Nature$35 per private vehicle (valid 7 days); $20 per person on foot or bike

Everglades National Park: Royal Palm & Anhinga Trail

Toddler-friendly nature spot in Homestead, FL

Royal Palm Visitor Center, Everglades National Park (about 4 mi past the main entrance at 40001 State Road 9336), Homestead, FL 33034

12 mo–12 yrs

60–150 min

morning

Stroller friendly Restrooms

Main entrance open 24/7; Royal Palm shop 9am-4pm. Check the NPS schedule for ranger-led walks.

The easiest family wildlife walk in Everglades National Park: the paved Anhinga Trail boardwalk, where kids routinely spot alligators, anhingas and turtles, plus the shady Gumbo Limbo Trail and ranger talks and walks at Royal Palm.

Why kids love it

A short, flat, stroller-friendly boardwalk where gators and birds are usually in plain view, with flush restrooms and a baby changing station at the trailhead.

Homestead · Miami-Dade

🎒 Packing list

• Bug spray
• Water bottles
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Closed-toe shoes
• Wipes
• Binoculars

Safety notes

! Stay on boardwalks and trails — this is gator country
! Never let a toddler approach the water's edge
! Check for ticks after grassy trails
! Wild alligators sit right beside the boardwalk. Keep little hands inside the rails and stay well back

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Quick facts

Address: Royal Palm Visitor Center, Everglades National Park (about 4 mi past the main entrance at 40001 State Road 9336), Homestead, FL 33034
Cost: $35 per private vehicle (valid 7 days); $20 per person on foot or bike
Ages: 12 mo–12 yr
Time needed: 60–150 minutes
Best time: morning
Setting: Outdoor
Shade: Little or none
Stroller access: Yes
Restrooms: Yes
Hours: Main entrance open 24/7; Royal Palm shop 9am-4pm. Check the NPS schedule for ranger-led walks.

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Questions about Everglades National Park: Royal Palm & Anhinga Trail

Is Everglades National Park: Royal Palm & Anhinga Trail good for toddlers?

Yes. We recommend Everglades National Park: Royal Palm & Anhinga Trail for ages 12 mo–12 yr. A short, flat, stroller-friendly boardwalk where gators and birds are usually in plain view, with flush restrooms and a baby changing station at the trailhead.

How much does Everglades National Park: Royal Palm & Anhinga Trail cost?

$35 per private vehicle (valid 7 days); $20 per person on foot or bike. Prices change, so confirm with the venue before you go.

How long should we plan for Everglades National Park: Royal Palm & Anhinga Trail?

Most families spend 60 to 150 minutes. It is at its best in the morning. Main entrance open 24/7; Royal Palm shop 9am-4pm. Check the NPS schedule for ranger-led walks.

Does Everglades National Park: Royal Palm & Anhinga Trail have shade, restrooms and stroller access?

Everglades National Park: Royal Palm & Anhinga Trail has restrooms and stroller access. Plan for little or no shade.

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