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Wild Florida Adventure Park: Wildlife Adventures
Ride an airboat, stroll around to see animals, or take a drive through the Safari Park at this outdoor treasure in Central Florida
At a Glance
- Wild Florida Adventure Park in Kissimmee is home to airboat tours, a drive-thru safari, animal encounters, a walk-through Gator Park, and family-friendly experiences.
- The park is home to both native Florida wildlife and exotic species including American alligators, giraffes, zebras, bison, wildebeest, white-tailed deer, oryx, Watusi cattle, sloths, capybaras, and more.
Get a taste of Florida’s natural splendor at Wild Florida Adventure Park. Located in Kissimmee, this outdoor adventure park has everything you need to be one with nature. From airboat tours and animal encounters to a safari tour and more, there’s lots to uncover.
Note: This article includes attraction and tour details. We recommend confirming these directly with Wild Florida Adventure Park before your visit.
Ride on an Airboat
Admire the Florida landscape and look for alligators as you glide across the water. These exhilarating adventures are offered Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Florida residents, be sure to ask about special rates. These tours include admission to the Gator Park.
- Half-Hour Tour: $36/adult and $32/child
- One-Hour Tour: $64/adult and $50/child
- One-Hour Private Tour: $75/person
- One-Hour Private Night Tour: $85/person
An exhilarating airboat tour with Wild Florida
Tours start at 9 a.m., and the last departs at 4:30 p.m. Airboat rides are great for all ages! Children under the age of two are free to ride, and children under 5 are required to wear a life jacket. For members of your party who are 6 years old and over, life jackets and ear protection are provided but not required.
Choose from a half-hour airboat tour or a full hour for maximum time spent out on the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. You can also book a private one-hour daytime or nighttime tour.
Glide across the headwaters of the Everglades on an exciting airboat adventure at Wild Florida Adventure Park.
During the day, you’ll be surrounded by Florida’s natural splendor and spot wildlife such as alligators, ospreys, and eagles. And if you’re into flora and fauna, the captivating landscape of trees and plants that make up the wetlands are truly a sight to see.
Watch the swamp come alive after sunset on the night tour. Ride through 100,000 acres of protected swamps, marshes, and rivers that local wildlife call home. There’s something surreal about being in complete darkness while only minutes from world-famous theme parks.
Walk Through the Gator Park
See alligators and other wild creatures at the gator park, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- $15/adult and $12/child
- $8/adult and $6/child with a valid Florida ID
Alligator at Wild Florida
After your airboat tour, it’s time to walk through the alligator park. From animal encounters to shows, there’s so much to see. Yes, the alligators here are real! These native beasts roam the wetlands, and Wild Florida Adventure Park gives you the opportunity to watch, touch, and even feed alligators.
Looking for more animal encounters? Get up close and personal with a two-toed sloth, ring-tailed lemur, African crested porcupine, Australian wallabies, and more, and stroll through the tropical bird aviary if you’re a bird watcher.
While walking through the gator park, spot deer, turkey, bobcats, crocodiles, monster alligators, and more. Walk out onto the Hawk Swamp boardwalk and take in a cypress swamp ecosystem.
Drive Through the Safari Park
Take an unforgettable drive and see animals from around the world. The Safari Park is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- $35/adult and $25/child younger than 13
- $25/adult and $20/child with a valid Florida ID
A family embarks on a Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari adventure, getting up close to free-roaming wildlife for an unforgettable glimpse into Florida’s wild side.
Hop into your car and take a drive on the wild side. Wild Florida Adventure Park’s Drive-Thru Safari park showcases more than 150 exotic and native animals. While these animals roam freely, you can rest assured your path is paved. You’ll be up close and personal with wild animals such as white-tailed deer, bison, wildebeest, zebras, oryx, and Watutsi. Stop along the path to feed giraffes and awe at these beloved animals.
(Here’s a tip: If you can’t get enough of the giraffes, consider reserving your spot at the Giraffe Painting Experience. For $145 per person, you can get hands on with the tallest painter here. You can also hand-feed them, and a portion of your ticket is donated to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. How cool!)
Ready to go off the beaten trail? Purchase the VIP Safari Tour at $175 per person for an exclusive tour. Starting with meeting Walter and Leroy, the tallest residents at Wild Florida Adventure Park, and then driving through a 60- to 75-minute private tour with an experienced animal guide.
Ultimate Wild Florida Adventure Park Experience
Want to do it all? Reserve your Ultimate Wild Florida Adventure Park Experience now for your upcoming trip to Kissimmee. Your itinerary is set (with plenty of time to choose your own adventure), so all you need to do is arrive with a smile on your face.
- $245/person (ages 12 and up)
Sample Itinerary:
8:30 a.m.: Arrive at Wild Florida Adventure Park.
9-11 a.m.: Meet up with your trainer and experience all four animal encounters while walking through the park. Snap a “slothie,” pet an African-crested porcupine, and hang out with the ring-tailed lemur. See the top animal selfies to take at Wild Florida Adventure Park.
11:30 a.m.: Ride on an airboat and tour the headwaters of the Florida Everglades for an hourlong ride.
12:45 p.m.: Take a break and enjoy a delicious lunch at Chomp House Grill.
2 p.m.: End your day driving through the Drive-Thru Safari Park, where you’ll spot more than 150 exotic and native animals.
Sharing a slow and sweet moment with one of Wild Florida’s most lovable residents.
Ready to choose your own Wild Florida Adventure Park adventure? Whether you start your day riding an airboat or driving through the safari park, walking through the alligator park is always included in your park ticket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Visitors can choose from several wildlife experiences, including airboat tours through the Central Florida wetlands, a drive-thru safari featuring free-roaming animals, a walk-through Gator Park, and hands-on animal encounters. Many guests combine multiple experiences into a full day of outdoor adventure.
Yes! Wild Florida Adventure Park is a popular family-friendly attraction because it offers activities for a wide range of ages. Families can drive through the safari, see native Florida wildlife, feed giraffes during select experiences, enjoy educational animal exhibits, and take airboat tours together, depending on age requirements for specific activities.
The park is home to both native Florida wildlife and exotic species. Depending on which experience you choose, you may see American alligators, giraffes, zebras, bison, wildebeest, white-tailed deer, oryx, Watusi cattle, sloths, capybaras, and many other animals. Animal sightings vary by location and experience.
General admission may be available on the day of your visit, but reservations are recommended for popular experiences such as airboat tours and animal encounters. Booking ahead can help secure your preferred date and time.
The park is enjoyable year-round, but many visitors prefer cooler mornings when temperatures are lower and wildlife is often more active. Checking the weather and booking early time slots can make for a more comfortable experience.
Yes! Wild Florida Adventure Park is located in the Kissimmee area, making it an easy day trip from Orlando's major theme parks. It offers a different kind of Central Florida experience focused on nature, wildlife, and outdoor adventures.