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Due To Big Cypress National Preserve Regulations We Are Closed The Months June & July. We Reopen August 2, And Reservations Are Now Open!

These closures are essential for protecting the natural environment and ensuring the safety of both wildlife and visitors.

Our local guides not only drive the swamp buggy but also provide insightful interpretation, ensuring you don’t miss a thing. Climb aboard and experience an Everglades Swamp Buggy Adventures like never before! Book your tour now and let us guide you through the wonders of this unique ecosystem.

Explore the Untamed Beauty of the Everglades with Captain Steve's Everglades Swamp Buggy Adventures.

Why choose captain steve's everglades swamp buggy adventures, unleash your wild side: book now for an unforgettable everglades experience with captain steve's everglades swamp buggy adventures, step into the wild with captain steve's everglades swamp buggy adventures experience the essence of the florida everglades alongside our knowledgeable local guides, whose deep-rooted connection to this extraordinary ecosystem spans generations. join us for an authentic journey through the heart of the everglades, where every moment is infused with the rich history and natural wonders of our home., at big cypress, there are no extra entrance fees, unlike in the national park. capt. steve's swamp buggy adventures handles any and all fees for you. welcome to big cypress national preserve, wildlife sightings.

Rest assured, we adhere to strict ethical guidelines – no bait, no feeding, no harassment of any wildlife. We are here to observe and appreciate these animals in their natural habitat without disrupting their behavior. Nature dictates the sightings on our tours, and the thrill of encountering diverse animals is left entirely to the spontaneity of the wild. There are no wildlife guarantees.

Choose From Three Exciting Tours! No Extra Entrance Fees!

3-4 hour swamp buggy tours.

Captain Steve’s Everglades Swamp Buggy Adventures is a "Must Do" when visiting Florida's Pristine Parks, as listed by National Geographic, the world's foremost nature authority. The Big Cypress National Preserve in the southwestern edge of Florida's Everglades boasts breathtaking biodiversity.

All Day Adventures

Join Captain Steve's private swamp buggy tour for up to 6 people. This full day adventure is tailored to your pace. Ride, stop, or explore a cypress dome at your leisure. Alternatively, you can opt to stay on the platform swamp buggy throughout the tour. Your choice of up to 6 people..

4 Hour Private Tours

From 1 to 6 people of your choosing on this private swamp buggy tour. This 4 hour tour operates at YOUR pace. Ride, Stop Or walk into a cypress dome and see if we can spot the resident dinosaur. The American Alligator. You and your guest will be the only people on the swamp buggy.

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Our latest testimonials.

As a family from Iowa we thoroughly enjoyed every second of our tour! The kids learned so much about the plants and animals surrounding the area. Our guide Adam was amazing and very through with information and patient with our 8 year olds questions. As an adult I am terrified of any and everything that could possibly be in the Everglades and left with a huge smile on my face.

Captain Daniel made our trip fun and educational. His experience, deep love for the land and sense of humor combined to make our adventure memorable. Watching my granddaughters wade in those clear flowing waters and ask questions about what they were most curious about was priceless. Thank you for providing my family with a day we will all long remember.

I have always wanted to do a swamp buggy tour and was glad I stumbled on Captain Steve’s! Lasted almost the whole 4 hours. Sherold was a great guide. So wise and knowledgeable! The tree lined buggy trail was beautiful! The sunset was amazing! Only a few gators spotted along Turner River Road, but the recent rains and cold weather probably made the animals hide earlier. HIGHLY recommend and will definitely do it again! 

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Please give us a call for larger groups of 7 or more 239-695-2186.

It’s a good idea to bring a change of clothes in case of rain, especially during the summer months. This way, you’ll have something dry to wear traveling to your next destination. Also, be sure to wear shoes that can get wet or muddy in case you want to get off of the swamp buggy and do some exploring.

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EVERGLADES DAY SAFARI

Full-day and half-day everglades airboat eco-tours, departing from ft. lauderdale, miami, ft. myers, naples binoculars browse tours the best everglades safari starts here, please select your location, from ft. lauderdale/miami area, from ft. myers/naples area.

• The Full Everglades Experience

Everglades Day Safari

The Everglades Day Safari offers an in-depth, naturalist-guided day trip into the majestic Everglades! Includes an airboat ride, nature walk, mangrove wilderness boat ride and a delicious lunch!

• Hour Glass 9 hours

Featured Florida Everglades Tours

Everglades day safari from miami.

• Great for Kids!
• Hour Glass 5 hours

Captain Bob's Excellent Adventure

Explore the Western Everglades with a wildlife biologist! Guided transportation from the Fort Myers area, interactive reptile presentation and an airboat ride!

Everglades Day Safari – Fort Myers

Join us on an in-depth, naturalist-guided day trip into the majestic Everglades! Includes an airboat ride, nature walk, mangrove wilderness boat ride and a delicious lunch!

• Nature Walk, Airboat Ride & Reptile Show!
• Hour Glass 4 hours

Western Everglades Adventure in Immokalee

Enjoy an educational, hands-on reptile presentation with snakes and alligators and explore for reptiles (including alligators!) and birds on an airboat ride!

Captain Bob’s Everglades Adventure – Naples

Explore the Western Everglades with a wildlife biologist! Guided transportation from the Naples area, interactive reptile presentation and an airboat ride!

IN-DEPTH GUIDED DAY TRIPS INTO THE FLORIDA EVERGLADES!

Every everglades adventure includes:.

• Round-trip transportation from the greater Fort Myers or greater Fort Lauderdale areas
• A well-educated, highly trained biologist or naturalist guide
• A nature walk under the canopy of towering bald cypress
• A scenic boat cruise into the Ten Thousand Islands mangrove forest in Everglades National Park
• A delicious lunch in the heart of the Everglades
• And a spectacular airboat tour through sawgrass prairies and pond apple forests

WHY CHOOSE US

• The Everglades Day Safari is the only Florida SEE certified safari.
• We are the only van tour permitted to operate in Big Cypress National Preserve.
• We are a locally owned company.
• We offer small, personal tours.
• We have never and will never feed or harass wildlife.
• We employee local    guides who have strong ties to the Everglades.
• Our tours are fun, educational and one-of-a-kind.

TOP-RATED ACTIVITY IN SOUTH FLORIDA ★★★★★

We planned to just venture through the park on our own but decided to book a tour instead. So happy we did. Pete, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge and so passionate about this unique habitat. It was also very convenient and professional. Rather than just "look" at the Everglades, I felt like we got to "experience " the Everglades. Book with confidence.

Outstanding day with Ben! He was loaded with knowledge for the entire day. Alligators, birds, Ecosystems, Ben even had a bird checklist of 70 different varieties, We found 28 of those on the list.

We took this tour on our honeymoon, and it was one of our more memorable experiences! The tour guide was absolutely the best there is. We visited so many wonderful locations you would never know were there unless you lived here. My wife and I learned a lot. We're really glad we took this trip, and highly recommend it for anyone else who enjoys nature.

create unforgettable Everglades memories at captain jack's!

Zip through Everglades City on airboat tours

Venture through a cypress forest on a swamp buggy

Get a chance to see wild alligators, birds & more

Stay safe and comfortable 

See alligators & animals up close

Hold a baby alligator

Take home gifts and memories

Everglades National Park Boat Tour

Mangrove Tunnel & National Park Combo

Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour

Mangrove maze airboat tours.

Race through a maze of Everglades mangroves on an airboat, away from other traffic.

• Mangrove Maze Ultimate Combo

• Mangrove Maze Airboat Tour

Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Combos

• Total Everglades Combo

Mangrove Tunnel & Grassland Combo

Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo

Private Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo

Mangrove tunnel airboat tours.

Take a high-speed tour of Everglades City's signature mangrove tunnels!

• Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

• Private Mangrove Tunnel Airboat Tour

Grassland airboat Tours

Grassland & Buggy Combo

• Grassland Airboat Tour

4 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

When you book direct.

Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

Why Choose Captain Jack’s?

Local Roots

Safety & Experience

Two-Way Headsets

Alligators & Animals

Quietest & Comfiest

Personal & Popular

Refreshments & Gifts

Guests love us.

“There is something about flying down narrow alleys of mangrove trees that is just a rush. I could never get tired of it. The guides always give more than just a ride. You learn so much about the Everglades and the total ecosystem that it is. We most certainly will be back!

—C. from Florida

“The mangrove tour was so much fun! We saw a family of dolphins swimming along the boat, several alligators, and a few fish jumping out of the water. Riding through the mangroves was beautiful and a fun way to see the Everglades. I would recommend to anyone.”

—J. from Massachusetts

“We really enjoyed seeing the alligators. The captain of the airboat gave a lot of information about the Everglades and habitat. The addition of the two-way headsets let us all communicate during the tour. This was really a highlight of having friends down visiting us new Florida residents. Plan to bring other guests."

—K. from Florida

“We did the combo package and it was amazing! Great way to experience all 3 ways to 'see' the Everglades! Would highly recommend. All the captains for each segment were fantastic! Had a great time!"

—J.T.

• Mangrove Tunnel & National Park Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & Grassland Combo
• Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Private Mangrove Tunnel & Buggy Combo
• Grassland & Buggy Combo
• Lodging Nearby
• Total Everglades Stay & Play
• Online Gift Shop
• Animals & Alligator Show
• Everglades City Boardwalk

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
• Students & Field Trips
• Online Gift Shop
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Airboat Rides & Everglades Tours

Enjoy an airboat tour and see the natural lay of the land as well as native wildlife! From alligators to birds, you can explore the everglades by boat, vehicle, or on a safari tour.

Everglades Day Safari

Everglades adventure.

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Live webcams, #myfortmyers moments, plan your trip, digital visitor guide, audubon's corkscrew swamp sanctuary.

Owned and operated by National Audubon Society since 1954, the 13,000-acre Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary features a 2.25-mile boardwalk (or a one-mile shorter loop) that meanders through the ancient Bald Cypress forest, alligator holes, and lakes where colorful wading birds feast. The state-of-the-art Blair Audubon Visitor Center features a Nature Store with unique nature-theme items, a Cafe and Discovery Center for...

Owned and operated by National Audubon Society since 1954, the 13,000-acre Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary features a 2.25-mile boardwalk (or a one-mile shorter loop) that meanders through the ancient Bald Cypress forest, alligator holes, and lakes where colorful wading birds feast. The state-of-the-art Blair Audubon Visitor Center features a Nature Store with unique nature-theme items, a Cafe and Discovery Center for young ones. Open every day of the year. A birders paradise.

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375 Sanctuary Road Naples , FL 34120 United States

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