The Everglades isn’t a simple park with a manicured lawn and a swing set – this land is wild, filled with animals, plants, and more, which is why when you visit you must follow safety guidelines to keep yourself and the Park safe.
- The Everglades’ weather can be erratic and unpredictable. It can be extremely hot and humid. It also could be stormy. It is always advised you pay attention to the forecast before visiting.
- Choose activities that you are physically up. Don’t bike, walk, or canoe a path that is too difficult for you.
- Familiarize yourself with the trails before you go on them. Learn how long the trails will take you. Let someone know your plans, so if you’re gone for too long, someone will know if you need assistance.
- Always bring water.
- Bring insect repellent, especially in the summer.
- Wear sunscreen.
- Wear the appropriate clothing for whatever Everglades activity you choose to do.
- Keep an eye on your children.
- Pets are not allowed on most trails.
- Keep your pets on a leash in parking lots.
- Do not feed or touch the wildlife.
- Wear long sleeves and pants if you want to better avoid mosquito bites.
- Stay at least 15 feet away from an alligator or crocodile.
- Try not to touch plants, especially if you don’t know the species – it could be poisonous.
- Vultures like cars because of the rubber. Never park near a group of vultures. Park in the full sun. Use a car cover. Make loud noises to scare off vultures. Contact a park ranger for help with vultures near your car.
Explore the Everglades by Private Airboat Tour
The Everglades is a fun place to be, but if you don’t follow the above safety guidelines you could get hurt. Be respectful to the Park. It’s home to all the animals and plants. You want to leave the Park the way you found it.
Ready to explores the Everglades? If you want to truly experience the Everglades, we suggest an airboat tour. You’ll get to see so much of Everglades on this vessel. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you’ll never forget.
To book an airboat tour, call Captain Mitch’s Airboat Tours at 800-368-0065 or click our Everglades Private Airboat Tours page.
