Shark Valley Day Program
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Grade: 4th Prerequisite: Shark Valley Day Program Workshop Shark Valley registration for the 2012-2013 school year has concluded. If you want a non-curriculum based ranger-led program, a "Special Request program" is an option. Click here for Special Request program information. 
Students enjoy expansive views as they follow a ranger up the Shark Valley observation tower.
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At Shark Valley... Students and teachers explore the vast Shark Valley Slough on a narrated open-air tram tour. Alligators, wading birds, turtles and fish are just a few of the residents commonly encountered. During the excursion, students learn about and experience first hand the watershed of the Everglades. Rangers challenge students to think about their own connections to this important watershed. The trip includes a short hike to the observation tower for a bird’s eye view! Download Shark Valley Teachers guide (small) 1.6 Mb Download Shark Valley Teachers guide (large) 20 mb NPS photo Shark Valley student essay contest |
Did You Know?
Female alligators will vehemently protect their nests and their young until they reach one to two years of age. Keep your eyes out for baby alligators in the Everglades - they're about a foot long with yellow stripes.