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Wild Florida: Ride, Walk, Drive

Wild Florida
Get a taste of Florida’s natural splendor at Wild Florida. Located in Kissimmee, this outdoor adventure park has everything you’re looking for to be one with nature. From airboat tours and animal encounters to a safari tour and more, there’s lots to uncover here.
Although there are many animals to see out here at Wild Florida, the king of them all is truly the American alligator. You can see these incredible creatures riding on an airboat, walking through the park, and driving through the Drive-Thru Safari.

Smile with an alligator at Wild Florida.
Ride an Airboat Tour
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Half-Hour Tour: $35/Adult and $31/Child
One-Hour Tour: $62/Adult and $49/Child
One-Hour Private Tour: $75/person
One-Hour Private Night Tour: $85/person

Tours start at 9 a.m. and the last tour 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 five are required to wear a life jacket. For you and your family six years old and over, life jackets and ear protection are provided but aren’t 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.
During the day, you’ll be surrounded by Florida’s natural splendor and spot wildlife such as alligators, ospreys, eagles, and more. 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. Experience the swamp come alive after sunset during 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
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
$15/Adult and $12 Child

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 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, red-ruffed lemur, African crested porcupine, Australian wallabies, and more. You can even take a stroll through the tropical bird aviary if you’re a bird watcher.
While walking through the alligator 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
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
$34/Adult and $24/Child

Hop into your car and take a drive on the wild side. Wild Florida’s Drive-Thru Safari 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, Watutsi, and more! Stop along the path to feed some incredible 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, and then driving through a 60-75-minute, private tour with an experienced animal guide.
Ultimate Wild Florida Experience
$245/person (ages 12 and up)
Wanting to do it all? Reserve your Ultimate Wild Florida 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!
Wild Florida Itinerary:
8:30 a.m.: Arrive at Wild Florida.
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 hangout with the ringtail lemur.
11:30 a.m.: Ride on an airboat and tour the headwaters of the Florida Everglades for an hour-long 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.

Ready to choose your own Wild Florida adventure? Whether you start your day riding an airboat or driving through the safari, walking through the alligator park is always included in your park ticket. Start planning your trip to Kissimmee today and subscribe to our monthly newsletter for discounts and information on upcoming events.