Babcock Ranch Eco Tours

"We arrived at Babcock Ranch Eco tours on a Wednesday before noon without a reservation. They offer a tour every 30 minutes from 9 am to 3 pm so I assumed we would be able to get on one. Unfortunately, they were booked solid for the rest of the day. We made a reservation for 9 am on Thursday and arrived a bit early (traffic everywhere in Florida is awful). Our tour guide was Camry and she did an awesome job! The tour is about ninety minutes long and drives around the Babcock Ranch. Camry told about the history of the ranch, the wildlife and domestic animals, and the four different eco systems. She was excellent about spotting wildlife and stopping to let us take pictures. There was one stop where we got off and walked along a boardwalk into a Cypress swamp which was beautiful. Much to our surprise, there was a baby (about 3 years old) alligator on the bus which she took out and told about alligators in general and then passed through the bus to let us pet him. There was also a bucket of corn on the bus which she would throw out to some of the animals as we passed by. Of course, the animals are used to this and came running up when they heard or saw the bus. It was funny to see a Cracker Cow sticking its head in the door wanting some corn. I highly recommend this tour for all ages."

"Excellent tour through Florida scrub. Wild boars, wild turkeys, alligators, white tail deer around every corner. Our guide Catherine was very knowledgeable and made our trip so pleasant. We are return visitors and thoroughly enjoy each visit each time"

"We loved our experience at Babcock Ranch Eco Tours. Our guide, Rhonda was excellent; full of interesting facts about the history of this magnificent place and the wildlife herein. The Gator Shack was very good!! And the gift shop had some great items for sale, including the honey that they harvest on the ranch. I highly recommend a trip to Babcock Ranch!"

"Went 2/24 and had dinner and did the eco tour. The dinner was great had combo meal with alligator bites. Well cooked, hot and tasty. As far as the eco tour it is well worth the money. If you love nature you will be very impressed. If you love history you will get plenty of that too. Michelle was a great tour guide. She knew her stuff and made it enjoyable. A great way to spend the day."

"The Eco tour exceeded our expectations. Our guide on the swamp buggy was not only informative but also very personable, enhancing the overall journey. We saw a diverse array of wildlife, from wild hogs and Cracker Cows to alligators and wild turkeys including a variety of birds. The ride through stunning landscapes, including preserves, swamps, and flourishing plant life, left us with a profound appreciation for the natural beauty of this part of Southwest Florida."