Shark Valley

Shark Valley is a visitor center located in Homestead, Florida. Resting along the old Tamiami Trail, the center is open throughout the year and provides wheelchairs for disabled visitors.

The center provides a special, 2-hour, fully narrated tour of the fresh waterways of the Everglades. Using a motorized tram, the tour covers 15 miles of marshland. It provides visitors with chances to see snail kites and alligators, many of which are endangered. Alternatively, visitors can rent out bicycles to follow the tram route for a nominal fee. However, given the safety issues of travelling alone within the Everglades, only shorter trails are open to walkers, though parts of this includes limited sections of the tram route. Anyone wanting to visit the tower, half way along the tram route, will only be able to use the observation spot when taking a tram tour. Walkers and cyclists are not allowed that far.

The center has many brochures and interactive displays to educate and entertain visitors. Its gift shop has books, souvenirs and other items, as well as snacks and drinks.

Shark Valley has some of the best views of the Everglades. Its tram tour allows non-residents and those without boats to explore the protected eco systems of the sawgrass marsh.