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. 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.

*Tickets sold online only*

2025 Dates: 

Saturday, May 10, 2025
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025

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