S/O Frank for being super kind and super helpful! BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU SET OUT. It can be a grueling 15 mile bike ride if you don't have a good bike or don't bring food and water. There is none on the trail and you can find yourself 7 miles away from everything with minimal cell service, but there is a service that can pick you up if you are really stuck or your bike breaks, just make sure you call for help before 5pm, when the visitor center closes, or else I don't know what happens. Please research the park fees, parking, what times the gates close, because it's not immediately clear if you just show up there and they do enforce the rules by giving tickets. All in all it felt like kind of a bucket list thing, to be that far in the middle of nowhere on a bike in the Everglades surrounded by Florida's native wildlife of all kinds. It's also a different experience at night or at different times of the year. I saw at least 25 gators and a crocodile I believe in 4 hours there, sometimes within a few feet of the paved path. Highly recommend if you are in shape, want to get an up-close look at gators and amazing native water fowl like cranes, and the beautiful different plant species and sawgrass stretching seemingly forever. I also saw some gator teeth on the ground and took the most interesting wildlife photos I have of South Florida there. Very cool, unique experience and once again shoutout Frank for being so awesome and helping me while I was there!

Such an awesome place. If you decide to rent bikes just know it’s not an easy ride with the bikes they have unless you’re in good shape. For most people I’d recommend taking the tram. So much wildlife to see. We were fortunate enough to see baby alligators. There are limited protection barriers so definitely show restraint when taking pictures. Definitely wear comfortable shoes as you will walk a lot. Overall this is a great place to immerse yourself into nature and see lots of wildlife up close, I highly recommend a visit.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Epic Everglades ride—wildlife, wind, and wonder! Shark Valley’s 15-mile loop is a must for bike lovers. The 7-mile straightaway to the observation tower is thrilling—alligators lounging just feet from the path! The 8-mile return is calm, scenic, and wide open. The tower view? Pure tranquility. Just watch out for the wind—it can be your fiercest rival. Unforgettable nature, right off the Tamiami Trail.

This is the other entrance for the Everglades National Park. It is absolutely beautiful trail, perfect for biking, approximately 14 miles loop. Around the 7 mile point you have the observation tower there are pet toilets there. There is no water along the trail so make sure to bring plenty. Lots of wild life including alligators turtles hawks and even the ocasional deer. If you want to see alligators cool mornings in the winter and spring is the best time. Parking lot is small and will fill up fast, especially on weekends. If you wanna park inside, expect at least a 30 minute wait but you can always park outside the park and bike in

Long distance to the tower. 7 miles there and 10 miles back if you want to do the full loop. Bike rentals are $27(single gear), or hourly shuttles for $34 per person. Discount for veterans on the shuttle $26. Our guides on the shuttle were Dina and Bethany. Very informative.

We took the tram tour and had a fantastic experience! The ride is about two hours long and takes you deep into the Everglades, with a stop at a tall observation tower that gives you amazing panoramic views. The guide was knowledgeable and made the tour informative and engaging, sharing facts about the wildlife and ecosystem along the way. We saw plenty of alligators, birds, and turtles up close, especially around the waterways. It’s a great way to explore the park without too much walking, and ideal if you’re traveling with kids or want a more relaxed visit. Make sure to book ahead and arrive early, especially during peak season—parking fills up fast. Also bring water, sunscreen, and a hat since it gets hot, and there’s not much shade. Highly recommended if you want to experience the Everglades in a fun and accessible way!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shark Valley Visitor Center is a must-visit for nature lovers! The area is full of incredible wildlife — we saw plenty of alligators, birds, and other animals right along the trail. The tram tour is fantastic; the guides are knowledgeable and share so many interesting facts about the Everglades. It’s also a great spot for photography, with endless opportunities to capture amazing shots of gators, birds, and the beautiful landscape. Peaceful, scenic, and a perfect way to experience Florida’s natural beauty!

This place is amazing. Short but sweet. I saw an alligator as well. Wonderful experience

Short walk with a boardwalk- so you're in the sun during this walk. We saw many birds, turtles and even an alligator. Also many cool airplants.

Easy trail with plenty of sight seeing for both nature and animals. We got very lucky!! It’s a shame we saw a couple of water bottles, baby bottles and loose trash around the water, not a lot but kind of a shame as the trail is so beautiful.

A short trail that is full of wonderful surprises and wildlife. Was in town for work and only have a few hours of free time getting away; was lucky to manage to visit this trail and got to see alligators, birds and interesting plants and animals here. The full trail is only 15 mins at most but most people spent more time because there are so much to see.

Pretty trail in the Everglades. Tons of cicadas. There is plenty of parking.

"Gators, Glorious Gators – A Wild Walk Back in 2015!" Throwback to 2015 – when our sunscreen was SPF 10 (mistake) and selfie sticks were still socially acceptable – we visited the Anhinga Trail in Florida’s Everglades National Park. And let me tell you, it was an absolute wildlife thrill ride. From the moment we stepped onto the trail, we were surrounded by nature like never before. Birds flying just over our heads, turtles sunbathing like little scaly retirees, and most impressively – alligators. Lots of them. Everywhere. We're talking gators so close, we felt like extras in a Discovery Channel special. One gator was about three feet away from us, chilling like it was on vacation, and we were the weird ones. The boardwalk takes you right through the marshes, offering front-row seats to the "Gator & Bird Show," and it’s all 100% real. We took a million photos – some of them still make us laugh to this day. There’s one where a gator is just lying in the background like he knows he's part of the shot. He might’ve been smirking. BUT WARNING! Before you even think about heading off on the trail: cover your car. Seriously. Why? Because the local birds (we suspect a gang of delinquent vultures) have developed a weird taste for rubber. We're talking windshield wiper blades, door seals, anything remotely chewy. You’ll come back from your magical gator adventure to find your car looking like it got into a fight with a raccoon armed with pliers. We watched them pull rubber off someone’s rental car like they were making a nest out of it. Brutal. So yes – the Anhinga Trail is stunning, unforgettable, and absolutely worth it... but unless you want to explain to your car rental company why your wipers are now bird souvenirs, bring a car cover or park far, far away from the main snack zone. Nature: 10/10. Bird crime rate: Also 10/10. Still 5 stars, because Florida is wild and we love it.

Amazing alligator trail ! We saw a big one right in front of us. He showed off for 30 minutes and ended up taking a nap right after his 100 m parade in front 40 puzzled tourists.