{"id":7575,"date":"2025-09-15T23:24:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T22:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wanderingdutchies.com\/uncategorized\/things-to-do-in-the-everglades-with-kids-7-family-friendly-tips\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T23:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T22:11:21","slug":"things-to-do-in-the-everglades-with-kids-7-family-friendly-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderingdutchies.com\/en\/destinations\/north-america\/usa-travel\/florida\/things-to-do-in-the-everglades-with-kids-7-family-friendly-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in the Everglades With Kids: 7 Family-Friendly Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Visiting the Everglades with kids was one of the most exciting parts of our Florida road trip<\/a>. We spent two days exploring the wetlands, walking the famous Anhinga Trail, racing across the water on not one but two airboat tours and driving the scenic Loop Road. Wildlife was everywhere, from alligators sunbathing beside the road to birds and snakes hiding in the water. Our kids were fascinated, and so were we. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing that surprised us was just how big the Everglades are. Everglades National Park covers a huge area, which makes planning your visit more challenging than you might expect. Before arriving, we found it difficult to decide which areas were worth visiting, which activities were best for families and where to stay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we share our favorite things to do in the Everglades with kids, along with practical tips to help you plan your visit. Looking for a great place to stay? Be sure to check out our detailed guide to the best family-friendly hotels and accommodations near Everglades National Park<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Things to Do in the Everglades With Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Everglades are huge, and it can be surprisingly difficult to know where to start. Which entrance should you choose? Which activities are actually worth your time? And what can you skip? We asked ourselves the same questions before our trip. While we certainly didn\u2019t see everything, the experiences we had were fantastic. Hopefully, our tips will help you plan your own visit and decide which activities are the best fit for your family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take an Airboat Tour in the Everglades With Kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When someone mentions Florida, one of the first things that comes to mind is an airboat racing through the Everglades. At least, that\u2019s what we imagined. Taking an airboat tour was high on our Florida bucket list, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our entire road trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of choosing just one tour, we combined two completely different experiences. First, we explored the narrow Mangrove Tunnels by small boat, gliding through shaded waterways where we spotted birds, raccoons and several alligators up close. Afterwards, we boarded a larger airboat for a ride across the open Grasslands. The wind in our hair, water plants flying past and alligators resting along the banks made it feel like a roller coaster on water. Our oldest daughter absolutely loved it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Should You Book an Airboat Tour in the Everglades?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll find dozens of airboat tour operators throughout the Everglades. Most are located along the Tamiami Trail<\/strong>, the highway connecting Miami and Naples, with tours available between Homestead and Everglades City. This makes it easy to choose a location that fits naturally into your Florida road trip itinerary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We stayed in Homestead but decided to drive to Everglades City<\/strong> for a tour with Captain Jack\u2019s<\/a>. Their combination of two different tours appealed to us, and the reviews were excellent. We were less impressed by the alligator park itself, although our kids enjoyed seeing the animals and even holding a baby alligator. What we remember most is how incredibly American the whole experience felt. A little over the top at times, but in a fun and memorable way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n