Captain Jack’s Airboat Tours was featured in a 3-page article in the June-July 2021 issue of Florida Country Magazine.
New 2-Way Headsets on All Captain Jack’s Airboat Tours
Captain Jack’s is introducing new 2-way communication headsets on all airboat tours! Now you can interact with your captain and fellow riders throughout your entire airboat ride. Learn exciting Everglades facts, ask your captain questions, and talk to your fellow passengers on an unforgettable Everglades experience! All airboat tours at Captain Jack’s include 2-way communication headsets at no additional cost. …
Captain Jack’s COVID-19 Update
Updated July 29, 2021 To increase safety, we recommend: Not visiting if you feel sick Getting vaccinated Wearing a mask in our gift shop if you’re not vaccinated Booking online Considering a private tour Thank you for helping us make things safer for everyone. We look forward to your visit!
Remembering Troy Humphreys
All of us at Captain Jack’s were saddened to learn that Troy Humphreys passed away in January 2019. Troy was a 42-year-old father, husband, commercial fisherman, builder, Captain Jack’s airboat captain, Wooten’s alligator handler, and all-around hard worker. He was a family man, now survived by his wife and seven children. We had the pleasure of working with Troy for …
Captain Jack’s Featured in Miami Hotels Magazine
Captain Jack’s was featured in 12 of the Best Things to do in Palm Beach.
Captain Jack’s Airboat Tours Reopens October 4, 2017
We’re happy to announce that Captain Jack’s Airboat Tours will reopen Wednesday, October 4! Hope to see you there soon.
Captain Jack’s Featured on Family Days Out
Family Days Out has added Captain Jack’s Airboat Tours to its international guide of activities that are great for families with children.
Turner River Road: Free Thing to Do near Everglades City
Turner River Road is one of the most scenic roads in Everglades City. For 21 miles, Turner River Road cuts directly north through Big Cypress National Preserve. This preserve is a Federally protected land consisting of 729,000 acres of cypress strands, wet prairies, and pinelands. Running alongside the road is the Turner River Road canal. The sand, shell, and rock …
Everglades Tigers: Boris and Daisy
You might not associate tigers with the Everglades, and you’d be right—they’re not native to the Florida grasslands. But our animal sanctuary is home to Boris and Daisy, two Siberian tigers who have lived there for decades. The next time you stop by the Everglades for an airboat tour, you’ll no doubt want to see some alligators and Florida panthers. …
Are There Still Raccoons in the Everglades?
Some sources tell us that sightings of raccoons in the Everglades have declined as much as 99% since 1996. Why the decrease? A Virginia Tech University study implicates the Burmese python. The National Park Service reports that 1,825 Burmese pythons that have been caught in and around Everglades National Park since 2000. Take a look at this chart to see the increase …