Notice
The Orlando Wetlands Education Center and tram tours will be closed on Sundays in December (12/8, 12/15, 12/22 and 12/29) and on Friday, December 27. The tram tours will be running as regularly scheduled on Fridays (excluding 12/27) and Saturdays in December from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Orlando Wetlands will still be open to the public on Sundays in December and on 12/27 from sunrise to sunset.
The Orlando Wetlands is a man-made wetland designed to provide advanced treatment for reclaimed water from the City of Orlando and other local cities. The facility is 1650 acres in size and located in Christmas, Florida. You can visit the Wetlands to enjoy primitive and passive activities, including:
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
- Hiking
- Biking (non-motorized)
- Horseback riding
- Guided Tours
Free Tram Tours
Our volunteer program runs tram cart tours for groups of less than 10 people on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sundays run from September – April only. Weekend tours last 45 - 60 minutes. The last tram departs at 2:15 p.m.
These tours are first-come, first-served only. We do not accept reservations for tours on weekends (Fridays – Sundays).
Tram cart tours pick-up and drop-off at the Education Center, directly west of the main parking lot. Weekend tram cart tours are free, donations welcomed.
Parking
Parking is located at the entrance to the facility and is free of charge. Motorized vehicles are not permitted inside the facility.
Weather
Seasonal weather in Central Florida can vary from cool to very hot. The Orlando Wetlands consists mostly of open exposed marsh with little to no shade; however, there are shaded wooded trails along the facility's perimeter. From late spring, through summer and early fall, expect hot temperatures with the potential for high humidity, lightning and thunderstorms.
Education Center and Visitor Pavilion
The Education Center is a visitor center with permanent and seasonal exhibits that include live animals and multimedia displays. The center is located just west of the parking lot and is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (all year) and Sundays (September - April). It is closed Monday - Thursday.
Just north of the parking lot is the Visitor Pavilion with informational displays, map guides, and informative brochures. Stop there to sign-in and out of the Orlando Wetlands.
Things to Do
Only passive recreation activities are permitted at the Orlando Wetlands. These include photography, wildlife viewing, hiking, the use of non-motorized bicycles and horseback riding. Vehicular traffic, boating, swimming, flying of drones, hunting, fishing and pets (leashed or unleashed) are NOT allowed.
Now open: The Cypress Boardwalk is a 2,200 ft long boardwalk connecting Osprey Boulevard to Limpkin Lane and Bobcat Trail.
Water Quality & Wetlands Management
Advanced treatment of reclaimed water is the primary function of the Orlando Wetlands. Water quality data directs how the facility is managed and maintained.
Photo Gallery