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Shark Valley Observation Tower
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Shark Valley Observation Tower

  • 4.71.9k reviews
  • Free
  • Closed now

Perched above the Everglades, Shark Valley Observation Tower offers sweeping wetland vistas and abundant wildlife viewing. Expect a peaceful, open-air climb to an observation deck popular for photography, nature walks, and spotting alligators and wading birds.

Quick answers

Shark Valley Observation Tower in short

When is Shark Valley Observation Tower open?

Every day, 9 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit Shark Valley Observation Tower?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Shark Valley Observation Tower indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Shark Valley Observation Tower?

36000 Shark Valley Loop Road,Miami, FL 33194.

Right now · 5:30 pm

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens tomorrow 9 am.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Outdoors

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Overcast

Feels
78°
Rain
52%
Wind
8mph
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The next five days

Best time to go

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Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
monday
9 AM–5 PM
tuesday
9 AM–5 PM
wednesday
9 AM–5 PM
thursday
9 AM–5 PM
friday
9 AM–5 PM
saturday
9 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
9 AM–5 PM

Where and how

36000 Shark Valley Loop Road, Miami, FL 33194(opens the map)DirectionsOpen in MapsCall+13052218776Websitenps.gov

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 1.9k reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Nature walks
  • Scenic views
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly
  • Seniors friendly

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Rain shell until 6 pm. Umbrella until 6 pm.

Your full outfit
  • Rain shellUntil 6 pm
  • UmbrellaUntil 6 pm