TL;DR
If you’re looking for an attraction, get details on tours of the Babcock Ranch preserve. If you’re a prospective homeowner, consider scheduling a tour of the community with a capable real estate team, such as Team John Garuti.
When considering Babcock Ranch tours, you can either go beast mode or model mode.
Tours of the Babcock Ranch preserve vs. Babcock Ranch, the community.
Alligators vs. Model Homes.
Or you can do both!
Go Beast Mode at Babcock Ranch Preserve Tours
First, consider visiting Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours to experience the raw, untamed Florida wilderness.
This is beast mode.
You’ll see alligators basking on muddy banks, magnificent osprey soar and wild turkeys strut through palmetto prairies.
Swamp Buggy Eco Tour
Get in a large, modified school bus and plunge into 90 minutes of pure natural immersion, just like Mr. Beast Mode himself, Marshawn Lynch, hitting a hole.
You’ll roll through the historic 14,000-acre Crescent B Ranch, a genuine working cattle operation where Florida’s ranching heritage comes alive before your eyes.
Expert guides share fascinating insights about Florida’s unique ecosystems and the property’s rich history. These aren’t scripted monologues—they’re passionate stories told by people who live and breathe this land.
Tours run daily, with seasonal adjustments for Florida’s climate:
- October through April: 7 days weekly from 9am-3pm.
- May through September: 7 days weekly from 9:30am-2pm.
During peak season, don’t risk disappointment—reservations are strongly recommended.
Pricing is straightforward: Adults (13-54): $24, Seniors (55+): $23, Children (3-12): $16, and kids under 2 ride free on your lap.
Other Babcock Ranch Eco-Tours
Walking Tour
Want to feel the earth under your feet instead of the comfort of a swamp buggy? The Walking Tour delivers an intimate connection with the palmetto prairie that first attracted ranchers to this untamed region of Southwest Florida. Step off the beaten path and explore hidden corners of the Babcock Ranch preserve.
Specialty Tours
Specialty tours are offered sporadically throughout the year, providing unique experiences such as nighttime explorations and photography expeditions. Perfect for those seeking something beyond the ordinary.
Educational Tours
Knowledge meets adventure in these specially designed experiences for students and youth organizations. Local schools, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts gain privileged access to educational programming that brings Florida’s ecosystems to life. Hands-on learning never felt so wild.
Go Model Mode with Team John Garuti Tours of the Babcock Ranch Community
Caption: Team John Garuti tour starting at the Discovery Center. Pictured from left: Cherilynn from TJG, Cheryl, Harold and Kim from Kitson & Partners
If you have interest in becoming a Babcock Ranch homeowner, then you need to go MODEL MODE with Team John Garuti, which offers extensive tours of new construction neighborhoods.
Before visiting Babcock, you will participate in a Zoom call with a realtor to review your budget.
In the time between the Zoom meeting and physically visiting The Ranch, you have time to do research, such as visiting the builder websites and asking questions on the many Babcock Facebook Groups.
Once you have feet on the ground in The Ranch, your realtor will start the tour at the Discovery Center in downtown. You’ll watch videos on the history of Babcock and learn about the sustainability ethos that binds the community.
Based on your budget and research, the Team John Garuti realtor will narrow down the choices between different communities and builders, escorting you to each property in their private vehicle.
Why Tour Babcock With a Realtor?
The first reason is choice.
With 12 new construction neighborhoods and nine total builders, there are too many options to freestyle Babcock.
You need an advocate who is well-versed in all the different models, pricing and options. A realtor will be able to laser focus on your budget, cut through all the noise and custom-tailor model home options that meet your budget and expectations.
Transactional vs. Relational
Going on a Babcock Ranch tour with a realtor, you’ll get better pricing.
The salespeople at the builders are transactional — they are concerned about margins, not your best interests.
Real estate agents like Team John Garuti are relational. They’re looking to build something foundational and focus on the best options for homeowners, rather than maximizing profit.
Real Estate Agents Protect Your Pockets
For example, John Garuti recently had a client who stated that they would purchase Lennar’s Majestica model in a nearby community if the price dropped below $500k. John got wind of a pricing change and called the client to inform her that this particular model was $485k
Minutes previously, the woman checked with the Lennar salesperson who gave her a price of $515k.
When doing Babcock Ranch home tours, go with a realtor. You need an advocate to conquer a market of this size.
If you’re ready to tour Babcock Ranch in person or have questions on the community, please contact the leading Babcock real estate team that has sold over 250 new construction homes in the community:
- Let’s talk Babcock.
- Let’s tour Babcock.
- Ask questions in our free Moving to Babcock Ranch Facebook Group.
- Call Team John Garuti at (239) 251-2371.
