If you are looking for things to do in Fort Myers with kids, you should visit the fun-filled Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours!  From exciting swamp buggy tours to delicious food options, this is the perfect vacation site for you and your loved ones.

Schedule an exciting day for you and your kids by walking down to the Florida Eco-Tour and enjoy the amazing activities at Babcock Ranch Preserve.

Types of Tours at Babcock Ranch

The Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour

Enjoy listening to the exciting stories of the park and the animals within it. Get a real, close-up look at these beautiful animals. The 90-minutes tour helps you fall in love with nature all over again! You can expect to see hogs, alligators, cattle and a great variety of birds.

If you would like to know more about the kind of animals found during the eco-tours, we recently covered them on our blog “An Overview of Florida’s Natural Wildlife at Babcock Ranch.”

Walking Tour

Grab your little one’s hand and venture alongside refreshing and beautiful grass. The stunning palmetto prairie present at Babcock Ranch is sure to catch your eye! Depending on the time of the year, you can get your feet wet due to the nature of these wetlands, so time your visit accordingly.

Specialty Tours

Enjoy a memorable trip by booking a ticket to one of these enrapturing tours. Listening to the animals at night on the Sounds of the Night tour or take your time photographing the stunning views on the Photography tours.  Either way, you are guaranteed to be mesmerized!

An Easy Ride

Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours is less than 30 minutes away from Downtown Fort Myers. Often a go-to for people looking for things to do in Fort Myers with kids.

This family-friendly preserve is located in Punta Gorda on Florida State Highway 31. Far enough from the city to let you and your little ones enjoy a day full of adventures through the Florida wildlife.

Great Value for Affordable Price

One thing you’re sure to love about these eco-tours is the pricing options. Here you get to enjoy exhilarating tours with your family at a budget-friendly price. If you are on a limited budget, you can always do the trails which are accessible at no cost.

Collect Amazing Souvenirs

At Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours, we have a Gift Shop filled with a great variety of small gifts for the whole family. It has plenty of cool figurines, soft plushies, interesting and informative books, stunning decorative items, and enthralling printed t-shirts.

There are gifts for the whole family! Look through the t-shirts to find one that best matches your style or take home a bottle of spicy sauce.

Try the Southern Style Dishes

The long, exciting tour is sure to leave your stomach grumbling. Stop by the Gator Shack to enjoy southern style dishes. From gator bites to burgers to ribs, the dishes are sure to satisfy your palette.

Don’t forget to look at the dessert menu! From peanut butter pie to the traditional key lime pie, you can indulge your sweet tooth.

Book Your Tour Today

Ready to make your vacations even more amazing? Book your tickets today or give us a call!