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Two Rides in the Everglades: Wooten’s Original Combo for Groups of 20+
A 30-minute Grassland Airboat Tour followed by a Swamp Buggy Tour — plus a visit to a free animal sanctuary and alligator park — all fully handicap accessible and suitable for large groups.
Two Rides in the Everglades: Wooten’s Original Combo for Groups of 20+.
On Florida’s Tamiami Trail, Wooten’s Original Combo bundles two classic Everglades experiences into a single visit: a 30-minute Grassland Airboat Tour followed by a Swamp Buggy Tour, finished with a stop at a free Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park. The operator runs tours year-round with departures between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and the entire combo is designed to be fully handicap accessible and welcoming to all ages.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Grassland Airboat — 30 Minutes of Open Water and Sawgrass
Wooten’s Signature Grassland Airboat Tour is a 30-minute ride that places groups into the Everglades’ open marsh and sawgrass landscapes, the first half of the Original Combo experience.
Swamp Buggy Tour — A Different View of the Wetlands
The combo pairs the airboat with a Swamp Buggy Tour scheduled about one hour after the airboat start time, offering a contrasting, ground-level perspective of the Everglades.
Free Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park
Included in the visit is a stop at a free Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park, extending the day from scenic rides to close-up wildlife viewing and education.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
The Original Combo is paced as a compact, 2–3 hour visit: groups gather at Wooten’s on Tamiami Trail, take a 30-minute Grassland Airboat Tour, and then board a Swamp Buggy Tour roughly an hour after the airboat’s start time; the sequence finishes with a stop at the on-site animal sanctuary and alligator park. Tours operate daily between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and the operator runs the combo every day of the year.
THE ROUTE
Grassland Airboat — 30 Minutes of Open Water and Sawgrass
Wooten’s Signature Grassland Airboat Tour is a 30-minute ride that places groups into the Everglades’ open marsh and sawgrass landscapes, the first half of the Original Combo experience.
THE RIDE
Swamp Buggy Tour — A Different View of the Wetlands
The combo pairs the airboat with a Swamp Buggy Tour scheduled about one hour after the airboat start time, offering a contrasting, ground-level perspective of the Everglades.
THE WILDCARE
Free Animal Sanctuary & Alligator Park
Included in the visit is a stop at a free Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park, extending the day from scenic rides to close-up wildlife viewing and education.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a total visit of approximately 2–3 hours; tours run daily with departures between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Assemble at Wooten’s — 32330 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL 34141 — ahead of your booked airboat start time.
Bring a copy of your confirmation email to present at check-in.
The combo is fully handicap accessible and welcomes guests of all ages; note that dogs are not permitted on-site or on the rides.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Original Combo take?
The total visit is approximately 2–3 hours.
What is the sequence of tours in the combo?
The first reservation places you on the 30-minute Everglades Grassland Airboat Tour; you will then be scheduled for a Swamp Buggy Tour about one hour after the airboat’s start time.
Are the tours available year-round?
Yes — tours run 365 days a year with departures between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Is the experience accessible to guests with mobility needs?
Everything in the combo is handicap accessible.
Can I bring my dog on the tour?
No — there are no dogs allowed on the rides or on Wooten’s property.
Is there wildlife viewing included?
Yes — the combo includes a visit to a free Animal Sanctuary and Alligator Park as part of the experience.