Do you need bug spray for the Everglades?

Do you need bug spray for the Everglades?

People who live in Florida have a whole host of different ways they deal with this ever-present pest, but almost all recommend going with a heavy duty bug spray when you visit the Everglades. Watch out for fire ants and cow ants as well. These are very abundant and can painfully bit your feet or legs.

Can you wear flip flops on airboat?

We recommend you wear shorts, a t-shirt or blouse, and a pair of flip-flops or sandals. It rains frequently during the summer in Florida, and our airboat rides run rain or shine. You’ll want to keep a poncho on hand if you want to stay dry on your next Everglades National Park airboat tours!

How long is the Shark Valley tram ride?

two-hour
Guided two-hour tram tours are offered along a fifteen-mile loop trail into the “River of Grass”. The open air trams allow for abundant wildlife viewing opportunities, and stop at the Shark valley Observation tower for a bird’s eye view of the sweeping Everglades ecosystem.

What is the best time of year to visit Everglades National Park?

The best time to visit the Everglades is in the dry season, from early December to April. Pleasant temperatures, fewer mosquitoes, and higher possibilities of wildlife spotting make this an excellent time. However, during the dry season, it can get jam-packed at popular areas in the Everglades.

What time of year are alligators most aggressive?

mating season
Alligators are more aggressive during their mating season. During the mating season last June, a 12 and a-half-foot gator pulled a woman into a Florida pond and killed her. Gators become fully mature when they reach six or seven feet long, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

What road in Florida is called Alligator Alley?

This is absolutely the best way to visit the everglades. Take your time across this long road thru the middle of the glades, you can spot lots of wildlife in the canals, on the banks and in the bush.