Despite the name, there are no sharks in Shark Valley.

It is a paved and slightly raised 15 mile loop in the southern Everglades in Miami, FL.

You can do a 2 hour tram tour (I've never done that). Or you can hike or bike the loop.

What makes Shark Valley special is... Well... It's sort of like going to a zoo except the animals aren't in cages.

Yes, it's dangerous, but not if you are observant and follow the rules. Stay on the path! Even still, gators may rest near or on the path and you'll have to navigate around them. They are so used to people that they are (in my personal experience: non-aggressive) but always err on the side of caution.

The above picture I took... I was on the path, the alligator was about 3 feet away. I will go on record as saying this is not advised. Do your photo ops at a safe distance. (I should mention that I do a lot of work with the non-profit organization "The Everglades Wildlife Alliance".

Additionally, birders will love it here. Mama birds feeding her babies, birds on gators, on turtles... It's a memorable place.

It's very popular in the winter time, which is why I recommend going in the early Spring. It's the tail end of the dry season, not oppressively hot and the crowds thin out a bit. A couple miles into the loop the crowds also thin out a bit.

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Miccosukee Casino & Resort

500 SW 177th Ave Miami FL

$201 nightly

$219 total

Jan 19 - Jan 20

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17.67 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

Located in Miami, Miccosukee Casino & Resort is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Florida International University and Miccosukee Golf and Country Club.

Best Western Plus Miami Executive Airport Hotel & Suites

13700 SW 139th Ct Miami FL

$124 nightly

$140 total

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22.98 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

With a stay at Best Western Plus Miami Executive Airport Hotel & Suites in Miami (Country Walk), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Dadeland Mall and Zoo Miami.

The Palms Inn & Suites

11750 Mills Dr Miami FL

$130 nightly

$147 total

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24.23 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

With a stay at The Palms Inn & Suites in Miami (Kendall), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dadeland Mall and Florida International University.

Candlewood Suites Miami Exec Airport - Kendall by IHG

13600 SW 139 Court Miami FL

$132 nightly

$149 total

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22.92 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

Located in Miami (Country Walk), Candlewood Suites Miami Exec Airport - Kendall by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of The Palms at Town & Country and Baptist Hospital of Miami.

Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Kendall

14060 SW 138th Ave Miami FL

$132 nightly

$149 total

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23.13 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

Located in Miami (Country Walk), Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Kendall is within a 15-minute drive of Zoo Miami and Baptist Hospital of Miami.

Comfort Suites Miami - Kendall

3901 Sw 117th Ave Miami FL

$134 nightly

$152 total

Feb 9 - Feb 10

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23.89 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

With a stay at Comfort Suites Miami - Kendall in Miami (University Park), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Florida International University and 8 minutes from Dolphin Mall.

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Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites

8560 SW 124th Avenue Miami FL

$137 nightly

$155 total

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23.56 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

With a stay at Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites, you'll be centrally located in Miami, within a 10-minute drive of Dadeland Mall and Florida International University.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami-Doral/Dolphin Mall

11600 NW 41st St Miami FL

$169 nightly

$191 total

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23.97 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

Located in Miami (Doral), Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami-Doral/Dolphin Mall is within a 10-minute drive of Dolphin Mall and Miami International Mall.

Hilton Garden Inn Miami Dolphin Mall

1695 NW 111th Ave Miami FL

$155 nightly

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24.34 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Miami Dolphin Mall in Miami (Sweetwater), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Dolphin Mall and Miami International Mall.

Best Western Plus Miami-Doral/Dolphin Mall

3875 NW 107th Avenue Miami FL

$105 nightly

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25.01 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

With a stay at Best Western Plus Miami-Doral/Dolphin Mall in Miami (Doral), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Miami International Mall and 6 minutes from Dolphin Mall.

Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall

11275 Nw 12th St Miami FL

$169 nightly

$191 total

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24.22 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

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EVEN Hotel Miami - Doral Area, by IHG

10770 NW 25th Street Miami FL

$149 nightly

$168 total

Jan 27 - Jan 28

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24.72 mi from Shark Valley Visitor Center

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