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Wooten's Everglades Airboat & Swamp Buggy Tours

• 32330 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, FL 34141
• (239) 695-2781

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

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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

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Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours in Ochopee

Take a day trip to the florida everglades for a unique family-friendly adventure.

Watch for alligators and other wildlife on a thrilling Everglades airboat tour or swamp buggy ride that is safe and fun for all ages. Combine airboat and swamp buggy tours for the ultimate Everglades experience!

Before or after your tour, be sure to include a visit to Wooten’s Animal Sanctuary where you can watch a live alligator show and see over 100 alligators, a Florida panther, lions, tigers, and other animals.

The Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park is open daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Read Wooten’s featured blog article here ! 

Print our coupon  below to save up to $16.00 on Wooten’s ultimate Everglades combo package , which includes an airboat tour, swamp buggy tour, the Animal Sanctuary, and the live alligator show or save $4.00 on two regular tour tickets!

An Everglades Airboat Tour is a Safe, Exciting, and Educational Experience for all Ages

Glide through 259 private acres of Everglades grasslands surrounded by Big Cypress National Preserve with an experienced local captain.

All airboat tours include stops to observe native Florida wildlife such as alligators, birds, manatees, and plants.

Passengers will learn about the area’s history, the local ecosystem, and hear some fascinating historic folklore.

The Everglades Grassland Airboat Tour is offered daily with departures between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Wooten’s Everglades airboat tour is handicap-accessible.

Explore the Nature and History of Big Cypress on a Swamp Buggy Tour

Big Cypress Swamp and Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plants and diverse wildlife. The fresh waters of Big Cypress Swamp are essential to the health of the Everglades.

Observe the scenic natural beauty and discover life in the Big Cypress National Preserve’s marshes and cypress forest on a swamp buggy.

Not sure what a swamp buggy is? Swamp buggies are open-air, elevated all-terrain vehicles that are able to safely and comfortably traverse dry land, shallow water, shallow mud, and sand.

Wooten’s swamp buggies can accommodate up to 20 passengers.

Your experienced swamp buggy tour guide will point out unique tropical and temperate plants, a Native American campsite and burial ground, and if you’re fortunate you may encounter some native Florida wildlife including alligator, West Indian manatee, birds, deer, bear, or bald eagle.

Swamp Buggy Tours are offered daily with departures between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Wooten’s swamp buggy tour is handicap-accessible.

See a Fascinating Alligator Show With an Opportunity to Hug or Hold an Alligator!

Wooten’s alligator show is very popular and an Everglades must-see!

Visitors get up-close and personal with alligators as the professional handlers share their knowledge about these powerful and mysterious reptiles.

You’ll want to bring your camera because after the show, visitors have an opportunity to hold or hug an alligator – now that’s a souvenir! But don’t worry the alligators are perfectly safe.

Wooten’s live alligator show starts every hour between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and is included with admission to the Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park.

Visitors should plan to spend two to three hours total to experience all of the attractions and rides Wooten’s has to offer.

Snacks and beverages are available in the Gift Shop.

Read our blog article about  things to do in the Everglades .

Present this coupon to receive $8.00 off a combo Airboat & Swamp Buggy ticket or $2.00 off a regular Airboat tour ticket.

Business Info

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 32330 Tamiami Trail East Ochopee, FL 34141
• 800.282.2781
• www.WootensEverglades.com

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Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Rides

• January 2, 2022
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Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Rides is one of the top guides for tours of the Everglades! Whether you choose to explore via airboat or swamp buggy, or if you’re simply interested in visiting their animal sanctuary and alligator farm, a trip to Wooten’s is definitely something you’ll want to consider adding to your Southwest Florida vacation itinerary.

SWFL is composed of Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, and other wilderness areas. Here you will find incredible and unique natural spaces that are home to countless species of animals and plants in a verdant and lush ecosystem. To really appreciate it though, you need a guided tour. 

This article will answer the following questions: One, Where is Wooten’s Alligator Farm?  Two,  what type of tours do they offer on the farm? Three, do I want to ride a Swamp Buggy?  (Hint, hint, yes you REALLY do!) And finally, what is there to see in the Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park? 

Let’s take a look at all of the essential details you’ll need to know if you’re thinking about booking a tour with Wooten’s, getting up close and personal with their family of exotic animals, or both.

Where Is Wooten’s Alligator Farm in Florida?

Wooten’s is located in Ochopee, Florida, less than ten minutes away from Everglades City. From Marco Island, Naples, and Fort Myers, the drive takes about thirty minutes, forty-five minutes, and an hour and fifteen minutes, respectively.

Just down the road from the Big Cypress National Preserve Headquarters and the Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center, Wooten’s Animal Sanctuary is definitely worth checking out if you’re in the mood for some South Florida wilderness adventuring.

An airboat ride is one of the best ways to experience South Florida’s wilderness and swamps.  An airboat is a boat that is used to navigate shallow waters just like those in the Everglades. The water in these swampy areas are too shallow for a standard boat motor with a propeller. So these boats are instead propelled by an aircraft engine (hence the name airboat .)

Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Rides tours come in a number of different varieties, allowing you to choose a tour that best fits your interests, schedule, and wallet.

Wooten’s Grassland Airboat Tours

Lasting about 30 minutes or so, Wooten’s Everglades Grassland Airboat Tours are open to people of all ages.  They are also handicap accessible with some limitations.

On this tour, you’ll be able to experience the beauty of the Everglades’ unique grasslands. You’ll get to ride along with experienced captains and escape into more than 250 acres of private grasslands.

While you’re on the tour, you’ll get the chance to learn about the history, plants, and animals of the area. For instance, you may even spot some birds, alligators, and other animals.

For people over the age of eleven, tickets cost $32.50 before taxes and fees for the Grassland Airboat Tour. Children between the ages 4-10 are admitted for $20 a piece. For infants under 3 and under, tickets cost $7. If you book your tickets online, you can gain free admission to Wooten’s Animal Sanctuary.  A live alligator show is part of the Sanctuary experience.

Wooten’s Extended Small Airboat Tour

This extended airboat tour lasts nearly an hour and is open to people of all ages. This tour is perfect for people looking for a more personalized experience. This tour gives you a chance to get closer to the ecosystems created by mangroves.

These smaller airboats allow you to explore areas the big boats can’t!  If photography is one of your hobbies, this tour offers better opportunities for taking photos. You’ll get to explore more than 250 acres of private grassland area.

Before taxes and fees, the tickets cost $45 for people 11 and up. Finally, it’s $27 for children between four and ten, and $7 for infants under the age of 3.

Wooten’s Everglades Private Airboat Tour

A private Wooten’s Everglades airboat rides tour is a great option if you are part of a larger group.  Avoid sharing the boat with other passengers if you reserve a private small boat tour.

This is also a 50 minute tour where you and your small group can learn and explore with an experienced captain.  Accommodating parties of up to 10, you’ll have the chance to see the mangrove swamps up close and personal.

For a party of between one and six people, the rates for a private airboat tour start at $300. If you have additional people in your group, it costs $30 for each extra passenger.

Wooten’s Swamp Buggy Rides

What exactly is a swamp buggy? A swamp buggy has an elevated, open platform that can seat up to 20 people. It  uses huge tractor tires to travel across both muddy marshes and dry land.  Think monster truck in a swamp and you have it!

Looking for a classic Everglades experience? Then, you’ll want to hitch a ride on a swamp buggy at least once. What are the avantages of a swamp buggy? Well it allows you to see better!  The Swamp buggys raised platform gives a better view than an airboat. These tours are perfect for slowing down and experiencing the incredible lush cypress forest.

Lastly, a swamp buggy can travel across dry land for some amazing sites.

Along the way, you might get to spot all kinds of different wildlife including alligators, deer, bears, or birds. A Native American campsite and burial ground is one of the attractions while on the tour.  Also, as well as educational opportunities to learn about the Everglades from an expert tour guide.

If you join one of these tours between the months of November and April, you might even get to see wild manatees in the aptly named Manatee Pond!

These tours last about 30 minutes and are open to people of all ages. Before taxes and fees, tickets for these tours are $27.50 for people over the age of eleven, $20 for children between the ages 4-10, and $7 for infants 3 and  under.

Wooten’s Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park

While there’s a good chance you’ll see some alligators and other animals, nature doesn’t ever offer guarantees.  So, don’t miss the Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park.

There are many exotic animals, you’ll get to see lions, tigers, turtles, crocodiles, and otters. Oh and they are an alligator park…  More than 100 alligators of all ages and sizes are there.

Live alligator shows run every hour between 10 am and 4 pm with the final show of the day starting at 4. During the show, the handlers will offer fascinating alligator trivia and even let you hold an alligator. Don’t forget your camera for this one!

Before taxes and fees, tickets cost $9 for adults over 11, $7 for children between the ages of four and eleven, and $5 for those 3 years old and younger.

Wooten’s Airboat Rides Combo Deals

Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Rides also offers a number of combo deals to help you get the best bang for your buck.

The Original Combo includes a grassland airboat tour, a swamp buggy tour, and free passes to their Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park complete with a live alligator show.

If you’re hoping to take a longer airboat ride on a smaller boat, you’ll want to check out their Extended Combo option.

For a more private experience, they also offer a Private Combo so you can experience the Everglades without sharing your airboat with other passengers.

For parties of twenty people or more, Wooten’s also offers Group Tours and Field Trips. The Group Tours are perfect for family reunions, weddings, business retreats, or other gatherings, while the Field Trips are specifically designed for students in grades K-12.

Is a Tour of the Everglades on Your Southwest Florida Vacation Itinerary?

While there are many different tours available in the vast natural areas of South Florida.  Wooten’s Everglades tours are some of the best known and best-loved. Here you won’t be bothered by other tours or traffic, as the guided excursions all take place right on Wooten’s private 259-acre property.

If you’re planning out the perfect trip to Southwest Florida, we’re here to help.  Check out What to do on the water in Fort Myers .  With endless resources on things to do, places to eat, and where to stay while you’re exploring the Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida Traveler is your go-to guide for everything you could ever want to know about this incredible region.

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Wooten’s Extended Combo

per kid (4–10)

6 attractions

80 mins of tours

3-4 hour visit

Cruise through the wide open grasslands into the secluded mangroves on your extended airboat tour. Next explore an additional ecosystem on a swamp buggy tour through marshes and a lush cypress forest. Then check out the alligator show and other attractions included with your tours.

5 Attractions Included with All Our Tours

• Extended Airboat Tour

• Swamp Buggy Tour

Animal Sanctuary

Alligator Show

Hug an Alligator

Upgrade your tour.

Include Mangrove Maze, Grassland, & Buggy

Private Airboat & Buggy Combo

Choose the right tour.

• The main attraction in an   Extended Combo   (the combo you're looking at now) is a 50-minute   Extended Airboat Tour . You'll explore Wooten's exclusive grassland and mangrove wilderness where no other boats can go. Boats seat up to 9 guests.
• The main attraction in a   Private Combo   is a 50-minute   Private Airboat Tour . You'll get the same experience gliding through Wooten's exclusive grassland and mangrove wilderness, but you will have the entire airboat reserved for your group. Boats seat up to 9 guests.
• The main attraction in an   Original Combo   is a 30-minute   Grassland Airboat Tour . You'll explore Wooten's private grasslands showcasing the Everglades' unique landscape and wildlife. Boats seat up to 15 guests.

All combos include the same variety of other attractions: a   Swamp Buggy Tour  and the  Animal Sanctuary   with   Alligator Show   and   Alligator Hugs .

• A   Private Airboat Combo   ensures your party of 9 or less gets an entire airboat to yourself to see the Everglades' famous grasslands and mangrove wilderness.
• On all other airboat tours, you might be seated with other guests, or be split onto multiple airboats if there aren't enough seats on one airboat.

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

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.

Top Questions

• 45 minutes from Naples
• 75 minutes from Fort Myers
• 90 minutes from Miami
• 3 hours from Tampa
• 4 hours from Orlando

Don't use Uber, Lyft, or other ride-sharing services. They can't pick you up when you're done!

• Yes, all ages are welcome on all our tours.
• Any passengers aged 17 or younger must be accompanied by at least one passenger who is aged 18 or older.
• Coast Guard regulations require everyone, even infants on your lap, to buy a seat.
• Consider bringing sunblock, bug spray, and comfortable shoes and clothes.
• You might get a little wet from small splashes and spray.
• If rain is forecasted, we recommend bringing a poncho.
• Many guests see wild alligators, birds, and other wildlife on their airboat and buggy tours, but Mother Nature makes no guarantees, so neither can we.
• You will definitely see alligators and other rescued animals in our Animal Sanctuary , an attraction included with all our tours.
• Our tours run rain or shine, except when there's a thunderstorm.
• We don't refund bookings if you cancel too close to a tour's departure time (check the policy when booking).
• Sometimes we need to delay due to thunderstorms or other unforeseen circumstances. We'll do our best to reschedule or issue a refund.
• Our airboat docks are handicap accessible, but wheelchairs can’t be loaded onto our airboats.
• If anyone in your party is using a wheelchair, please be sure they can move from the wheelchair onto the airboat.
• For everyone's safety, pets and service animals are not allowed in the Animal Sanctuary , near the boat launch, on airboats, or on swamp buggies.
• Service animals are allowed only in the gift shop, restrooms, and picnic areas.
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