Title: Shark Valley Visitor Center in Miami | Expedia.co.uk [Shark Valley Visitor Center Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Shark-Valley-Visitor-Center-Hotels.0-l6239049-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Miami](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Miami.d178286.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Miami](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Miami.d178286.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Shark Valley Visitor Center Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shark-Valley-Visitor-Center.d6239049.Car-Hire-Guide)[Miami Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Miami.d178286.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shark Valley Visitor Center ![Despite the name, there are no sharks in Shark Valley. It is a paved and slightly raised 15 mile loop in the southern Everglades in Miami, FL. You can do a 2 hour tram tour (I've never done that). Or you can hike or bike the loop. What makes Shark Valley special is... Well... It's sort of like going to a zoo except the animals aren't in cages. Yes, it's dangerous, but not if you are observant and follow the rules. Stay on the path! Even still, gators may rest near or on the path and you'll have to navigate around them. They are so used to people that they are (in my personal experience: non-aggressive) but always err on the side of caution. The above picture I took... I was on the path, the alligator was about 3 feet away. I will go on record as saying this is not advised. Do your photo ops at a safe distance. (I should mention that I do a lot of work with the non-profit organization "The Everglades Wildlife Alliance". Additionally, birders will love it here. Mama birds feeding her babies, birds on gators, on turtles... It's a memorable place. It's very popular in the winter time, which is why I recommend going in the early Spring. It's the tail end of the dry season, not oppressively hot and the crowds thin out a bit. A couple miles into the loop the crowds also thin out a bit. #springfun #nature #miami #florida #everglades #sharkvalley #aligator #birds #travel #explore #danger #environment #hike #bike #walk #tram ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6239049/7ee53536-c111-4ca6-9520-9c16d3a18ad5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Shark Valley Visitor Center Activities [Miami travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Miami.dx178286) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Shark Valley Visitor Center Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Creekside Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1580000/1576800/1576773/4743fa46_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Creekside Inn Save 100% on your flight £1,152 per person 16 May - 23 May found 1 day ago Return direct flight included London (LON) to Miami (MIA) 7.8/10 Good! (1,027 reviews) Good location. Beds were uncomfortable and pillows were very hard. The worse part was, you could hear right thru the walls. I could hear the people in the neighboring room. Had a hard time sleeping due to the noise. I would not stay here again. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Shark Valley Observatory Tower showing an observatory and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171379702/e601198a-a6d7-4467-9230-ef2427af3a67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shark Valley Observatory Tower Explore the great outdoors at Shark Valley Observatory Tower, a lovely green space in Miami. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this vibrant area. 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