shark valley

shark valley印象

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  cagtraveling

  i'm a local and i go there very often, great 15 mile loop bike path, but you can also walk or take the tram around,(they also rent bikes) is only like 40 minutes from miami, on a cold day you will see a lot of gators warming up, on a hot day well you'll be the one warming up cause there is no shade on the whole path, i recommend to do it early in the morning as soon as they open the park that will also let you park inside the park other wise you'll be parking outside by the highway, you'll find a couple of soda/water machines, but no food... nice clean bathrooms, this is a good half a day trip, enjoy the swamp!

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  pore

  Many times we visited the Shark Valley in the passed and never we were able to do the tram tour to the tower for different reasons. This time we did it.Along the route we saw many different aspects of the Everglades and many animals, especially birds and of course also alligators.The overview from the tower was great. There were many gators laying in the sun around the tower.On the way back to the base we saw turtles, alligators, herons, ibis, a snake etc. etc.This tour is really recommended if you do not want to do it by bycicle.pore

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  seaturtle30_12

  Visiting Shark Valley in the Everglades National Park is well worth the trip. It is off the beaten path, but is well worth the trip. We took the tram tour and found it very informative, interesting and fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We saw many gator, birds and the beauty of the Everglades. The park office had interesting displays and a fun gift shop. There were bikes to rent, for those who wanted to do the 15 mile trail on their own. If you don't take the tram tour, just walk down the canal path at the end of the parking lot and you will see plenty of birds, gators, turtles and who knows what else! It was a great day. Do bring a lunch and beverages as there is very little available to eat or drink at the park.

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  BHartMich

  Arrive early or you will wait to get into the small parking lot. If you are there after 10:30 or so, you will wait up to 20-30 minutes. It is worth the wait.We did not take the tram and decided to walk a couple of miles down the path. There is a wide array of wildlife and we found it very interesting. Make sure to bring a camera and take water as well. Because the parking area is small, the park never seems to be crowded. We thought walking the path was a better way to see the animals. Many people went riding by oblivious to all the things we were seeing. Each to his own however.

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  AppreciateAdvice

  Friends and family who are visiting are always surprised to see alligators freely meandering along the paths and waterways - with no fences or other means of separations. And the abundance of other wildlife, especially words is enjoyed as well. Walk. Rent a bike. Ride the tram -- you an enjoy how you want! Great for families and visitors of all ages..

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  mgmaple

  We took our bikes and rode the 15 mile trail. It was paved and a smooth easy ride. We saw alligators galore, waterbirds, and turtles. Halfway through you can climb a tower and view the Everglades. Bring your lunch and water bottles. The wildlife was my favorite part - watching an alligator climb out of the water and crunch on a big fish for lunch, spotting a water bird snatch a snake. You're not sure what's around the next bend. You'll enjoy every minute of this ride!!!

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  tommy1125

  OK, if you want to see gators, this is THE PLACE! After 5 minutes you stop counting! There is an amazing 15 mile path that you can bike or take a tram! Awesome observation tower at the far end with great views of rivers, gators, birds, swamps, hammocks, and everything that is the everglades! Hurry before the Koch Bros. destroy it! Bike rentals are scarce in the season, so bring your own if you can. But, we waited about 30 minutes for 3 bikes (brought 2 more).

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  jkdussault

  this is our second year that we tried to park to go to the shark valley visitor center and this is the second year in a row that the lot was full. we had the kids in tow and so we parked along route 41 and walked in. we figured that there were so many cars, it must be worth it. we were a bit disappointed. the tram tours are really expensive. i think it was about $20/pp. we are a family of 6. they ran out of bikes to rent, so we walked along the canal. that was actually fun. there were gators, birds, geckos. our kids had a blast. we stopped here because the kids wanted to complete the junior ranger booklet. this is cool. you go see the ranger in the info center and get a booklet, one for under 6 years, and one for above 6 years. i like the fact that there were 2 different booklets. my kids completed them and got to become a junior ranger. the ranger gives you a hat, and you pledge and become an official junior ranger.

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  Tim_CiG

  Had a nice time cycling through the glades. Bikes could have been in better shape. Everything squeaked. My daughters bike was very uncomfortable for her over fifteen miles. That said, we saw a lot of wild life. Being new we stopped at the beginning to see every gator. After seeing eight in the first mile we decided to move a little faster and just count them. We stopped at sixty.

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  757200traveller

  We took the tram tour at Shark Valley. Saw lots of gators and other wildlife. The tour guide was great being very friendly and answered all our questions. Excellent time!