Babcock Ranch Swamp Buggy Tour

Babcock Ranch Eco Tours    

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Discover the natural heart of Florida on a narrated 90 minute Eco Tour. You will ride through 4 distinct ecosystems, see various wildlife native to each, including a wide variety of birds, wild hogs, …
Discover the natural heart of Florida on a narrated 90 minute Eco Tour. You will ride through 4 distinct ecosystems, see various wildlife native to each, including a wide variety of birds, wild hogs, turkey, and white-tailed deers. The American Alligator can found in great numbers in the cypress swamp. Bring your camera and don't forget to visit our museum and gift shop. Be sure to come hungry and have lunch at our Gator Shack Restaurant! Tours run daily between 9:30 am and 2 pm every 30 mins. Seniors 55+ $23, Adults $24, Children 3-12 $16 and No Charge for children under 3. Group discounts are available!

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Dec 10, 2024
The eco tour was much better than I expected. Our guide, Brad grew up in the area and had some fun personal stories about the land 30 years ago and how people stepped in to save some acreage from dev… Full review by Lori S
Dec 9, 2024
We took a tour through The Babcock Ranch preserve & loved it! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable & respectful of the property. We saw wild hogs with their baby piglets, many unusual birds, Sandhill … Full review by Shirl456
Dec 9, 2024
Babcock ranch is a huge gorgeous place with lots of wildlife and knowledgeable tour guides that will drive you through on a 90 min bus ride. Highly recommend to try it at least once. Fun trip for a w… Full review by Eva T
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Do you need a reservation or just show up and get in line?
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You need a reservation, but it is very easy to book online and last minute. There are no printed tickets - just show up and check in.
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What time of day is best to go on the swamp buggy tour? Are there more animals sightings in the morning or afternoon?
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I have gone in the afternoon, but not in summer. There are plenty of animals to see. For the land animals, the driver will throw out corn, so the animals come to the buggy for that. …
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I have gone in the afternoon, but not in summer. There are plenty of animals to see. For the land animals, the driver will throw out corn, so the animals come to the buggy for that. Wild boars, beautiful cranes, the cattle (it is a working ranch), and deer have all come for the corn. You can't miss the alligators too - too many to hide!
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This tour ok for a healthy 85 year?
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Absolutely! You stay in the buggy for the tour, except one quick walk around. You can choose to walk around (about 5 minutes) or stay on the buggy.
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Has anyone partaken of the photo tour? Thoughts?
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Yes I have, it's a lot of fun; plus at certain points in the tour you get to exit the buggy...
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what is the street address for babcock ranch
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8000 State Rd 31, Punta Gorda 33982. As above, note flags at the road and an almost never ending drive in.
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