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Fee-Free Weekend:
The National Park Service will have a Fee-Free Weekend August 14th and 15th.  Entrance fees into the Park will be waived, and concessioners will be offering discounts.  Shark Valley Tram Tours will have a 'Buy one, get one half price' discount for the tram tours during the weekend.  Reservations can be made at 305-221-8455.
Travel Alert:  
Due to construction to the east of Shark Valley along the Tamiami Trail (US 41,) drivers may experience travel delays of 10-15 minutes.  Please allow a little extra time when planning your journey.



Shark Valley Tram Tours
Two Hour Tours Into The
Heart Of The Everglades

Operating tours year-round.

Shark Valley Tram Tours offers two hour, naturalist led tours through the northern region of Everglades National Park.  Visitors on board the open air tour are introduced to the "River of Grass" and the wildlife inhabiting it.  At the midway point of the trip, explorers have the opportunity to stroll up the spiral rampway and platform of the Shark Valley observation tower, allowing a panoramic view of the heart of the Everglades.
>> More about tram tours


Bicycling the Loop

Bicycling the 15 mile loop is an excellent way to view the area at your own pace.  A great alternative for those who prefer to explore "on their own."  The small elevation changes in South Florida make this an ideal place to bike.

>>More about bicycling



Heard about a different activity or program
at Shark Valley?  Contact the Shark Valley Visitor
Center at (305) 221-8776 to check on current Ranger-Led Programs.

Wildlife In Its Natural Habitat
The Shark Valley area is home to a diverse number of animals and plants.  The various species change with the seasons and water levels throughout the year.  As a result, every journey through the Everglades offers a different experience for visitors.

>> Recent Sightings at Shark Valley

>> Driving directions to Shark Valley