Top Ways to Check out the Everglades Wildlife

The Florida Everglades is a unique ecosystem and the last remaining saw grass wetland in all of North America. It is the habitat of many different species of rare and threatened animals and birds. It is also home to a diverse and vibrant flora. Tourists who have come for a Miami vacation should also ensure that they come for a Miami Everglades tour.

Mother Nature Up Close and Personal

One of the best places to enjoy the diversity of the Florida Everglades is the Everglades National Park. It is a protected section of the saw grass wetland and home to big and small alligators, varied avian life, and endangered native wildlife such as the Florida panther and turtles. Tourists may avail the services of an Everglades shuttle to come to the park.

 

Some of the top ways in which tourists can check out the eclectic wildlife at the Everglades National Park are listed below:

Fan Boat Tour

An air boat tour is one of the best ways to see the diverse Everglades wildlife, especially the alligator population. Hence, it is also popularly referred to as an alligator tour. The tour begins with a smooth and thrilling ride across the glassy waters of the wetlands. Tourists will feel as they are literally skating on ice. Expert guides will accompany you during the air boat tour and keep you entertained with their lively and interesting commentary. After the fan boats have reached the more remote sections of the Everglades, you will get to see alligators, raccoon, bob cats, snakes, turtles, varied birds, and other local wildlife from close quarters.

Hiking Expeditions

There are many nature trails in the park which are open for hiking excursions. Some of the most popular hiking trails include the Anhinga trail, the gumbo limbo trail, and the Mahogany boardwalk. Tourists can go for self-tours and get besotted by the picturesque surroundings and the vibrant wildlife, or you can opt for ranger-led hiking expeditions.

Kayaking Trips

Tourists can also rent a kayak or a canoe at the visitor centers and go for a peaceful row through the 'river of grass.' As opposed to the Everglades air boat tours, a canoe trip is a less intrusive way to see the local wildlife. Also, a kayaking tour will allow you to access those secluded parts of the Everglades habitat that cannot be reached by the larger air boats. Tourists can go for self-guided or ranger led canoeing expeditions.

The Shark Valley Tram Tour

The tram tour across Shark Valley is one of the best ways to detect the bird life at the park. Tourists can travel from Miami to Everglades and go to the Shark Valley visitor center to get the tickets. The tram tour also includes a stopover at the Shark Valley observation tower. Wildlife enthusiasts can climb to the top of the tower and get amazing views of the sawgrass prairies

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