Florida Keys
Day 1
Depart in the morning for the Miami area. Afternoon touring in Miami before departing for the Everglades region. Afternoon tram tour through the Shark Valley where the group will learn about and identify alligators, snakes, and birds in the natural glades environment.
Day 2
Board our safari airboat for a journey into the Everglades this afternoon! Here we will study the Florida mangrove environment and the hardwood hammock.
Depart in the afternoon for the Florida Keys! Upon arrival take part in a mangrove kayaking trip to study the different Mangrove ecosystems and how the different species depend on each other for survival. Overnight in Key Largo or Islamorada. Swim test and snorkeling practice in the evening.
Day 3
Morning snorkel trip to the offshore reefs to view and study the beautiful coral and tropical fish. Afternoon trip to the Turtle Hospital. Go behind the scenes and examine x-rays, learn about conservation efforts, and feed rescued sea turtles.
A highlight of our day will be swimming with the dolphins. We will study anatomy, physiology, and practice classification during this fun and exciting learning experience.
Day 4
Day trip to Key West, the southernmost point of the Florida Keys. Visit Ernest Hemingway’s house and enjoy a walking tour of this quaint town.
Day 5
This morning enjoy a second snorkeling adventure before checking out of our hotel and departing for Miami. Afternoon departure following lunch.
