# Shark Valley Open-Air Tram Tour: Everglades Winter Wildlife Viewing > Place to go for families in the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Visitor center open daily 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; Guided tram tours depart hourly Dec–Apr from… - Dates: Tue, Dec 1 – Sun, Feb 28 - Where: Shark Valley Visitor Center - Everglades National Park, 36000 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194 - Ages: All ages welcome; covered trams accommodate small children; collapsible strollers permitted onboard - Price: Tram Tour: Adults (13–61) $36; Seniors (62+) $27; Children (3–12) $19; Children under 3 Free. Plus park entrance ($35/vehicle, valid 7 days, or America the Beautiful Pass) - Schedule: Visitor center open daily 8:30 AM–6:00 PM; Guided tram tours depart hourly Dec–Apr from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Loop road open to walking and cycling daily - Organizer: Shark Valley Tram Tours & National Park Service - Official page: https://www.sharkvalleytramtours.com/reservations/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/shark-valley-open-air-tram-tour-everglades-winter-wildlife-viewing--listing-f0f091c18ec845f6c8ca3df6 ## About South Florida's winter dry season is prime time for exploring the heart of the Everglades, and the Shark Valley Open-Air Tram Tour delivers an unforgettable wildlife expedition. Naturalist-narrated two-hour excursions travel a flat 15-mile loop along the River of Grass, where cooler temperatures and receding water concentrate dozens of sunbathing American alligators, softshell turtles, and wading birds (roseate spoonbills, wood storks, and great blue herons) directly along the canal banks. At the loop's midpoint, visitors disembark to climb the 65-foot spiraling observation tower for panoramic 360-degree vistas stretching across twenty miles of sawgrass prairie. Open-sided covered trams protect riders from the Florida sunshine while providing unobstructed views for kids of all ages. Open strollers can be collapsed and stowed onboard the tram. Due to peak winter popularity, booking tram reservations well in advance online is strongly recommended; plan to arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes prior to departure to secure parking and complete check-in. ## Similar picks in Miami - [Zoo Miami: Winter Wildlife Safari, Open-Air Tram & Splash Playgrounds](https://grassyknees.com/miami/activities/zoo-miami-winter-wildlife-safari-open-air-tram-and-splash-playgrounds--listing-9333d5f20ec85330262675fa) — Open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last ticket sold at 4:00 PM); Reduced holiday hours apply… · Zoo Miami · All ages · From $19 · checked Nov 4. Spanning 750 developed acres in South Miami, Zoo Miami is the fifth-largest zoo in the United States and the only sub-tropical zoo in the continental nation. 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