Archives: June 2026
When Are Alligators Most Active in the Everglades?
If seeing alligators is the main reason for your tour, timing helps. Alligators are cold-blooded, so their activity follows temperature and season closely. Here is what to know. Time of day Alligators are most active in the cooler parts of the day, early morning and late afternoon. In the heat of midday they often rest, basking to regulate their temperature or staying still in the water. Morning tours tend to offer the best activity, especially in warm months. Season In spring, warming temperatures kick off […]
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Why Alligators Are the Architects of the Everglades
Why Alligators Are the Architects of the Everglades Most people think of alligators as the Everglades’ top predator. They are, but that’s not even close to the most interesting thing about them. Alligators actually build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps the entire ecosystem alive. Without them, the Everglades as we know it wouldn’t exist. The Gator Hole: Nature’s Life Support System Here’s something most visitors don’t realize when they spot an alligator from an airboat: that animal is probably responsible for keeping dozens of […]
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What’s The Difference Between Everglades Alligators & Crocodiles?
One of the biggest highlights for anyone visiting the Everglades on private airboat tour is to spot an alligator. They’re everywhere you turn in the Everglades, so you’re bound to spot one while gliding throughout riverways. However, there’s a chance that gator you spotted wasn’t actually an alligator at all! While it’s estimated that over 200,000 alligators call the Everglades “home”, there’s over 2,000 crocodiles that also lay claim to a piece of the Everglades. They’re very closely related, so it’s very easy to mistake […]
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Wildlife You’ll See on a Florida Everglades Airboat Tour
The Florida Everglades is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in North America, and an airboat tour is the most direct way to move through it. From the moment you leave the dock, you’re in territory shared with alligators, wading birds, turtles, fish, and species that exist almost nowhere else on earth. Here’s what to watch for. American Alligators Alligators are the most reliable sighting on every tour, regardless of season. The Everglades supports one of the highest alligator densities anywhere in the world, and […]
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