Herp Tour
Join a Deering Estate naturalist on a ‘Herp Tour’ throughout the property’s restricted natural areas. This program offers a chance to understand our reptilian and amphibious neighbors in wild and urban habitats. The event begins with a “sneak peek” of Deering Estate’s live captive herp specimens. Participants will be granted the opportunity to observe some of our scaly, shelled, and amphibious residents including a few exotic species such as the boa constrictor (red-tailed boa). Please meet at the Visitor Center.
Guests are encouraged to document their flora & fauna findings on the iNaturalist app. (Available on Google Play and App Store).
Cost: $20 per person (ages 4 & older; members & nonmembers). Spaces are very limited! Registration online only. No Sales at the Gate, no walk-ins/walk-ups.
Deering Estate Foundation members receive a 10% discount. To redeem your discount, contact the Deering Estate Foundation office by email to receive your exclusive promo code to be entered when purchasing on Park Link.
Bugs & mosquitos are very common, please come prepared (loose, long-sleeve shirt and pants suggested, bug repellant). We recommend bringing comfortable closed toe walking shoes that can get wet, a flashlight, bottled water, and snacks.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your Event/Program start time. This program starts on-time as scheduled. Late arrivals will be considered a no-show and will not be permitted to enter or participate, and will not be refunded, transferred, or credited.
*Tickets sold online only*
2026 Dates:
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2027 Dates:
Saturday, May 8, 2027
Saturday, June 12, 2027
Saturday, July 10, 2027
Saturday, August 14, 2027
Saturday, September 11, 2027
Saturday, October 9, 2027
Tickets are via Miami Dade County Park Link. Create your account today by clicking here. To guide you through how to register for a Miami-Dade County Park Link account to purchase your tickets, you may view an instructional PDF by clicking here.
Questions? Call (305)235-1668, Option 1, or contact us online here