This airboat tour was absolutely incredible. The respect and…read morereverence for the wildlife and land we were encountering was nothing short of beautiful. We had chilly, overcast weather, so it was unclear if we would see any wildlife activity. We saw multiple gators, birds, and even a turtle along the way. Seeing them, without feeling as though we are harming or disrupting their existence, made me feel very good about our presence there.

We spent over a week road tripping through Florida and on our way out of the state we drove past…read moreBuffalo Tigers Airboat Tours. It was late in the day and we had tried to do some Airboat Tours earlier in the week but we were traveling with our dog and they were not dog friendly. We decided to stop just to check and luckily for us, not only are they dog friendly but they were doing one last tour before the sunlight was gone. Our guide Fabian was awesome. He was super chill but informative and really did a great job. Especially considering that is was late in the day and he was only able to find one alligator. He definitely tried a lot of spots and it was clear that there would normally have been more wildlife to look as so even he seemed a bit disappointed but he definitely made the most of the birds and other wildlife that we did spot. There was a second alligator and even a baby gator when we arrived at the makeshift village stop that we watched swim in the water a bit. I really liked that Fabian was upfront about the fact that the "village" was just a replica for tourists and not really a relic. He also joked that he has a TV and it is nothing like how native people live today. We had a really nice time on the tour but it is incredibly loud and we spent some of the tour putting our headphones over our dogs ears to protect her from the sound. The office workers warned us about the noise though and they were so sweet they even offered to let her stay in the office with them while we took the tour. I definitely would not take her with us again if we did another tour, but only because I worried about her little ears. She did super well with everything else, including the gator being so close to us and getting on and off the boat. We spent well over $100 after tip on the tour for two people and a dog and it lasted about 45 minutes but I really feel like the experience was well worth the price and the employees here were just so friendly and kind. I highly recommend stopping here and taking a tour with this company.

Made the long drive from Naples to try out a private tour on a fan boat. Looked at lots of options…read more Chose Tigertail because we could book for just the family, they provided ear protection, padded seating on the boats and they have been operating for a long time. Bert was our guide and we couldn't have had a better time! One of our kids declared it "the best boat trip ever." Bert was super knowledgeable about the wildlife, environment and sustainability. Their team obviously cares for the wildlife and is working to rehabilitate a number of small animals that they have on an island for various reasons. One of our participants was a photographer. Captain Bert was an expert fan boat operator, lining up the wildlife shots as we went. Extra points for that. Our tour for 6 people was $450 before tip. It was worth it as this was an absolute highlight of our trip!

Absolutely the best trip of my life! Thank you to Tiger Tail Airboat Tours, especially Tristan and…read moreWilder. Tristan, the grandson of the chief, made the tour so special and personal. We met three amazing alligators -- Cougar, her daughter, and Mr. Big Head -- plus a bunch of adorable babies! The Everglades were breathtaking, and the whole vibe was peaceful, exciting, and full of life. I felt completely safe and cared for the entire time. The experience was unforgettable -- beautiful scenery, great energy, and genuine people. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Florida!

This place is absolutely amazing. We did the private Capybara visit and the private alligator…read morevisit. Amazing experience at reasonable prices. Core memories made.

I've visited Gator Park several times with guests and had a great experience each time. It's $35…read moreper adult, so pretty affordable, and easy to get to. Free parking with no hassle. Your admission includes a fanboat tour led by knowledgeable staff and an informational animal show. Always a lot of fun and a good way to spend half a day! The reason I give this 4/5 stars is because some of the tour guides can be a bit off-kilter. There's been instances when what they've said has been borderline offensive when asking or responding to where people are visiting from.

For the price, I think this was a great airboat option. Kids under a certain age are free and…read moreadults were priced well. Sadly we happened to show up the week that the tribe island was closed so there wasn't an Alligator show. We did see one large alligator AND they had a baby alligator for everyone to hold before you got on the boat. Some people might get mad that "we didn't see any" but nobody can control where the animals will be. It was also cool to hear a little about the Miccosukee history. But the ride was fun if you just wanna mark the Everglades ride off your list of must do things in Florida. They provided the kids with large headphones and adults with earplugs.

This tour is really good. If you are looking to see alligators then this is the tour for you. Not…read moreonly do you see alligators but also turtles, birds, and fish. The guide was very knowledgeable and nice and the area was very easy to access and great parking. Really kid friendly since the airboat doesn't feel too fast and the ride doesn't feel bumpy at all. However if you are looking for thrill and the classic going through the plants and stuff this tour might not be for you. This is more of a peaceful ride through the river. But A LOT of alligators were present and the views were amazing.

This ride was pretty pleasant we got to see alligators and had the opportunity to hold an…read morealligator. Be sure to go during the colder seasons to be able to view the gators. It's a little pricey but it's a must if you're a Florida tourist. They have alligator heads on sale. Stop by their gift shop for nifty souvenirs. Parking is ample.

They usually do by appointment only but we stopped in and Eric was great. He had a little bit of…read moretime before his next reservation and agreed to take me and 4 other people out for a 30 minute quick ride. Wasn't a lot of talk or education but he got us out there and showed us some gators. We saw large ones and even a nest of babies about 4 months old. A couple of quick glances of turtles as they slid into the water at the sound of the boat. The boat had 3 rows of seats and could comfortably hold 3 people per row. It was clean and looked well maintained. The ride was smooth and I did not ever feel like we were unsafe or at risk of falling into the water since they don't use seat belts. He charged us $27.50 per rider and excepted Credit Cards. This was very fun and not being crammed into a boat with 40 other people was exactly what we wanted.

My boys and I went on a group one hour airboat rode this morning and our tour was awesome! Jay, our…read moretour guide, was the best and very helpful at answering questions and helping us to see tons of alligators and other animals! He even arranged for an alligator to attack/eat a tilapia right beside our boat! Seriously though, this was a small outfit that really deserves your business. Such great information and they couldn't have been more professional! Both boys said they thoroughly enjoyed themselves and we all rated it a 10 out of 10!

An unforgettable experience! We took a private airboat tour with Daniel, and it felt like getting a…read moredegree in Everglades ecology. His knowledge is phenomenal, and his passion for the area is contagious. We saw plenty of alligators (even a baby!), learned about unique vegetation like alligator apple trees, and gained a whole new appreciation for this incredible ecosystem. Highly recommend this tour. it's both educational and thrilling!

We visited Shark Valley Visitor Center on Tue 1/3026. This entrance is about an hour drive directly…read morewest from Miami/Doral area via the Tamaimi Trail (Rt 41). This one of four Everglades visitor center entrances open every day 9am-5pm. Very informative visitir center. Exploring options include self directed hiking & biking. We chose the 2 hr. guided tour with a motorized, open-sided tram. Driver Carlos & guide Kelly were excellent (that will another review). Learned much about the varied landscapes-swamps, hammocks, limestone formations. Many bird species, lots of alligators, saw one of two resident crocodiles, turtles, deer. Also a stop at an observation tower. This is a vast expanse, 2400 sq miles, that deserves more than one day. We followed this up with a trip on the partially paved Loop Road through the Miccosukee tribal lands & their visitor cultural center. Thank you to the staff. It was a great adventure. Nick & Liz, Albany, NY, USA

This Shark Valley trail itself is five stars, but the way it's operated isn't…read more Get there early if you'd like peace and quiet before the trams start which seems to be 9:30. Trail is paved, direct sunlight. In Jan saw over 60 gators a couple crocs. Took about 2.5 hrs with stopping to watch. Most national parks will allow you to access and pay earlier hours -- this park doesn't. This park gate opens at 8:30am, and creates a line that goes out into traffic, clearly only catering to people using the trams. We had to park on the Hwy and bike in, which was allowed but there was someone at the booth even at 730 to take money-- why not just open the parking lot early if someone is manning it anyway? To cater to the trams, which are very expensive. We were trying to enjoy watching some baby gators and the tram came up to about a foot behind us on our bikes to loudly scream over an intercom about the babies. Really takes away from the natural experience.

Tour started as soon as we arrived. Our guide was was great: he spoke loudly and clearly and was…read morevery knowledgeable. At times we went slow to check out the wildlife; other times we went fast! We saw plenty of birds and a couple of gators and a turtle in the wild (oh and some fish). After the airboat ride, we saw a quick "show" in which a man showed us the gators on land, a baby gator, tarantula, huge toad, and bird. He was pretty funny. There is a gift shop with the usual stuff (snacks, drinks, souvenirs). There are bathrooms. There is an area for hot foods like hotdogs but it wasn't operating other we went. What brought me here was I had to disembark a cruise ship in the morning but my flight wasn't until 4:19pm and so I took the excursion to kill some time and I have no regrets with this decision.

We live in Miami, and brought some friends here who were visiting from out of town…read more I like that we didn't have to book in advance, and got onto an airboat less than 20 minutes after buying tickets. The airboat ride itself was okay. They obviously can't control what wildlife is out and about, so we only got to see one gator and a couple of blue herons. However the guide was informative and stopped the airboat every so often to explain things to us and tell us about the Everglades. The show after the ride was a little silly, in a very fun way. It was a mix of informative and farcicle. The I was chosen to "kiss" the toad. No stress...you don't actually touch the toad. FYI there is a gator pen behind the show, and if you happen to be there at feeding time, you'll get an entertaining show there as well. **You are however right next to the open water, where wild gators will come onto land hoping for a snack...do not feel as comfortable near a wild gator as you do from the opposite side of an enclosure**

I had the BEST time on my Everglades airboat tour with Miccosukee Airboat Rides! From start to…read morefinish it was such a fun and memorable experience. Our guide, Levi, was absolutely incredible--he made the whole trip. He was lively, funny, and full of energy, while also being super knowledgeable about all things Everglades. He shared so many cool facts about the wildlife and environment, but in such an entertaining way that the whole group was smiling and laughing the entire ride. After the airboat ride, we got to watch an alligator wrestling educational presentation, which was amazing to see up close and learn about. And the highlight--I even got to hold a baby alligator afterwards! The boat ride itself was exciting, and you really get to feel the beauty and vastness of the Everglades. If you book here, definitely request Levi's time slot!

Clearly we were there in the off season because there wasn't much of anything to see or do. So…read more What were we paying for? I would rather support local tribes than the other businesses. This was a big stretch

Booked our Everglades airboat experience through [tour company name] and the whole thing was smooth…read morestart to finish. Easy to reserve, clear directions, and they set us up with a great operator out in the glades. The airboat portion was the highlight: real wild gator sightings and a captain who knew the area cold. If you are trying to actually see the Everglades and not just drive past the edge of it, this is the move. Thanks for putting together a great afternoon.

So much beauty everywhere, stop and take it all in! Worth the drive all the way to the bottom and…read moredon't forget to stop and check out the short hiking trails and the overlook too!