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Everglades & Florida Keys

Expert-guided field trip in Florida, USA

Let the Sunshine in

This field trip is your gateway to Florida’s natural treasures, offering an up-close experience of its remarkable wildlife.

Discover the wonders of Florida on an unforgettable excursion through the Everglades and the Florida Keys. Observe a vibrant array of bird species, impressive alligators, and rare American crocodiles in their natural habitat in the “river of grass.” Dive or snorkel into the underwater world, encountering turtles, lobsters, gentle nurse sharks, rays, and numerous other fish species within the marine protected area of the Florida Keys.

The second part of the trip takes us to the Orlando region. Seeing gentle manatees up close is a truly special experience. We will also search for bald eagles, caracaras, roseate spoonbills, and bobcats, the smallest of all lynx species. A visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom provides insights into global conservation and breeding programmes, as well as the work of modern zoos.

Our expert guide Andreas, who has been leading field trips in Florida for over 20 years, will accompany you throughout the journey. He shares his insider knowledge of the region’s wildlife and natural habitats, taking you to the most exciting and beautiful locations while ensuring a completely safe experience in the wilderness.

Join us on this adventure and be captivated by the beauty of the Sunshine State.

We look forward to welcoming you.

  • Date

    All programmes in the US are currently suspended.

  • Location

    Southern Florida, USA

  • Dduration

    12 days, including arrival and departure days

  • Language

    English

  • Number of participants

    A minimum of six participants is required.

  • Fee

Expert-Guided Field Trip

We depart from Miami in a comfortable van and head towards the Florida Keys, where we explore the underwater and coastal worlds of the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, along with the unique features of the islands themselves. Of course, you are welcome to jump into the warm waters at any time.

From there, we travel across the Everglades, the largest subtropical wilderness area in the United States, before reaching the Orlando region and eventually returning to Miami, where our exclusive and worry-free field trip concludes.

Andreas will collect you from the Miami airport at the start of the journey and ensure your safe return at the end.

Accommodation

US standard hotels and motels are not included

Flights

For example: Vienna – Miami – Vienna

Equipment

Suggested equipment includes binoculars, a camera, and field guides

Expert-Guided Field Trip

The Everglades are the largest subtropical wilderness area in the United States, covering over 600,000 hectares of wetland. This unparalleled landscape provides critical habitat for numerous rare and endangered species, including the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther, in addition to the well-known alligators. A total of 350 bird species, 300 freshwater and saltwater fish species, 50 reptile species, and 40 mammal species have been recorded in the Everglades.

The Everglades have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. However, they were classified as endangered in 1993 due to increasing pollution from fertilizers and mercury, the drainage of the area, and the devastating effects of Hurricane Andrew, and are therefore listed on the Red List of World Heritage in Danger.

Using the Everglades and other wetlands as models, participants will explore ecological relationships, learn to assess human interventions and their potential or actual effects, and work on developing counter-strategies. The subtropical Everglades are particularly suitable for this purpose, as any plant or animal species introduced into this area can survive, reproduce, and spread due to the favourable climate.

Programme *

  • Sensitive environments and human influence
  • Threats to and protection of endangered species
  • Invasive species and habitat loss
  • Local conservation projects
  • The Great Florida Reef – 270 kilometres of living coral
  • Diving, snorkeling, or kayaking (optional)
  • Nature photography
  • Meetings with local experts

All participants will receive a certificate of participation.

* GoWild is responsible for the programme and its content only. All travel arrangements and bookings are the responsibility of participants. Programme subject to change.

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