While it is not recommended to battle the mosquitoes during the summer, the Everglades is an essential destination for children and adults at any other time of year.
Make reservations ahead for a two-hour tram tour starting at the Shark Valley Visitor Center. This is the most family-friendly of the visitor centers. You will see plenty of alligators, birds, and other wildlife. The Bobcat Boardwalk is an easy ¼ mile trail that kids will enjoy.
Adults and older children can choose from a wide range of hiking trails, fishing spots, and camping. Airboat rides are also offered nearby.
U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) 25 miles west of the Florida Turnpike from exit 25 (S.W. 8th St.)
305-221-8776
Everglades National Park Web Site
8:30 am – 5 pm (Dec - Mar)
9:15 am – 5:15 pm (Apr - Nov)
Open 365 days
- $10 Entrance Fee per vehicle (good for 7 days)
- $5 Entrance Fee per cyclist or pedestrians on foot (good for 7 days)
- Free for cyclists or pedestrians age 16 and under
- $16 per night for Camping at the park campgrounds
- $10 for a Backcountry Camping Permit, plus $2 per person per night
Membership: An annual pass costs $25 and allows unlimited visits for the purchaser and their guests. It is worth it if you plan to return at least twice more during the year.
Get a free tour of the Everglades when you purchase the Go Miami Card. Tour includes admission and an airboat ride.
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