Things to Do in Everglades, Florida

Visit Zoo Miami to meet fascinating animals from Australia, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Also known as The Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, this 750-acre zoo in Miami, FL, offers close yet safe encounters from anacondas to koalas, rhinos, and more! Learn about Zoo Miami Foundation’s environmental conservation efforts to help the global wildlife’s welfare. Details

Experience the natural beauty of the Florida Everglades on this two-part Ten Thousand Islands boat tour! Led by a Florida Master Naturalist guide, cruise amongst the remote islands searching for dolphins, manatees, ospreys and other wildlife and explore a secluded barrier island beach for exclusive shelling. An ever-changing, hands-on experience awaits. Details

Go off the beaten path and discover a place teeming with untouched coastlines! This Marco Island shelling tour will take you to remote beaches in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge for great shelling. The tour, led by a master naturalist, is limited to six people and offers an opportunity to see dolphins and other wildlife during the cruise. Details

Discover an array of shore birds, dolphins, sea turtles and more on this small-group tour of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge from Marco Island. Led by a Florida naturalist, this two-part tour includes a boating tour and shelling tour. You will have ample time to explore on one of the uninhabited barrier islands and collect some wonderful shells. Details

This small-group eco adventure combines the best of a boat tour, kayak tour and walking tour into one single Florida Everglades tour experience! Guided by a certified naturalist, this Everglades National Park tour will take you to remote areas and introduce you to extraordinary wildlife, flora and fauna. Hike along the beach, explore mangrove swamps, and more. Details

Explore the 10,000 Islands of Florida’s Everglades National Park with this guided eco-boat tour from Chokoloskee Island. This small-group Everglades boat tour is led by a certified naturalist and offers an excellent introduction to the park’s diverse wildlife such as bottlenose dolphins, manatees, eagles, and hundreds of different shorebird species. Details

Immerse yourself in the nation’s largest subtropical wilderness on this small-group Everglades eco tour! Paddle alongside a Master Naturalist guide through mangrove-lined waterways showcasing the area’s rich flora and fauna. See an array of wildlife including a variety of birds, alligators, otters and more. Two Everglades kayak tours to choose from. Details

Get lost in the beauty of the Everglades on this small-group Florida Everglades tour. This naturalist-led excursion into Everglades National Park combines boating with a leisurely walking tour. Experience an array of wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, eagles and more, while learning about the Ten Thousand Islands’ ecosystems and native flora and fauna. Details