Canaveral Wildlife Tours, Cape Canaveral

About Canaveral Wildlife Tours

Canaveral Wildlife Tours operates airboat excursions on the historic St. Johns River in Cape Canaveral, Florida, where visitors ride past wetlands teeming with wildlife while learning about the region's ecology and history from a knowledgeable guide. The airboat tour includes multimedia presentations and a hands-on alligator encounter, allowing guests to hold and interact with an alligator during the experience. The tours explore the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, Canaveral National Seashore, and Indian River area—a 140,000-acre habitat home to over 500 species, including many threatened and endangered animals. The landscape varies from saltwater marshes and pinewood flats to hardwood hammocks and pristine beaches. Wildlife observation changes daily based on seasonal patterns: birds congregate or forage depending on conditions, while alligators sunbathe in cooler months and submerge during summer heat. The company handles all transportation and reservations, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy expert commentary throughout the journey. Tickets are sold online through the venue's website.