Central Florida · WILDLIFE
37 tours
Of the 37 wildlife tours in this guide, these 15 are the ones to spend money on. Prices, durations and the standout detail for each sit below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to the rest of the trip.
Wild Florida airboat through the Central Florida Everglades plus wildlife park admission, live alligator demo, and animal exhibits.
“We absolutely loved the airboat ride and our guide! 100/10 would recommend!”
A relaxed 2-hour eco boat tour from Cocoa Beach through mangroves and estuaries, chasing dolphins, manatees, and birds.
“We had Steve and pat. Both were amazing. We got lucky and saw dozens of dolphins and several manatees and bird species. Interacted with the kids and made the experience fantastic for all”
Paddle the Banana River at night on a Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge tour, watching plankton glow with all gear included for $75.
“We drove 3 hours round trip and they told us that we were on a weather delay and waited for an hour and could be waiting all night and our guide said that the likelihood is that we would not be going out. Mind you we already drove close to 2 hours and this company refuses to give any money back, only rain checks which is very frustrating because we were from out of town and left the next day so we got shafted $350 for 5 of us. Very unfortunate that the company wouldn’t work with us or budge”
Clear-kayak wildlife tour in Silver Springs near Orlando. Spot manatees, turtles, and wild monkeys on a 2-hour guided ride.
“SO MUCH WILD LIFE it was awesome, our guide Chris was super knowledgeable about all the wild life and areas in the park and was a joy to be with for our adventure. Definitely would recommend!”
2-hour wildlife boat tour on the Indian River Lagoon from New Smyrna Beach, with Turtle Mound history and dolphin and manatee sightings in season.
“A totally relaxing ride on a “river” which felt really to be a giant shallow lake! You could not see an end! Capt. Paul and his first mate were awesome hosts, pointing out the local flora and fauna. I’d recommend going on this excursion during the warmer months as the water was only 53deg so no manatees were around. On the plus side, the water was super clear, the bottom was easily visible, we spotted a couple of small Manta Rays. Plenty of birds were flying about as well”
A small-group, 1.5-hour Crystal River manatee cruise with live narration, shade-covered boats, and the chance to spot more wildlife than solo.
“We saw about 50 manatee on the 1:45pm tour. Captain Marty is knowledgeable and funny. Boat was roomy and comfortable. Boat is covered and has windows that can open. Manatees are easily seen from the boat and they come close.”
Two hours on Winter Haven chain of lakes, with wildlife, local history, and pontoon comfort for $41.50 per person.
“Very fun way to get out on the water! Our guide, Bryce, was full of knowledge and very nice! Thank you!”
1.5-hour Orlando Everglades airboat tour with expert guides, wildlife spotting, and clear views from stadium-style seating.
“Our guide Captain Andrew made the experience fantastic for us. He gave us so much information and had a great sense of humour. Would highly recommend this trip. Was a highlight of our family holiday.”
Clear kayak wildlife adventure on Florida’s Silver River near Orlando, with manatees and rhesus monkeys, gear and dry bags included.
“Beautiful, relaxing, crystal clear water, lots of fish, birds, turtles, gators and we even saw a cute little otter eating a fish on shore! Our guide was really nice and knowledgeable and took the time to get pictures of everyone and some of the cool nature we saw. Guide was also very patient with our kids (2&4) who fussed a bit before falling asleep on our laps. Yes mamas, this tour is manageable even with gremlin toddlers!! Really nice way to escape the chaos of Orlando for a morning and recharge in nature.”
Paddle Haulover Canal for manatees and dolphins with expert guides, calm water, and gear included, plus a good shot at up close wildlife.
“My wife and I had a great time kayaking. Our tour guide Zach did a great job. He educated us on the wildlife, and he lead us to areas that had many dolphins and manatees. We highly recommend this kayaking experience!”
Paddle a guided kayak or stand-up paddleboard in Cocoa Beach’s calm lagoons, chasing manatees, dolphins, and mangrove sunsets.
“Noah was Friendly, knowledgeable he made the trip a great experience that we will recommend to friends. Small group which was very nice. Great weather and the kayaks were in great shape.”
One-hour pontoon cruise in Winter Haven for wildlife sightings and local history, with a small group and bottled water.
“Had a wonderful time with Sage on the water today. She's a great captain and very friendly! Lovely day 🌞”
Two-hour pontoon cruise from Cocoa Beach through mangroves and the Thousand Islands for dolphin, manatee, and bird sightings with a naturalist.
“Our tour guides were excellent! They were knowledgeable about the sea life in the area. They also detoured a bit, which allowed us to see the Dragon Crew-11 takeoff!! Definitely recommend it!”
Small-group kayak tour in the Indian River Lagoon, with chances to see dolphins, manatees, birds, and tree crabs in 2 hours.
“We saw some manatees playing and they went right under our kayaks! We also had a dolphin come right in front of us. Had it not been for those experiences we would have hated this! The guide was not great at leading us. He barely talked to us the whole time. He didn't even really explain kayaking so we had to teach the kids how to. We weren't fitted for our kayaks so we were really uncomfortable in the seats the whole time and had to adjust them ourselves. It was probably 10 minutes into the kayaking before he even told us which way to hold the paddle. We have…”
Self-guided clear canoe ride at Silver Springs State Park, built for spotting manatees, turtles, birds, and rhesus monkeys. From $35.
“Awesome experience! Very detailed explanation given for route, & map given to us to make the trip on our own.”
