazing. The store is incredible.
Enelise Silveira
July 6, 2026
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