Shark Valley Visitor Center

Description:

• The Shark Valley Visitor Center is located along the Tamiami Trail / U.S. Highway 41 on the northern border of the park, west of Miami. The center is open year-round with varying hours.

  A special feature of the center is the two-hour narrated tram ride providing an overview of the freshwater Everglades. A fifteen-mile route (not open to private motorized vehicles) extends into the marsh, offering one of the best opportunities in the Everglades to view alligators and the endangered snail kite. Bicycles are permitted and available to rent. Those wishing to explore alone can walk the short trails and portions of the tram road, or bike. An observation tower located halfway around the tram road provides a spectacular view into the sawgrass marsh.

  The Shark Valley Visitor Center is fully accessible and has a wheelchair available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. Tram is accessible as well. Directions: Shark Valley is located along U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) on the northern border of the park.