Best 3 Fort Lauderdale Accessible Excursions. Making a choice of the best 3 accessible excursions in Fort Lauderdale was actually easier than one would think. True. There are hundreds of available excursions easily accessed by travelers. But, overall, Fort Lauderdale is lagging behind many cities on accessibility. So, my decision was easier than most.
Flamingo Gardens
Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden is 60 acres of tropical paradise. Our Botanical Gardens is a showcase for more than 3,000 species of rare and exotic, tropical, subtropical, and native plants. Our Arboretum contains some of the largest trees in the state of Florida.
Experience a taste of tropical Florida as soon as you enter Flamingo Gardens with a jungle of tropical trees, plants, and over 1,000 orchids. Flamingo Gardens Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary gives residence to permanently injured and non-releasable birds and animals, and is home to the largest collection of Florida native wildlife- including alligators, bear, bobcats, eagles, otters, panthers, peacocks, and flamingos.
Take a narrated 30-minute tram tour through the back 50 acres and experience three different ecosystems, as well as the largest cycad collection in the United States. Stay on the tram the entire time or disembark to discover the Wetlands, the Cycad Garden, the Native Plant Walkway, the Wildflower Garden or the Mango Grove. Visit the Birds of Prey Center, and walk through a half-acre aviary with over 250 wetland birds native to Florida. The Wray Home Museum nestled in the botanical garden was built in 1933 by Floyd L. and Jane Wray as a weekend residence and is the oldest residence in Broward County west of University Drive. It has been restored to provide visitors to Flamingo Gardens a glimpse of life in South Florida in the 1930s. Stop in the gallery for different shows and exhibits. Tour guides are always present to help you get a taste of old Florida history.
Flamingo Gardens was originally founded as Flamingo Groves, a citrus orchard, in 1927 by Floyd L. and Jane Wray. The Wrays came to Florida in 1925 and were deeply intrigued with the horticultural possibilities of the subtropical locale. They purchased 320 acres of land around and including Long Key in the Everglades. On January 2, 1927, Floyd L. Wray incorporated Flamingo Groves, beginning what was to become one of the first botanical gardens and tourist attractions in South Florida.
While Flamingo Gardens is fully wheelchair accessible, it is located 20 miles from the center of Ft Lauderdale so transportation may be needed. That can be iffy. I would suggest making arrangements ahead of time if needed.
Jungle Queen Riverboat
Explore Ft. Lauderdale, a.k.a the Venice of America, on the double-decker Jungle Queen Riverboat. The company offers multiple cruises including a dinner cruise and a sightseeing tour. We recommend taking the 90-minute sightseeing tour. A humorous tour guide will take you down Millionaire’s Row to look at mega yachts and the homes of the rich and famous. Snacks, soft drinks and adult beverages are available to purchase on board.
The Jungle Queen is handicap accessible. When making reservations for the cruise, please let the company know that you will have a wheelchair. Handicap parking is also available to their dock.
The tropical isle dinner cruise is fully narrated cruise down the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale’s New River, sailing through Millionaire’s Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief. When you arrive at our tropical isle, you’ll be treated to an All-You-Can-Eat Dinner featuring barbeque baby back ribs, barbeque chicken and all the fixin’s. Live entertainment during dinner, and a laugh out loud variety show after dinner. Be sure to take a few minutes to tour our beautiful tropical isle with lush foliage, exotic animals, and yummy soft serve ice cream at our gift shop.
Jungle Queen’s Spectacular Afternoon Tropical Isle Visit and Sightseeing Cruise. A daily, fully narrated cruise down the “Venice of America,” Fort Lauderdale’s historic New River. See Millionaire’s Row with homes of the Rich and Famous, spectacular Mega Yachts, and sights beyond belief. The cruise takes you to our own lush tropical isle where you can watch an alligator show, see exotic birds, lemurs and monkeys, hold a baby alligator or one of our birds, and have your picture taken with them. Hungry? Thirsty? Enjoy our extensive concession stand menu – burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, chips, ice cream, soda and much more. Don’t forget to visit our gift shop before you leave.
Everglades VIP Tour with Transportation Included
Glide across the “River of Grass” at top speeds and let the sights and sounds of alligators, snakes, wading birds, and unique vegetation steal the show as you venture deep into the ecosystem. Captains at Everglades Holiday Park are experts who know exactly where to take the boat and cut the engines for you to experience the magic of this pristine environment.
Glide across the “River of Grass” at top speeds and let the sights and sounds of alligators, snakes, wading birds, and unique vegetation steal the show as you venture deep into the ecosystem. Captains at Everglades Holiday Park are experts who know exactly where to take the boat and cut the engines for you to experience the magic of this pristine environment.
Read more about Everglades VIP Tour with Transportation Included 2021 – Fort Lauderdale – https://www.viator.com/tours/Fort-Lauderdale/Everglades-VIP-Tour-with-Transportation-Included/d660-38214P1?mcid=56757
Departure & Return Departure Point Traveler pickup is offered We pick up at all locations in Broward County and Miami Dade County, including all Fort Lauderdale and Miami hotels and ports. Daily pick-ups are both morning and afternoon between 8:30am-9:15am and 1:00pm-2:00pm. Airports Ft. Lauderdale Intl Airport, 100 Terminal Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 Miami Intl Airport, 2100 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126 Ports Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA Port of Miami, 925 N Cruise Blvd, Miami, FL 33132, USA
This tour is totally wheelchair accessible.