Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park

Orlando Airboat Rides

Whether it’s your first or 50th, there’s something about riding on an airboat through the Florida Everglades that makes you want to shout, “Again!” These U.S. Coast Guard approved airboats can skim across the shoreline while you look for wildlife, or disappear into endless beautiful swamps, marshes, and rivers. These airboat tours are something you don’t want to miss.

Their experienced captains have a knack for being able to pick out alligators, eagles, and other wildlife that build their homes in the waterways near Wild Florida. Each time you head out onto the water, you’ll see and experience something different. For variety, you can choose from a half-hour, hour, private, or night-time adventure.

Safety is a top priority on all airboat rides. Wild Florida provide life jackets and ear protection for each guest on our voyages out into the Florida Everglades. We get asked a lot about bringing young children on our airboats. Children under 3 are free, and the steady vibrations and fresh air often put them right to sleep!

You can buy tickets for Wild Florida here.

Natural Florida

Experience a part of Florida that hasn’t changed much from when early pioneers arrived in covered wagons in the 1800s.  Travel deep into the protected swamps, marshes and rivers that make up the Central Florida Everglades.  Get an in-depth look at the alligators, birds, eagles, trees, and plants that can be found in mile after mile of beautiful wetlands.  This is Natural Florida at its best – they guarantee you won’t see any development, homes, or signs of human life, so come to see for yourself how good it feels to be in the middle of nowhere!

Gator Park

Wild Florida have been giving guests an unforgettable experience at their gator park since 2010. Their goal has been to provide an unforgettable Everglades experience that promotes a connection with animals while inspiring education and conservation.

Don’t let the name fool you. The gator park is full of more than 200 native and exotic animals. You’ll find lemurs, bobcats, two-toed sloths, capybaras and other wild animals. Of course, you’ll find plenty of alligators in their wild habitats.
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Take your time exploring the interesting habitats and heritage of the animals. Talk to the animal care team about what it’s like to work with these amazing animals and how our population of lemurs, bobcats, two-toed sloths and other exotic animals have grown over the years.

Kids will love feeding and learning more about the baby animals in our Petting Zoo. Mom and Dad can rest easy knowing that there is a covered playground for kids to run around when they need to burn off some energy. Grandma, Grandpa and the whole extended family will love exploring our Hawk Swamp where owls often roost in the coolness of the cypress tree-canopied boardwalk. To help build a connection between people and animals, we offer interactive programs ranging from gator encounters to taking selfies with our Wild Florida animal family members during one of our animal encounters.

Hawk Swamp and Cypress Trees

The Hawk Swamp is a must see when you got to Wild Florida, a magical swamp ecosystem where you cannot believe the sort of wildlife that can survive living on water.

There is an interesting fact behind this, and that is that the special type of tree there (Cypress Tree) survive by using part of their trunk to project above the waterline (known as their “knees”) which allows them to funnel air into the rest of the tree, and so survive when they are submerged in water.

Drive-Thru Safari Park

Travel down gravel paths within Wild Florida’s Drive-thru Safari Park and discover more than 150 native and exotic animals roaming freely. During your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to observe a variety of animals often only found around the world.

Enjoy identifying species from as far away as the African savanna to others from the deciduous forests of North America, all from the comfort of your own car.

(*Please note that your vehicle must have a top and that vehicles like convertibles or motorcycles are not allowed through the Drive-thru Safari.)

‍Expanding across 170 acres of untouched scenic landscapes, this wildlife and safari park presents a unique opportunity to bring you up close and personal with wild animals such as giraffes, zebra, eland antelope, scimitar oryx, American bison, mouflon sheep, and more! As you travel down our four-mile “unbeaten path,” you and your family can enjoy an exploration just feet away from animals you normally only see on TV.

The fun you’ll have isn’t confined to your car. Take your adventure to new heights and meet the tallest residents in Central Florida! The Giraffe Feeding Platform allows you to interact and feed your new friends for just $5. (Don’t forget to snap your memories for your next best profile picture).
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‍After you’ve had your “four-wheel-fun” inside our drive-through animal park, stretch those legs inside our Gator Park. Admission to our Gator Park is included in the price of the Drive-thru Safari Park tickets and allows your family to view more than 200 additional animals, as well as enjoy a variety of educational animal shows.

Our drive-thru safari park is just a short drive from Orlando’s biggest attractions. Enjoy the scenic views of Florida’s natural beauty from the comfort of your car. It’s the perfect family-friendly activity for animal lovers of all ages.

Getting To Wild Florida

DIRECTIONS TO WILD FLORIDA COMING FROM DISNEY:

1. Go east on U.S. Highway 192 for about 20 miles to Saint Cloud.
2. Take a Right on Vermont Avenue heading south for 12 miles. Vermont will become Canoe Creek Rd after a few miles.
3. Turn Right on Lake Cypress Road heading west for 2 miles.

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1. Go east on Osceola Parkway to the Florida’s Turnpike and go south (right).
2. Take the Turnpike to the next exit, #244 (Kissimmee-St. Cloud), for St. Cloud, and turn east on U.S. Highway 192 (left). Exit #240 is a SunPass Only exit and does not accept cash or credit cards.
3. Stay on U.S. Highway 192 for 5 miles and turn south (right) on Vermont Avenue for 12 miles. Vermont will become Canoe Creek Road after a few miles.
4. Turn right on Lake Cypress Road heading west for 2 miles.

DIRECTIONS TO WILD FLORIDA COMING FROM ORLANDO:

1. Go South on the Florida Turnpike to exit #244 (Kissimmee-St. Cloud) for St. Cloud, and turn east on U.S. Highway 192 (left). Exit #240 is a SunPass Only exit and does not accept cash or credit cards.
2. Stay on U.S. Highway 192 for 5 miles and go south (right) on Vermont Avenue for 12 miles.
3. Vermont will become Canoe Creek Road after a few miles.
4. Turn right on Lake Cypress Road heading west for 2 miles.

DIRECTIONS TO WILD FLORIDA COMING FROM MELBOURNE:

1. Go west on U.S. Highway 192 for approximately 40 miles to Saint Cloud.
2. Take a left on Vermont Avenue heading south for 12 miles. Vermont will become Canoe Creek Road after a few miles.
3. Turn right on Lake Cypress Road heading west for 2 miles.

USE UBER:

To ensure a hassle-free trip to and from Wild Florida, consider scheduling your ride with Uber. Using the Uber app, you can book your transportation in advance, allowing you to enjoy your visit without worrying about parking or navigating. This convenient option provides a reliable and stress-free way to manage your travel plans, making your experience at Wild Florida even more enjoyable.

FAQ’s

What wild animals are in Florida?

The most common wild animals in Florida are Alligators, who thrive by the rivers and lakes. Apart from that, there are Otters, manatees, squirrels, deer, armadillos, opossums, and raccoons.

What can you feed wild Florida lake turtles?

Turtles absolutely love leafy green vegetables such as lettuce, so anything like that would be perfect. You can also buy specially formulated turtle pellets from a pet store.

How much is admission to Wild Florida?

You can check the latest prices for tickets to Wild Florida  on our website here.

Who owns Wild Florida?

Sam Haught is a co-owner of Wild Florida.

Also known as “Airboat Gator Park“.