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Shark Valley Tram Tour
Everglades National Park
Tram tours are accessible for persons with disabilities. Please call ahead (305) 221-8455 so that staff will be ready for any special needs that you may have.
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Last updated: November 30, 2023
Shark Valley Tram Tours
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Shark Valley Tram Tours is an authorized concessioner for the National Park Service. We operate the National Park Tours within the Shark Valley Entrance of Everglades National Park. This is the entrance closest to the city of Miami.
Educational Everglades Tours
On our educational tours, you will see the residents of the Everglades in their natural surroundings. Here, animals roam freely, and the environment is protected. Our expert Park-trained naturalists share their experience to help you spot all of the unique and subtle treasures of the Everglades.
Why is it called Shark Valley?
Gator enjoying a swim
You might be wondering about the name Shark Valley…Well, although sharks are one form of wildlife that you won’t see in the shallow waters of the Everglades within Shark Valley, they’re not terribly far away. Also, two of the estuaries supplied by The Everglades River are the Shark River and Little Shark River whose brackish waters provide wonderful feeding and nursing habitats for several species of sharks. Including, bull sharks which are the top of the food chain, as well as black-tip sharks and lemon sharks.
You won’t see any mountains framing the Shark Valley, so why is it called a valley? The reason is because we are technically in a valley, as the coastal ridges of South Florida are higher than the interior of this part of the state. This creates a valley in comparison. In addition, the western coastal ridge is about 14-17 feet above sea level. Also, the Atlantic ridge is 15-20 feet above sea level, and the Shark Valley Visitor Center area is about 7 feet above sea level. As a result, this puts us in the valley between the two ridges, which is why we’re called Shark Valley.
Shark Valley Tram Tours
Ready to book your tram tour? Contact us today to get your Shark Valley tram tour scheduled. Are you booking for multiple people? No problem! We can help get you and your group set up for the adventure.
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The open air trams allow for abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, and stop at the Shark valley Observation tower for a bird's eye view of the sweeping Everglades ecosystem. Tours depart from the Shark Valley Visitor Center located along U.S. Hwy 41/Tamiami Trail, 25 miles west of Miami, FL.
Tram Tours. COVID-19 Response. The two-hour Everglades Tram Tour through the Shark Valley section of Everglades National Park is actually a South Florida ecotour that also provides a wonderful opportunity for group tours.
Please call (305-221-8455) or email ([email protected]) for military discount codes. Book an Everglades Tram Tour. Explore Group Tour Rates (12+) Departure Times for Everglades Tours. May 1, 2023 through December 15, 2023. 9:30 AM. 11:00 AM. 2:00 PM. 4:00 PM. December 16, 2023 through April 30, 2024. 9:00 AM. 10:00 AM. 11:00 AM.
Shark Valley Tram Tours. 4.5. 932 reviews. #54 of 814 Tours & Activities in Miami. Sightseeing Tours. Write a review. See all photos. About. Miami, Florida. Meets animal welfare guidelines. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Similar Experiences. SPECIAL OFFER. Flamingo Everglades Boat Tours. 12. Day Cruises. from. $48.00.
About Us. Shark Valley Tram Tours is an authorized concessioner for the National Park Service. We operate the National Park Tours within the Shark Valley Entrance of Everglades National Park. This is the entrance closest to the city of Miami. Educational Everglades Tours.