HOMESTEAD GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Inside Everglades Outpost: A One-Hour, Small-Group Look at Rescue Life in Homestead
A one-hour, appointment-only guided tour that takes small groups behind the scenes at Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary to meet rescued animals and learn how volunteers care for them.
Inside Everglades Outpost: A One-Hour, Small-Group Look at Rescue Life in Homestead.
Set in Homestead, Florida, the Behind the Scenes Tour at Everglades Outpost Wildlife Sanctuary is a focused, one-hour guided visit that gives a close-up view of local rescue work. Participants meet a variety of rescued animals, hear their individual stories, and learn scientific and practical facts about the care they receive—an intimate program designed for families and limited to six guests per appointment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Meet the Rescued Residents
The core of the hour-long tour is meeting a range of rescued animals and hearing the stories behind their rescue and rehabilitation. The experience is explicitly educational, combining personal narratives with scientific information about the animals you meet.
A Day in the Life of Volunteers
Tours include an insider's look at the sanctuary’s rescue operations and volunteer routines, showing how animals are cared for and what daily maintenance and rehabilitation involve.
Intimate, Family-Friendly Group Size
Designed for small groups and families, the experience is limited to no more than six participants and is suitable for visitors of nearly all ages, making it accessible and personal.
What the day feels like
What the Tour Feels Like
The tour unfolds as a concentrated, behind-the-scenes hour where guides lead a maximum of six guests through volunteer areas and animal enclosures, narrating rescue stories and explaining care techniques. Appointments are set at specific times so the pace stays intimate and educational.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Behind the Scenes Tour is one hour long and offered by appointment at either 11 AM or 2 PM.
Tours are by appointment only. Note the operator’s cancellation policy: cancellations within 48 hours receive no refund, and a non-refundable deposit of $35.00 per person is retained for any cancellation regardless of when canceled.
The operator does not specify special gear requirements for the tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts one hour.
When are tours offered?
Tours are available by appointment at 11 AM or 2 PM.
How many people can join a tour?
Groups are limited to no more than six participants.
Is there an age limit?
The minimum age is one year; the tour is described as suitable for all ages and is ideal for families.
What is the cancellation and deposit policy?
Cancellations within 48 hours receive no refund, and a non-refundable deposit of $35.00 per person will be retained for any cancellation regardless of when it is made.