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Wooten's Everglades Airboat Tour - All You MUST Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Wooten's Everglades Airboat Tours

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“ The swamp buggy ride after was entertaining but a little slower-paced for us but I know the kiddos would love it. ” in 53 reviews

“ Jake was our airboat captain , Ralph was our swamp tour captain, and Coleman led all of the alligator activities. ” in 13 reviews

“ The private tour was the way to go during the pandemic since the boat was just our family and Captain Matt. ” in 12 reviews

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32330 Tamiami Trl E

Ochopee, FL 34141

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This experience far passed my expectations! The airboat ride was so fun and our captain did lots of spinning tricks and drifting in the airboat. He was very informative and spent extra time on our tour to give us the best experience. We saw 3-4 big alligators laying out because it was a chilly day. Swamp buggy ride was a great view. We saw manatees nearby and our guide was very informative and funny. I want to go back!!

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We did the Extended Small Airboat Tour, wonderful experience. Informative and spectacular views of the Everglades. Alligator show capped off a great day.

This was my first doing this type of tour and I was excited about it. The tour guide had a nice and friendly personality. I thought the tour would be covering more land but we didn't go far. Overall it was an ok experience specially since it was a last minute reservation. Thank you Wooten's!

Posing in front of the buggy before the tour.

Capt JR gave our airboat tour and he was great! Knowledgeable about the area and the flora / fauna and also funny. My husband cackled like a kid when the boat went fast or drifted turns. Saw a couple wild alligators and learned a lot about the local ecosystem. Wasn't buggy because we were moving quickly. The swamp buggy tour was led by Michael who seemed to really love his job and brought an enthusiasm and knowledge base to his audience that was impressive. I could see how that part might get super buggy on a hot day though. Bring bug spray. Coleman did the alligator show and afterward helped everyone to hold the alligators of their choosing (3 size options). He was hilarious and totally in his element with the gators. Only part I didn't love was the big cats in the sanctuary. I'm sure they are well cared for and loved, but it just seemed depressing and boring for them. The lion lost his longtime mate last year and seemed super sad. The alligator parts were amazing though. And the staff was truly exceptional. Bring extra cash because everyone gets tipped (15% suggested). And there is a gift shop with a variety of reasonably priced items. It was a great experience for our family.

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We wanted an awesome everglades airboat experience, and had such a great experience at Wooten's. We drove about 45 minutes from Marco Island into the everglades, and even when the GPS system said we would arrive in 1 minute, we couldn't see anything but swamp around us. But then Wooten's appeared like an everglades mirage. The place looks exactly like you think an old everglades roadside attraction would look. The signs are all weathered and worn by the Florida sunshine and hurricanes. And you may question what you've gotten yourself into, but trust the reviews, as we did. We booked tickets online for the Combo, which starts with a 30 minute airboat tour, then there is a 30-minute Swamp Buggy ride and you can end your experience with a walk through the animal sanctuary (which is mostly filled with gators, as you'd expect) and the alligator show (which lasts 5 minutes but is quite thrilling). Captain Carl on our airboat was quite a character and we LOVED our ride. We opted for the third row since he said the front row would get wet and muddy, which is true. But you kind of get a little wet if you're sitting on the side of the boat. There are ear coverings if you want them, but we didn't need them. Not even 5 minutes into the trip we saw our first alligator in the wild. I actually had a mild anxiety attack as I did think the gator could and would attack the boat, but she didn't. The airboat goes really fast and you get the wind going through your hair as the captain takes you through a complicated maze of mangroves. We saw two other alligators in the wild. One was HUGE, just resting in the water, and the other was actively swimming which was awesome to see how graceful (and terrifying) they are. After the awesomeoness that was the airboat, we crossed the road (it's not busy, but it does seem like a major accident waiting to happen) to the swamp buggy which was an impressive vehicle. But the airboat was so exciting and we saw some cool wildlife, and then the swamp buggy was a slow meandering bug-ridden ride (bring bug spray!) where we mostly just saw trees and an owl. I wonder if there is more wildlife in the dry seasons. Then it was on to the alligator show and the animal sanctuary. The few animals, I won't lie, look a bit sad in their cages. But the gators and crocodiles are well-fed and cared for by the staff, who really do respect these amazing creatures. After the alligator show, you can actually HOLD a baby alligator and get a picture. This was a true highlight of the day. We will be back...but we'll do a longer airboat ride, skip the swamp buggy and definitely hold the baby gators again.

I accidentally booked this location in error. I immediately called and there was nothing they could or would do to help me.

We were on a boat with Captain Robby and he was a master at running that airboat. It was, by far, the funnest airboat ride I've ever been on.

Good experience. Loud so protect your ears especially kids. Captain was very accommodating to those who couldn't handle the rapid turns of the airboat. Arrive at least 1/2 hour before and check out the animal sanctuary this way you'll have enough time for the show when you get back. Try the combo ticket it's including buggy ride (saw tracks), airboat and animal show: sanctuary.

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Amazing trip, I will do it again next year, the private tour was worth it. I learned so much about the area.

The airboat tours in the area all offer similar experiences and pricing. Wootens offered a 30 minute airboat ride that included a walk through the animal sanctuary and a live alligator show. It was in total about an hour and half experience. The airboat tour was fun. Twisty turns, getting wet, seeing a gator, and some history about the area from the guide. The animal sanctuary included seeing more gators and crocs. The best of the experience was watching the live gator show. The host got in "Charlie's" habitat, talked about him (10 foot gator weighing almost 500lbs) and then did dangerous stuff like opening the gators mouth and putting his own chin on top of the gators mouth. All in all a fun time!

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WOOTEN'S EVERGLADES AIRBOAT TOUR: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

Experience more of the Everglades at Wooten's!

Glide across 259 private acres on a grassland airboat tour

Get a chance to see wild alligators, birds & more

Stay safe and comfortable 

See alligators & animals up close

Hold a baby alligator

Have fun learning with friends & family

Take home gifts and memories

Everglades National Park Boat Tours

Grassland & National Park Combo

Ten thousand islands boat tour, popular airboat combos.

Combine multiple tours for a complete Everglades experience!

• Original Combo

• Extended Combo

• Total Everglades Combo

Popular Airboat Tours

Book a tour and get our Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park included!

• Grassland Airboat Tour

• Extended Airboat Tour

• Private Airboat Tour

3 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

When you book direct.

Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

Why choose wooten's.

Local Roots

Most of our team grew up in the Everglades and they all look forward to sharing their passion for the water and wildlife with you!

Safety & Experience

Our safe, experienced captains are licensed by the Coast Guard, and our boats are regularly maintained.

Alligators & Animals

You'll definitely see alligators and other animals in our sanctuary, and you might even see wild ones on your tour!

Quietest & Comfiest

Our custom airboats are the quietest and most comfortable they've ever been, with a ride just as thrilling.

A Timeless Classic

Wooten's has a long history of delighting customers since 1953!

Refreshments & Gifts

Buy refreshments and take Everglades gifts and souvenirs home with you.

Guests Love Us!

"What an amazing day! Airboat ride and swamp buggy were so great! Got to see the Everglades, a lot of gators, bear tracks, birds and vultures. Staff was friendly and accommodating. They knew a great deal about the animals in the area and answered a lot of questions. I highly recommend!"

—S. from North Carolina

"The airboat was a thrilling ride and we saw a lot of alligators! The swamp buggy was fun and fascinating. This is definitely the place to go to check off your bucket list. Everyone working there was friendly and gave us a great time! I would definitely do this again."

—L. from Florida

—C.Z.

"We sat in the front row for the airboat tour and it was so much fun. The captain was very knowledgeable with a sense of humor. Seeing the alligators and holding them was something I never thought I would get to do!"

—S. from Massachusetts

• Grassland & National Park Combo
• Private Combo
• Kayak Airboat Combo
• Swamp Buggy Tour
• Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park
• Lodging Nearby
• Stay & Play Adventure
• Large Group Grassland Airboat Tour
• Large Group Original Combo
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