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| Shark Valley Visitor Center |
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Elevation:
Sea Level
Handicapped Accessible:
Yes
Length:
1,506,539
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From Miami, FL, Shark Valley is located along U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) on the northern border of the park.
Location Information
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. From the beginning of November through the end of April, visitors will find the center open 8:30 A.M. to 5:15 P.M. and from the beginning of May through the end of October, visitors will find the center open 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.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. For more information, call 305-221-8776. 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.
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