Located in Punta Gorda, Florida, Babcock Ranch offers authentic, top-rated tours full of wildlife wonders. Florida Wildlife Tours are plentiful, but none are as special as Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours, where you can view Florida’s must-see species up close and personal.
Florida Wildlife Tours
Babcock Ranch offers educated and skilled guides to lead safe viewing of all the must-see species in Florida Wildlife Tours near Punta Gorda. Florida wildlife is a wonder from afar, but visiting the animals in their natural habitat is an amazing experience you won’t soon forget. Babcock Ranch is home to many different species. Follow our guide below to learn what wildlife you’ll see on our tours!
Birds of a Feather
So many feathered friends reside in Florida, including wild turkey, sandhill cranes, red-cockaded woodpeckers, swallow-tailed kite birds, great blue heron, crested caracara, and the Florida burrowing owl— all of which you can see right at Babcock Ranch! The red-cockaded woodpecker, crested caracara, and the Florida burrowing owl are on the endangered list as their habitats are being destroyed, but fortunately, they have a place at the Ranch
The crested caracara bird, also known as the Mexican bald eagle, is a tropical falcon that resides in prairies and waterways. Another member of the endangered species list, the red-cockaded woodpecker, builds its home in varying types of pine. Babcock Ranch provides a prairie and wetland habitat for the Florida burrowing owl to fly freely and dine well on frogs, snakes, and other birds. Grab your binoculars and check out some unique birds at the Ranch!
Swamp Creatures & Reptiles
Alligators, soft-shell turtles, indigo snakes, and eastern diamondback rattlesnakes are just a few of the popular reptiles that live at Babcock Ranch! Among the most common species in Florida, alligators can be seen quite often and are an important piece of the ecosystem. The Sounds of the Night Tour offered at Babcock Ranch is an evening tour that explores the Boardwalk and Gator Bridge. Led by a seasoned guide lighting the way, flashlights are discouraged for participants in the night tour.
If you choose to take the Swamp Buggy Eco Tour, you’ll be able to see alligators, soft-shell turtles, and snakes from the safety of a swamp buggy. These unique features make Babcock Ranch a must-visit destination for Florida Wildlife Tours.
Mammals
Wildlife tours near Punta Gorda also include specialty tours offered at the Ranch. These unique tours are scheduled at varying times throughout the year to capture wildlife and nature at just the right times. During these specialty tours, you may see the Florida bear and panther, the northern bobwhite, wild hogs, and gentle white-tailed deer. Both the Florida bear and panther are on the endangered list. Though bears travel alone most of the time and panthers steer clear of humans typically, chances are high you’ll see these majestic creatures at Babcock Ranch!
Book Your Tour with Babcock Ranch
If you’re looking for Florida Wildlife Tours fit for a small group of students or youth clubs, corporate outings, or team-building events, then Babcock Ranch’s Group and Educational Tours are for you! Join our experienced guides for a tour to check out all the must-see wildlife Florida has to offer. We have something for everyone—come see for yourself! Book your tour with us at Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours today!