I have never laughed so hard it was truly a joyous experience! I saw so many gators it was…read moreincredible the staff and everyone there was so warm and kind truly a one of a kind experience :)

I did the Animal Encounter with my family and had Ethan as our presenter. He was awesome! Very…read moreknowledgeable and thorough in his explanation of each of the animals. The rest of the staff with whom I interacted was good too! The reason I am giving this review 4 stars instead of 5 is there were certain employees in the gift shop who left a little to be desired. They seemed as if they didn't really want to be there. Could have caught them on a bad day, but I noticed a difference between those few and the rest of the staff around the premisis.

Captain Gerald is an amazing tour guide who freely shares his love and knowledge of the Everglades…read morewith his customers. He piloted us on a beautiful tour of the 'Glades, and pointed out birds, gators, fish, and plant life as he educated us about them. He deeply cares for the health and future of this special place, and inspires his passengers to do the same. A stop at his cabin gave us even more insight into this remarkable man and the life he has crafted, and made us feel like family! I highly recommend this tour, and hope to visit Captain Gerald again!

Absolutely unreal day on the water with Captain Jack and Christina…read more From the second we left the dock, they were dialed in - professional, calm, and clearly masters of their craft. Every detail was handled, every question answered, and the energy on the boat was confident but relaxed. We ended up landing a 7.5 ft sailfish and a 14 ft hammerhead - a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. What stood out most wasn't just the fish, though. It was how Captain Jack and Christina guided us through every step of the fight. Clear coaching, constant communication, and total composure even when things got intense. Christina worked nonstop and went above and beyond all day. Both of them were incredibly kind, patient, and genuinely excited for us. You can tell they care deeply about what they do and about the experience their guests have. I've fished a lot of places, and this was one of the most memorable days I've ever had offshore. If you're even considering booking with them - do it. You won't regret it.

Had an awesome time with Josh and Cristina on "catch my drift". Me and my son spent four hours on…read morethe boat and caught several interesting fish. Edible fish were filleted on the boat to take home to eat. Cost was 70pp plus tip for 4 hours. Little rocky with waves but definately a fun experience!

Capt. Shawn Meiman is the real deal. I had family visiting from out of town and we contacted Capt…read more Shawn for private airboat ride. It was a blast! He's very knowledgeable of the Everglades including the history and politics of the region. He's super personable and made everyone feel comfortable immediately. I know there are a lot of private airboat captains on the Internet, but you will not go wrong with Capt. Shawn. This is the best way to see the Everglades. If you can afford a few more dollars, then pass on the "touristy" covered airboat companies and call Capt. Shawn. We will use him again for our next trip.

We had the best time with Captain Shawn. I reviewed this business before booking our airboat ride…read more I couldn't be more happier with his service and professionalism. He's a man of his word. We rented two boats from him for a tour and we got everything and more. Hibiscus, alligators, and cruising fast through the Everglades with spin moves. It was so much fun. I definitely recommend this business. If you're planning an airboat adventure you should call Captain Shawn. Forgot to mention the captain is pretty cool.

The captain was great! She was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. The boat ride…read morewas smooth and enjoyable. The moscato was nice and cold and the glasses she provided us were as clean as a whistle.

Excellence all the way around. Selecting the tour, confirming pets are OK through a quick call…read morespeaking to a real person, booking it, punctuality of the captain, and Lisa was an amazing captain!! Highly recommend this comfortable and affordable experience!

What a nostalgia trip! I went on this boat maybe 35 years ago and remembered it fondly. I still…read moreremember several of the stories and jokes I heard aboard way back then. When my family was embarking on a cruise from Fort Lauderdale, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce my own kids to the Jungle Queen. It's a short boat ride that takes you through the canals behind the mansions and quasi-famous homes on the water. Your guide on board will tell you about the homes and landmarks you pass en route. There is a bar on board, so no need to sail sober! LOL There are also a few snacks for purchase. The air movement on the boat keeps you from getting too warm, even when the sun is blazing, but don't forget your sunscreen. There's no bad seat aboard. All in all, it's a nice little boat ride if you're looking to get outside and burn some time in Fort Lauderdale. There is a string of food shops along the waterfront outside the entrance, so you can plan to grab lunch or dinner before or after your ride. We really enjoyed our trip, but I'm deducting one star due to the boat traffic (which I know they cannot really help). Maneuvering around all the other drunks in their watercraft was kind of a drag.

Did this with a group from my husband's work they set everything up. Left towards the evening so…read morewe were able to catch the sunset which was stunning. A two story boat the cruses to the Jungle island. Drinks on the boat while you can sit or walk around while enjoying the scenery. Beautiful waterfront homes and yachts big ones little one. While your cruising other people wave to you they have a little bit of music playing. I enjoyed standing in the front it was very enjoyable and just loved the sunset Florida has some of the most beautiful sunsets incredible. We arrived at the island and greeted with friendly people where all the entertainment began. We sat down and ate they brought the food bbq to the table brought is drinks during the dinner they had live music that followed outside fire dancers and hula dancing. Then you were able to walk around the island birds a few animals jungle vibe. Than back on the boat for a ride back. Food was chicken which was tender and tasty. Ribs that feel off the bone with extra bbq sauce. Corn bread coleslaw.

We had such a fantastic time with Captain Chuck and Barbara on such a beautiful day. Both were very…read moregracious and welcoming and we can't wait to go back out for another relaxing sail! Thank you Captain Chuck we appreciate you!

Great experience for a first time sailing. Captain Chuck is personal and provides a well used but…read morepresentable sail boat. Although the advertising states max 6 people, Capt Chuck booked 8. It was a bit tight but all got along well. Great way for tourists to see seaside of S Florida. Nothing disappointing here and great experience.

Native Village is the best Animal Sanctuary! Ian The Native Village did a phenomenal educational…read moreseminar about Alligators & Snakes. Everyone was educated on the different types of Florida Snakes & what to do if you were unfortunately bit by one of Florida's numerous venomous Snakes!! Also, educated everyone on how to react if you ever encounter an alligator in the wild! The Beck Boys are always visiting Native Village so if you want to join us any weekend just call Eric 305-610-3698 before the weekend!

My daughter and I drove from Ocala F l(4 hours north) to visit Native Village after seeing it on…read moreGator Boys. The staff was great. Our tour was wonderful. Sarge showed us all around and explained all the animals and their behaviors. We will be visiting again