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Wildside Eco Tours Discover the wild side of Cocoa Beach. Up-close dolphin and manatee encounters, mangrove channels, and eco-friendly guided lagoon adventures.
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The original wildlife tour of the Thousand Islands. At Wildside Eco Tours, we take you beyond the beach and into the heart of the Indian River Lagoon, one of the most diverse estuaries in North America. Our tours explore the winding mangrove tunnels, calm backwaters, and wildlife-rich habitats of Cocoa Beach’s iconic Thousand Islands. From playful bottlenose dolphins and gentle manatees to soaring

pelicans, ospreys, and the hidden world beneath the water’s surface, every cruise is a chance to experience Florida’s natural beauty up close. Our Mission

We believe in fun, authentic eco-friendly adventures that connect families, visitors, and locals with the wildlife that makes our lagoon special. Our tours are educational, sustainable, and focused on creating lifelong memories without disturbing the natural environment. Join us and discover why the lagoon is called the “Amazon of North America.”
Your adventure begins on the Wild Side.

07/09/2026

Most people come to Cocoa Beach for the ocean. Not many know there's a whole other ecosystem sitting just behind it.

The Thousand Islands is a network of mangrove islands and waterways that runs through the Banana River Lagoon — one of the most productive coastal ecosystems in Florida. The mangrove roots create natural shelter for juvenile fish, stingrays, and all kinds of marine life. Roseate spoonbills, ospreys, and great blue herons work the shallows. Dolphins move through on their own schedule.

That's what two hours on our tour looks like. No scripted microphone speech — just a local guide, a small group, and whatever the lagoon has going on that day.

Tours at 9:30 AM & 12 PM daily. Check availability at WildsideEcoTours.com

06/09/2026

Last day of the long weekend — and the 12 PM tour still has spots. 🌊

Hop on the boat for two hours through the Thousand Islands mangroves. Small group, local guide, real Florida wildlife. It's the kind of thing you'll be glad you did before you head home.

Tours at 9:30 AM & 12 PM daily. Book at WildsideEcoTours.com

04/09/2026

It's Friday — which means the weekend is almost here. 🌊

If you're in the Cocoa Beach area, this is your sign to get out on the water. We take small groups through the Thousand Islands mangrove ecosystem — two hours of wild Florida, up-close wildlife, and none of the crowds.

You never know what we'll come across out there. Dolphins, herons, roseate spoonbills, stingrays — it changes every time.

Tours run daily at 9:30 AM & 12 PM. Book your spot at WildsideEcoTours.com

01/09/2026

This is a side of Cocoa Beach most visitors never see.

The Thousand Islands mangrove waterways are right here — quiet, wild, and full of Florida wildlife. Wildside Eco Tours guides small groups through this ecosystem on a real boat with a local guide who knows these waters.

No crowds. No script. Just Florida.

Planning a Cocoa Beach trip? Save this for later. 📍

This is who runs these waters.Not staged.Not fed.Not waiting for tourists.Wild. Focused. Watching everything.Most people...
31/08/2026

This is who runs these waters.

Not staged.
Not fed.
Not waiting for tourists.

Wild. Focused. Watching everything.

Most people never get this close.

We do.

Real Florida. Up Close.Cruise through calm waterways and discover the wildlife most visitors never see—herons, dolphins,...
30/08/2026

Real Florida. Up Close.

Cruise through calm waterways and discover the wildlife most visitors never see—herons, dolphins, manatees, and more.

This isn’t a crowded tourist attraction.
It’s a quiet, guided experience through Florida’s natural ecosystem.

Watch great blue herons glide across the water.
Spot dolphins surfacing just feet away.
Slow down and experience the lagoon the way it’s meant to be seen.

Every tour is different. Every moment is real.
• Small group eco tours
• Up-close wildlife encounters
• Calm, scenic waterways
• Local guides who know where to look

Experience Florida Beyond the Beach

Book your eco tour today and see what’s been right in front of you the whole time.

👉 Check Availability

Most people speed past this.We slow down.Manatees—gentle, curious, and completely wild—just beneath the surface.No crowd...
29/08/2026

Most people speed past this.

We slow down.

Manatees—gentle, curious, and completely wild—
just beneath the surface.

No crowds.
No chaos.
Just real moments you don’t get on a typical tour.

👉 This is Florida the way it’s supposed to be.

29/08/2026

You never know what you'll find out on the water.

That's honestly one of our favorite things about guiding tours through the Thousand Islands. Every trip is a little different — different channels, different wildlife, different light on the water.

If you're spending time in Cocoa Beach, this is the kind of experience that makes the trip feel like yours.

Come see what we find. → WildsideEcoTours.com

Address

4700 Tom Warriner Boulevard
FL
32931

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 20:00
Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00

Telephone

(321) 799-5495

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