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The Original Everglades National Park Airboat Tour

Everglades safari t-shirt, experience the beauty of everglades national park while riding an airboat, discover the next level of family fun while our captains navigate through the pristine waters of everglades national park aboard our world-famous airboat tours. you can bet it is one of the safest social distancing options to explore your nature™..

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The Original Eco-Experience Airboat Tour

Take an unforgettable journey on an airboat ride through florida's everglades national park, join our expert captains for 30 to 40 minutes of educational family fun in the florida everglades. learn about the unique plants and animals that live in your very own backyard..

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Travel Deeper into Everglades National Park Aboard A Private Tour

Go off the beaten path as we journey deeper into florida's everglades national park, as expert guides, our captains have unparalleled knowledge of the trails, plants, and animals. join us for a truly unique and unforgettable experience today.

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So much fun!! We did a private tour with LOU, and had an absolute blast!! Thanks to all the staff for being so friendly and knowledgeable! Make sure you go to the alligator show!

Wonderful place, excellent your guide and really awesome Alligator show. Highly recommend!!! Will definitely be back

Wondering What to Do When Visiting the Everglades?

From airboats to camping, we've listed our top picks in our latest article: Top 7 Things to Do in the Everglades!

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We recommend Xpedition Tours! They provide reliable service to and from our park, from select locations.

So fun!  Beautiful tour flying around the everglades on an airboat!  Wear the ear buds they give you. And you can hold Snappy!

This place is awesome!  We saw a Snail Kite, momma alligator and her nest. The boat ride was sooo much fun. We actually drove by it and turned around just to see the place.

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Find out everything you can do during your visit to the florida everglades, from airboats to nature walks, wildlife shows to gator bites, we offer family fun in the warm florida sun all year long. we're sure your experience will be unforgettable., ever wonder what that alligator is doing.

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Top 7 Things to do in the Everglades

If you ask anyone about the Everglades, they will most probably say that it is the greatest swamp in Florida. They are close but not exactly right! It is a slow-running river that entails around nine contrasting, elegant ecosystems.

History of Airboats

In 1930, airboats started becoming popular in the United States. Many Floridians made them famously known when they began to invent them independently, these Floridians mostly lived in or near the Florida Everglades.

Ultimate Guide: Animals of the Everglades

Did you know the Florida Everglades sustains a unique environment that provides safe refuge to the wildlife that inhabits the wetlands, some of which are not found anywhere else in the world? This guide tells you all about them!

The Ultimate Guide to Everglades National Park

With so much to do in South Florida, it’s easy to miss the adventure that can be found in our very own backyard. In this article, we will shed light on one of the hidden gems often overlooked by visitors and residents alike; the Florida Everglades.

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We offer various discounts to make your Everglades National Park experience more memorable and less stressful on your wallet.

We recommend Xpedition Tours! transportation companies in Miami to provide you reliable service to and from our park, from select locations.

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Traveling With A Group? Group Rates & Arrangements Are Available.

Group tours of all sizes are welcome to enjoy the adventure, together! Our custom made, twin rotor airboats are the largest in the industy, holding a whopping 45 visitors each!

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GENERAL ADMISSION + AIRBOAT TOUR (WALK-IN): Adult $35 | Child (4-11): $27 | Ages Under 4: Free

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Airboat rides, shows & encounters.

Open Daily 9 am to 5:30 pm. Come and Escape to the everglades with us! Closed December 25th, open every other day normal operating hours.

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ALLIGATOR ENCOUNTER

Come meet some adorable baby gators and even get a chance to hold a three-foot alligator! Our tour allows you to feed over 250 of these amazing creatures. It’s a must-do for all the gator enthusiasts in your group!

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Love all things gators? Book this incredible three-hour experience in the Florida Everglades that includes our best three tours in one! See alligators, cruise through the Everglades, and more.

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EXTENDED PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

Take a private airboat tour with room for up to 15 people in one party! Learn all about the natural wildlife in the beautiful Everglades and get general admission to the park.

AT EVERGLADES ALLIGATOR FARM

South Florida’s oldest alligator farm, the Everglades Alligator Farm, is located near the entrance of Everglades National Park and contains more than 2,000 alligators.

A trip to the Everglades Alligator Farm includes an exciting airboat tour, an alligator show, and an alligator feeding demonstration! If you are headed to Key Largo or Key West, this is an attraction you absolutely won’t want to miss.

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I went here today with my husband and paid about $60 for both of us, and that is already including airboat show in the package which I highly recommend. This is a great spot to check out when in South Florida. We spent about three hours in the place. Staffs are friendly and shows were very entertaining.

A quick adventure, not too long but enough to get a feel for the land. We loved the 360 turns, even got soaked (or a little wet) depending on where you sit. You can feed an Emu, see the anaconda and fun gift shop too. We loved the baby alligator pen and holding a baby alligator was unforgettable! The alligator feeding and alligator show was great, the gentleman who hosted was even better. Very friendly, patient with kids and informative/educational.

We had a lot of fun here, the animals look like they are taken good care of and Liz was great, she did all the shows on this day (gator, snakes, feeding) and we thought she did an amazing job! The airboat tour was also great, it’s loud but you get ear protection and we saw gators!

As an animal lover, this was just about the best part of our 5 day trip here. I loved the great info from both shows and got to hold a baby alligator too! Over 250 alligators to see of all sizes. If you cant decide whether to add the boat ride, think no more, add it. Very fun, safe and once in a lifetime experience. All so affordable.

Highly recommend visiting this place. It was one of the best experience on our holiday. We booked an animal experience tour which was great, we all loved it and many thanks to our great guide! He was so nice and knowledgeable and made the tour really enjoyable for the kids too. Thank you!

I hadn't had high expectations because the price was lower than other options I had looked into. Tyler was engaging and informative for the alligator feeding and show. Jose was a great tour guide on the fan boat through the everglades. There is a reptile exhibit among other animals to view included with the general admission. My two young kids had a great time as well. It's couple and kid-friendly!

Not just a roadside attraction - but also very educational. The folks who gave the talks where very informative about the reptiles and conservation starts with education. The airboat ride was very fun and VERY wet - too short though. Spent about 3 hours there.

They keep adding to it and it's grown substantially since my last visit. Well worth the admission fee of $27.00 USD which does not include the swamp bait ride. I think it was $32.00 all inclusive. This place does a great job through it's alligator feeding and taming exhibitions. In addition to alligators, they have crocodiles, bobcats, parakeets, large turtles, a snake exhibit, and much more. On this trip, there was no snake show with used to be part of the schedule. I'm not sure if it was discontinued or just not available on the day we went. You are free to bring in your own food and enjoy a nice picnic at one of their many picnic tables. Your entire experience takes about three hours. It's quite educational and I highly recommend it.

You can do the whole thing (feeding demo, airboat ride, show) in around two hours. They have over 400 alligators and a variety of other animals on exhibit. There are several enclosures with baby alligators. The airboat ride is 20 minutes of fun if you get the right guide. Ours was awesome. You actually learn a lot that you may not know about gators.

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Miami's Best Everglades Airboat Rides!

Airboat tours starting at $50.

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Explore the wide expanse of the famous River of Grass and catch a glimpse of exotic and rare plants and animals that open your eyes to the beauty of Mother Nature’s work.

Airboat Tours Starting at $200

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Our private tours are designed to give you, your family, and friends the airboat ride of a lifetime by having them carried out by the most passionate and well-informed tour guides.

Airboat Tours Starting at $275

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Our sunset tour take you through the beautiful scenery to witness the sunset, surrounded by greenery, water, and a sense of tranquility.

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Private and Group Everglades Airboat Tours in Miami

Discover the magic of the Everglades with our scenic airboat tours, a must-try experience in Miami. We specialize in creating extraordinary airboat adventures, perfect for those looking for an up-close encounter with Florida's unique ecosystem. From private, romantic airboat rides to fun-filled group tours, our offerings are diverse. Each tour is meticulously crafted to showcase the beauty and excitement of the Everglades, ensuring your time with us is unforgettable.

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AIRBOAT RIDES EVERGLADES MIAMI

Glide through these legendary wetlands, where each turn reveals the untamed beauty of alligators, exotic plants, and a kaleidoscope of wildlife. Our tours offer more than just a scenic ride; they are an educational voyage into the heart of the Everglades’ ecosystems. Perfect for first-time visitors to South Florida, an airboat experience with us is not just a trip but a journey into the wild, creating memories that will last a lifetime

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Miami's Everglades Sunset Tour

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the Everglades with our Sunset Airboat Tour, a highlight among Everglades airboat tours. Perfect for those seeking airboat rides that offer a unique perspective, this tour combines romance with the breathtaking scenery of the Everglades at dusk. Navigate the peaceful waterways on our state-of-the-art airboats and be captivated by the stunning sunset, creating a magical atmosphere.

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Everglades Boat Tours in Miami

Customer reviews.

Such a blast! We saw dozens of alligators on the trip as well as other wildlife! The boat ride was fun and smooth! Our boat captain and guide Taylor was awesome! He was personable and very knowledgeable! He made our experience special! Everyone had a blast! I would highly recommend this company! Thanks for the awesome man Experience!.

I met the tour guide driver today and it feels like i’ve known him for years. His name is Taylor and is probably one of the most friendliest people I have ever met. I was worried it was going to be an awkward and quiet boat ride the whole tour, but it was an amazing experience! 11/10 would do again!!!.

We went out with Taylor on Saturday morning; my brother and nephew visiting me from California • We’ve never been on an airboat and what an incredible experience!!! Taylor couldn’t have been more informative, friendly, professional and just an awesome guide!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour, just an incredible experience! I would love to do it again!! Thank you Taylor!

Had a fantastic time experiencing all of the wildlife within the habitat...Taylor took the time to share several stories involving his many experiences within the Everglades.....5 plus stars .....A definite must...WE WILL BE BACK.....

Excellent tour. We were a group of 7 and all enjoy it. The reservation and organization was impecable. The tour guide was excellent and fun. I fully recommend Everglades boat tour.

Captain Taylor was the best guide I ever had! He was so personable and fun and did an excellent job of explaining all the beautiful intricacies of what makes the Everglades so great! I would highly recommend him over any of the other tour guides. Plus they have a new boat with cool green gator coverings that made for a smooth safe ride.

First time in Miami and first time to the glades and it was beyond what we expected! Taylor was incredibly knowledgeable about the area due to him growing up and being in the glades since a young child. We got up and close with gators. My son (10) had an unbelievable time. Definitely would recommend taking private tours over anything. We will be back and will definitely take another tour with Taylor!

We had such a great time on this airboat ride! From the get-go Jodi was so kind and responsive on the phone, answering all our questions and just generally being very friendly. We wanted to do a sunrise tour, which she said they didn't normally do, but she checked and accommodated us as she thought it would be an interesting experience as well. It turned out to be really, really nice. We met up with Taylor, who was also very kind and friendly. He didn't rush the experience at all and was very knowledgeable about the area, wildlife and plant life. They are a family owned business and local to the Everglades, so if you want a great experience...go with them!

Had a great 1hr tour with Taylor. This was the only company that managed to sqeeze us in on short notice. It was easy to find the departure point. Taylor is very knowledgable about the history and ecology of the everglades. Learned a lot and saw a few gatoors and birds. Because our tour was pretty late in the day, we saw a wonderful sunset. I would definitly recommend everglades airboat tours to anyone. They are the best.

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If your travels take you to Miami or the Florida Keys, don't miss the chance for an Everglades airboat tour, a thrilling addition to make your trip truly unforgettable.

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  in everglades national park, experience the everglades up close.

Airboat Rides Miami is one of a select few facilities operating inside the heart of Everglades National Park. The Everglades are the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, home to a variety of reptiles, birds, turtles, deer, wild boars and the elusive Florida Panther.

Private & Group Everglades Airboat Tours

Airboat Rides Miami offers daily airboat tours departing every 20 – 30 minutes throughout the day. There are plenty of photo ops to catch wildlife in their natural habitat. Our experienced guides help you spot alligators, soft-shelled turtles and a variety of birds you won’t find anywhere else but the Florida Everglades.

Private airboat tours are also available for a more personal experience and extended trips into the Florida Everglades. Private tours are available by the hour. Booking in advance is recommended but not required.

Tickets purchased online will be available at the gate under your name. No additional reservations required! Airboat rides depart from: 24050 SW 8th street Miami FL 33194 Gator Park Airboat Tours. Tickets purchased online are non-refundable. Please note that National Park Entrance is not included. It is $8 for adults, free for children under 16, NPS Pass holders, military, veterans and seniors over 62.

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Looking for some serious gator action.

Tickets for Airboat Rides Miami include access to Everglades Park, the premier facility to see Florida Alligators up close.

Restaurant & Souvenir Shop

The restaurant at Gator Park offers a full lunch menu, including specialties like alligator tail and alligator sausage. Sit outside on our shaded deck and enjoy the lush scenery, and browse our Souvenir shop for that perfect gift or take-home keepsake.

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Airboat Tours & Park Hours

9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Airboat Tours depart every 20-30 min, no reservations required! Tickets purchased online are available at the gate under your name. Just show your payment receipt at the will-call counter, and we will print your tickets!

Last airboat ride: 5:00 pm

Adult Airboat Ride Admission $29.99

Included in this package.

  • Free admission for children ages 5 and younger
  • Guided Airboat Tour of the Everglades National Park  35-40 min
  • Amazing Photo Ops to capture native wildlife in their natural habitat Don’t forget your camera!
  • Souvenir Shopping: Everglades souvenirs, Native American crafts, hand crafted leather goods
  • Opportunity to try some of the best alligator tail, frog legs & catfish the Everglades has to offer at our cafe

Child 6-11 y.o.  Airboat Ride Admission $19.99 Children under 6 ride for free!

Private airboat experience starts at $425.00  gratuity is included.

Want more out of your Everglades experience? Charter your own private airboat, and have one of our top notch guides take you on a personalized adventure. Travel 12-15 miles into the heart of everglades national park. This is a once in a lifetime experience your family will never forget.

  • Private Airboat Tour of the Everglades National Park*
  • Amazing Photo Ops to capture native wildlife in their natural habitat Don’t forget your camera!

*Tickets purchased online are available at the gate. Tours depart from 24050 SW 8th street Miami FL 33194.

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Gator Park 24050 SW 8th Street Miami, Florida 33194 305.559.2255 [email protected]

Transportation to the park: Lyft or Uber. For group transportations please contact us at 305-559-2255

Additional services may be purchased at our best available rate. National Park Entrance Fee will be collected at the gate.

Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offer or contract. Gratuities are not included, unless otherwise noted.

Customers are no longer allowed to hold a live baby alligator for a photo. Thank you for your understanding!

The management reserves the right to postpone or cancel tours due to weather.

Transportation provided by a third party.

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Ready to meet the gators? You've come to the right place.

Buy your airboat tour tickets online and save time and money at the park. No reservations required! Your tickets will be available at Gator Park using your name and credit card on the day of your airboat safari .

Gator Park is open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, rain or shine. The last wildlife show is at 4:30 PM and the last airboat departs at 5:00 PM.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable, but in the case of inclement weather we will offer a raincheck for a future tour. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Elina or call 800.559.2205 or 305.559.2255 .

Please allow up to one hour for the tickets to be processed.

Airboat Tours

Adults: $29.99 (Normally $29.99)

Children (ages 6 - 11): $19.99 (Normally $19.99) --> (Kids 1-5 years old ride for free!)

For transportation to/from the park please call 305-733-4940 . Round trip transportation starts at $25 per person.

Private Tours

Number of people in the party:

  • 1-4 People: $525
  • 5-6 People: $695
  • 7-10 People: $895
  • 11-15 People: $995
  • 16-24 People: $1495

After purchase, please call to schedule your tour .

$8 National Park Service entry fee is not included.

Excluded from National Park entrance fees:

  • Children under the age of 16
  • National Park passholders
  • Senior citizens (62+ years of age)
  • Active Military personnel with proper ID

* Tickets purchased online expire 90 days from date of purchase.

Everglades Tours

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Welcome to Everglades Holiday Park! We are located in sunny South Florida, just outside of Fort Lauderdale and Miami. Our world-famous airboat ride and alligator park is a top attraction for locals and visitors alike. It’s perfect for kids and adults of all ages.

Climb aboard one of our state-of-the-art vessels for an unforgettable   Everglades airboat tour . Then, experience a live alligator show featuring the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team in our world-famous Gator Pit! Even get an opportunity to hold a baby alligator. With miles of wetlands and mangrove tunnels, you’ll journey deep into the Florida Everglades, zipping across the “River of Grass” at top speeds with an expert airboat tour guide.

Our fleet of airboats are spacious safe, offers comfort, and covered protection from all weather conditions. Lock eyes with an American alligator and snap amazing pictures as you come face-to-face with some of the most unusual and exciting animals. Don’t forget to upgrade your boat ride experience with an animal encounter. There’s only one Everglades and only one way to see it. 

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Exciting tours.

Experience a tour as stunning as it is intriguing. Our tours of the ‘Glades are unlike any other—packed with facts, history, and educational tidbits about this distinct Florida region filled with unparalleled wildlife; our exclusive fan boat tours offer you an exhilarating thrill like never before. The following are included:

  • *60-Minute Everglades Airboat Tours
  • 20-Minute Live Alligator Show
  • 1 Premium Group Photo for Your Party
  • Unmatched Family Fun for All Members

VIP TOUR WITH TRANSPORTATION

Your tour should be the very best—that’s why we make it more seamless than ever to ensure your visit is exhilarating, streamlined, and as memorable as can be. In other words, leave the round-trip transportation planning to us. Our tour transportation packages offer you a ride from our park. Includes: 

  • Round-Trip Transportation Included
  • *60-Minute, Fully Narrated Airboat Tour
  • 20-Minute Live Alligator Show 

Wildlife & Animal Encounters Experience

Discover the thrill of interacting in a private setting with up to 5 exciting and unique, uncaged animals during our private tour. Listen and learn as our professional animal handlers dive into deep, detailed explanations, fun facts, and intriguing information about some of the most interesting and distinctive wildlife.

  • 45-minute Animal Encounter Experience 
  • Stories and Fun Facts About the Animals
  • Professional Photos Included
  • Special Packages Available

EXOTIC, EDUCATIONAL FUN

Our thrilling airboat rides through the Florida Everglades offer both education and entertainment (we call it edutainment) —with experienced captains, cutting-edge performers, and exceptionally talented wildlife handlers on our team, we’re proud to offer an experience unlike any other.

Join us in Fort Lauderdale for a thrilling experience, and also available with round-trip transportation included!

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Adrenaline Packed

60-minute airboat tour.

Glide through the wetlands of the Everglades at top speeds for amazing views, unparalleled thrills, and a thoroughly stunning experience! Our expert guides will take you on an enthralling tour of this distinctive habitat while imparting their vast knowledge of the plants and animals that call it home. Get ready to see alligators, rare birds, and other amazing creatures up close.

Leave the transportation up to us for an effortless vacation. When you book an airboat tour with transportation, we’ll handle the to-and-from accommodations—you handle the 1-hour airboat tour, exclusive live alligator show, and 1 free premium group photo per party. This VIP experience is created to satisfy the needs of explorers who seek both the excitement of exploration and the comfort and convenience of seamless transportation. With our VIP Tour, you can take your journey to the next level and make memories that will last a lifetime.

OUR EXCITING WILDLIFE

Our animal encounters offer you the chance to experience exciting and interesting wildlife as up close and personal as possible. Meet our uncaged animals courtesy of our expert wildlife handlers—learn about their diet, lifestyle, habitat, and much more

OUR GROUP TOURS & ADVENTURES

From school field trips to corporate team building activities, our group tours make for epic, fun-sized adventures. No matter what your event—a family gathering, birthday party, or a summer camp field trip—we can accommodate your party in style.

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Gator bites café & gift shop.

If you’ve worked up an alligator-sized appetite while here at our park, you can chomp on some delicious treats from our full-service café and deli. From tasty breakfast and lunch options, we’re proud to offer both kid-friendly delights as well as some more exotic delicacies (an order of frog legs, please). Don’t forget a souvenir from our gift shop to remember your once-in-a-lifetime experience. Gator Bites Café & Gift Shop is more than just a pit stop.

A PRIVATE AIRBOAT TOUR

Climb aboard for a personalized experience just for you and your party. You tell us where you’d like to go how fast to do it, and your wish is our command. Enjoy the wetlands at top speeds for a thrilling adventure, or take a moment to slow down and savor the scenery. You have the freedom to explore, whether they be close encounters with wildlife or peaceful periods in unspoiled wilderness. Our guides will offer a fully narrated experience at your preferred pace.

THE GATOR BOYS IN ACTION

Live shows at the world-famous Gator Pit.

High-octane performances and captivating education about alligators.

Witness a mind-blowing, up-close-and-personal look at the antics and demeanor of rescued American alligators.

Our tour is loaded with excitement and maximum entertainment in mind—that’s why each tour includes an action-packed live alligator show. Our 20-minute gator shows offer heart-pumping stunts peppered with tons of educational facts—all brought to you by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team from Animal Planet’s hit TV series.

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Everglades tours, alligator shows, and animal encounters experience.

Our cutting-edge airboats provide a smooth and secure ride, allowing you to concentrate on taking in the surrounding natural beauty.

After your *60-minute Everglades airboat adventure concludes, take in an exciting and educational alligator presentation where you’ll learn all about the American alligator! As part of the airboat tour experience, you’ll receive 1 free group photo per party to remember your fun-filled day at the park! If that’s not enough, GO WILD with our animal encounters  experience, where you’ll meet, interact with, and learn about five different animals within a private area inside our park.

No matter where your interests lie, you’ll find something to enjoy during your stay with us. Just ask the locals: they know Everglades Holiday Park is a great place to host a birthday party or a corporate event. Our private airboat tours cater to parties of 2 or more. You can also customize unique shore excursions for your entire group.

As you soar over the glassy waters near Everglades National Park, our designated coast guard will reveal secret information about this unique ecosystem as you soar over the glassy waters. The lush mangroves provide a welcoming aura, and the chirping sounds of animals affirm that you are truly experiencing the purest form of nature.

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The Ultimate Guide to Everglades Alligator Farm

  • Scott Cisco
  • October 4, 2021

The Everglades Alligator Farm, South Florida’s oldest alligator farm, is located near the Everglades National Park entrance and houses over 2,000 alligators. An exhilarating airboat tour, an alligator display, a snake show, and an alligator feeding demonstration are all included in a visit to the Everglades Alligator Farm!

This is an attraction you will not want to miss if you are visiting Key Largo or Key West.  The Everglades Alligator Farm is a great place when looking for a unique experience! You can see that they take good care of their animals, and the stuff is really kind and professional as well! The Everglades Alligator Farm is open daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.

Attractions

In the Everglades Alligator Farm, you can go on an airboat ride with other tourists, or you can even go on a private airboat ride, but it costs more. The airboat tour lasts about 30 minutes, and you can see the farm and learn more about the alligators.

There are more shows and programs as well, you can go to the alligator show, and alligator feeding, and you can even hold baby alligators, while you learn and learn more about the wildlife! After the alligator show, they pass around baby alligators, and if you are brave enough you can hold and pet them.

The Everglades Alligator Farm is one of the best places to visit in South Florida, and it is pretty cheap as well. The rides are very informative and educational.

What you’ll see on the Airboat ride

The ride usually takes around 25 to 30 minutes, you get hearing protection and you need to dress up properly, because they guarantee that you will get wet! There are no age limit for the rides, but you should not bring small children, because the boats are loud.

Some of the main things people usually see are alligators, birds, fish and turtles as well! Oh, and while on the ride, you will learn a lot about the wildlife as well! The staff that comes with you, are real professionals, who knows a lot about the animals in the Everglades Farm, so you can learn a lot from just listening.

If you want to go on an airboat ride, you don´t have to reserve your ride, you can just buy the ticket in the farm and they will put you on the next ride. But, if you want a private ride, you have to reserve your tickets. You can buy tickets online as well, and you can save more that way.

What kind of shows they have

In the Everglades Alligator Farm, there are a lot of activities and shows that you can watch or take part in. There are alligator, snake and reptile shows, alligator encounter where you can feed the alligators. 

Alligator Show The Alligator Show is the most popular and entertaining show of the farm. The Everglades alligator experts will educate the crowd on all aspects of these amazing but scary creatures of the swamp. They will show you different capturing techniques, even primitive ones, that were once used by Native American Indians. The experts even show you to how to calm down the alligators as well, hopefully you won´t need to use it! At the end of the alligator show, they will pass around a baby alligator, so you can take a picture with it, of course if you want to do it. There are 4 different show times, but of course the time can change:

Alligator Feeding When the alligators are hungry, you know it is lunch-time! In this show, the crowd can learn about how the alligators feed in the wild. Sometimes, they even try to show you tricks with the alligators as well. There are over 500 gators in that breeding pond area, so you know the show will be wild and crazy. You can watch the gaters chomp down, and crawl over each other just to get their favorite meal. There are 4 different show times for this as well, and the times can change:

Pricing and the length of the rides There are three different tickets in the Everglades Alligator Farm, the first is a normal one for $30 for the adults, for children between 4 and 11 years old are $22, and for children under 4 years old are free. This ticket only includes the airboat ride, and the rides usually takes around 25 to 30 minutes.

You do not need reservations for this ticket, you can purchase them and they will put you on the next available boat. This ticket also includes the alligator shows and the alligator feeding shows as well, so you only have to pay once. The second ticket is the VIP one. You can only bring children in that are over 6 years old, and the first 2 ticket price starts from $498, and you can bring in 4 additional people for $99 per person.

With this ticket, you will get all the best parts of Everglades Alligator Farm experience, alligator encounters, private airboat tours and this package also includes souvenirs and refreshments for your party. This VIP ticket is an incredible 3 hour experience. You can also buy the private airboat ride as well, the tickets for the first 10 people are $400, and up to 19 additional people it is $40 per person. You can bring up to 25 people in one party. This private ride takes around 45 to 60 minutes, with a master naturalist guide.

It is really great and exciting for all ages. You can learn about the wildlife in the Everglades Farm, and survivor tips as well. The airboats travel at really high speeds, and even doing 360-degree spins through the sawgrass prairies. You need to reserve this ticket, but this includes all shows and admission to the farms as well. 

People who have been here before, leave really positive reviews, they can’t even complain about anything! The Everglades Alligator Farm is one of the best places to visit in South Florida, with amazing and kind staff, cheap prices and you will leave with an amazing experience. They guarantee that you will want to come back sooner, or later. 

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Loved it, we´ve heard some stories of lame airboat places. This one is super close, they have airboats all day departing every like 15 or 20 minutes, the staff is SUPER, and the alligator show after the ride is actually really cool! And they let you take a picture with a baby alligator for $3!!!!!

My boyfriend and I just got back from a cruise on the Norwegian Epic. Our flight out of Miami wasn't until 2:45, so we decided to do this excursion through Norwegian. I would highly recommend a stop at this park for anyone in the Miami area. When I pictured the everglades, I thought of those huge mossy banyan trees. This is not what you will see! There is tall grass and lily pads everywhere. We saw about a dozen alligators, three or four turtles, and countless birds. TIP: Our guide said it was best to go out in the morning (we went around 10:00 am) and that you see fewer animals in the summer because it's so hot. The airboat ride was lots of fun, and the guide was very friendly. Afterward, we saw a demonstration with Jeff and some gators in an enclosed area. At first, I thought this would be terrible; I thought Jeff would be a testosterone-filled "gator wrestler." Boy was I wrong!!! All of the gators respond to their names when Jeff calls to them, and then Jeff called to one gator and HE GOT OUT OF THE WATER AND APPROACHED HIM. IT WAS AMAZING. Jeff rubbed the gator's head, body, and tail, and the gator clearly loved it!!! Of course, Jeff explained that these gators trust him and that this wasn't typical behavior. But I learned that gators are not aggressive towards humans like crocodiles are. It was only 75 degrees that day, so they were unable to feed them (it needs to be warmer for them to digest their food). but Jeff said that when he feeds that particular gator, he wags his tail like a dog! You can hold little Snappy for $3, and I really enjoyed it. He's fairly docile and really soft. Of course, he's an alligator and can certainly bite if you don't hold him properly. The sandwich shop is very very good. They have pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs, etc, and the prices are very reasonable. THEY TAKE CASH ONLY SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH CASH WITH YOU!! The gift shop next door does accept credit cards. Quite honestly, this little adventure was probably the highlight of my entire cruise! I would love to go back.

had a blast with my family. saw some gators and held snappy.defenitely better than the other parks.Better customer service

I love everything about this place. The airboat tour was great. The guide was knowledgeable and helpful. We saw 9 different gators on the tour! The "gator show" and tour of the were awesome. We even got to hold a two-year-old Gator named snappy!

This was a truly awful morning, at least six hours of my life which I will never get back. Granted it was August so naturally the wildlife is sheltering somewhere cool but the quality of offering and the staff eclipse the terrible product. The driver of the boat was supposed to stop and educate us on the Everglades and the native plants etc but he said nothing. Not one single thing. I learnt more from my Lonely Planet guide. The facilities are what you wold expect in the back blocks of middle America where the bathrooms are circa 1970 (and not in a good way) and the 'cafe' just sold ice creams and bad pizza and you sat on sticky brown vinyl booth seats. They say there is a wildlife park which you can walk through and an alligator display. Well, there was no other wildlife and the display had no time displayed, no sign, no nothing so we missed that too. The so-called snake exhibition had not one single snake in there. When I spoke to the manager about this and said how poor the whole experience was he tried to brush me off and was completely rude. The one of his staff tried to smooth over the whole snake experience by saying that the snakes were his responsibility but his wife had a difficult labour etc etc as if because I am a woman I was supposed to care. Overall there must be better companies out there. This one is truly appalling.

I went on an air boat ride with my husband today and once we were out on the water the trip leader told us we couldn't have umbrellas up during the boat ride. It was POURING RAIN (it's apparently rain season - who knew?). They had no form of covering, ponchos, nothing and NO ONE had told us to bring any precautions. By the end of the trip we were both soaked to our underwear and extremely uncomfortable. On top of all that WE DID NOT SEE ONE CROCODILE. At the end of our journey we asked for a refund because of the horrid nature of our trip. We were rudely refused. This was the worst vacation trip and worst waste of money I've experienced in my entire life.

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Miami is a place which has so much to offer to the tourists and which is why it is the second biggest tourist hub in the USA. The natural green trees and forests, the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful sunny beaches with palm trees are some major attractions of Miami which leaves you spellbound. Once you leave the place, you would want to come back again and again to enhance your experiences and to explore the unexplored. There are some of the best Safaris in Miami which takes you to unexplored and remote places to give you some exquisite memories to cherish all your life.

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Here is the perfect list of 8 best safaris to visit in Miami when you are in a mood to do something adventurous on your trip. Keep scrolling down to know more!

1. Lion Country Safari

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Located 78 miles from Miami, this beautiful Lion Safari invites you to spend the day on this amazing safari with more than 1000 animals. It is a Safari and an amusement park as well where you can enjoy the whole day like a picnic amidst the natural habitat of the animals. You will get some amazing experiences in the Safari which includes animal feeding, 5 rides, water sprayground, shopping and food. This is the best Lion Safari in Miami.

Timings: Mon to Friday – 10 AM- 4 PM Sat & Sun – 9:30 AM- 4:30 PM Admission charges: $37 per person Website

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2. Everglades Safari Park

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Everglades Safari park is famous for its large-sized airboats large enough to accommodate singles, couples and even big families. The airboat takes you to nature’s river of grass on an unforgettable tour to give you the time of your life. All tours include walking trail filled with crocodiles, alligator wildlife show and the world-famous airboat rides. You will be provided with the best guides who will describe the wonders of the unique ecosystem with every small detail they have to give you the best Safari experience.

Address- 26700 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194, USA Timings: Mon to Friday – 9 AM- 6 PM. Sat & Sun – 10 AM- 5 PM Admission charges: $49 per person Website

3. Miami Photo Safari

Miami Photo Safari

Miami Photo Safari is a place which gives you a unique tour where sightseeing meets photography. The tours are designed to teach you the mechanics of digital photography while understanding the beautiful and cherished history of Miami. If you are a photography enthusiast and want to learn some of the basics with the practical safari experience, Miami Photo Safari is the one stop destination for it. No matter if you are a professional photographer or an amateur one, you have a high-end camera or an ordinary one, Miami Photo Safari is surely for you. Come and explore the unexplored now. Address: 3250 NE 1st Ave, Suite 305, Miami, FL 33137-4191

Timings: 10 AM- 2 PM Admission charges: $69 per person Website

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4. Safari Edventure

Safari Edventure

Safari Edventure is the best place in Miami to be with the wild animals in their natural habitat amidst forest and greenery. Safari Edventure ensures a beautiful and memorable experience for you that you can cherish whole life. Watching the wild animals in their natural environment is something which remains in your memory for a long time. Not only you can watch the animals, you can even touch and feed them which is a different experience altogether. You can even hug a Kangaroo and hold an Alligator. Safari Edventure which is spread over 5 acres of land is filled with 100 mature exotic trees and animals that is so beautiful.

Address- 23700 SW 142nd Ave, Miami, FL 33032-2201 Timings: Wed-Sun 10 AM- 5 PM. Closed on Mon and Tues. Admission charges- $18 per person (Adults) Website

5. Ocean Safari Diving Adventures

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Ocean Safari diving adventures give you an ultimate experience of the ocean safari. As you visit a jungle safari and experience the wildlife in the same way you visit the Ocean Safari and experience the aquatic and marine life. The scuba diving and snorkelling boat trips take you closer to the marine life and you can actually swim with the beautiful and colourful tropical fishes which is totally a different experience.

Address- Ocean Safari Diving, 677 SW 1st street, Miami, FL 33130 Timings: Boat departs at 8 AM everyday Admission charges- $85 per person Website

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6. J. N. Ding Darling

J. N. Ding Darling

The J.N Darling National wildlife refuge is located on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico. It is the home for the hundreds of beautiful migratory birds and it is an amazing sight to watch those birds in their natural environment. You can visit this Safari either as a pedestrian, by a vehicle or in a bicycle. Walking or driving inside gives you an exceptional feeling of being in the nature with beautiful birds around chirping in their natural habitat.

Address- 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA Timings: 7:30 AM to 5:30 every day except Friday (closed) Admission charges- $5 per vehicle, $1 per pedestrian/Bicycle

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7. Merritt Island

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The beautiful Safari in Merritt Island is located in USA and is a home for some of the most beautiful migratory birds in the world. The island is spread over huge 140,000 acres of land and it is impossible for you to see the whole island in just one day. Merritt Island was established in the year 1963 as an overlay of NASA’s space centre for the protection of Migratory Birds. The island has more than 1500 species of plants and animals which is worth watching.

Address- Merritt Island NWR PO Box 2683 Titusville FL 32781 Timings: Opens daily from sunrise to sunset. Admission charges- $10 per vehicle.

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8. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

This unique and beautiful safari was established in the year 1931 and is also a natural and wintering for the migratory birds. It is spread over huge 68,000 acres and is a home for wild animals and trees of different species. It is situated along the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida. This refuge includes islands, tidal creeks, estuaries of seven north Florida rivers and tidal creeks. This beautiful place is also a home to a diverse species of plants and animals. Visiting this amazing safari will surely give you an amazing experience and special moments that you will cherish all your life.

Address- 1255 Lighthouse Rd St. Marks, FL 32355 Timings: It is open year round, daylight hours Admission charges- $2 per person.

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There are various beautiful Safaris in and around Miami and visiting them would definitely enhance your traveling experience to the core if you are in Miami. Exploring the beaches is not the only way to enjoy your vacations but visiting the above safaris is a major source of recreation and fun too. So, book your trip to Miami with TravelTriangle and get ready to have an amazing trip as these wildlife and marine safaris will give you a great experience without a doubt.

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A 750-pound, 11-foot-long alligator named Albert was seized from a New York home this week, setting the stage for a confrontation between the state's Department of Environmental Conservation and the animal's self-proclaimed owner. 

The alligator lived in an in-ground pool in the backyard of owner Tony Cavallaro's Hamburg, New York home, and has multiple health problems, including blindness in both eyes and spinal complications, officials  said . Cavallaro allegedly allowed members of the public "to get into the water to pet the unsecured alligator," according to the department. 

Albert was seized on Wednesday in "the interest of public safety and the health, safety, and protection of the alligator," the department said. He has been placed with a specialized caretaker who can care for him while the damage was assessed. 

Cavallaro refuted claims that he had not properly cared for the animal, writing in  an online petition  calling for Albert's return that he treated the alligator better "than most people take care of their kids." He also criticized the department for the way the seizure was managed, writing that 20 agents came to his home in full body armor and carrying weapons. 

"It was like I was a gun dealing drug dealing criminal the way they acted. The scene that they made on my street is very disturbing and totally wrong," he wrote. 

Officials said that Cavallaro had a license to own the alligator that expired in 2021. Cavallaro said that two years ago, the rules around owning an alligator had changed, and he attempted to renew his license in 2021 but was unable to contact the necessary authorities. 

"I've had him 34 years and abided by all of them and renewed my permit annually as required," he wrote.

Cavallaro said that he plans to fight to regain custody of Albert. 

"I ask it all of my friends and people who love Albert will support me when this date comes available and if you can join me at the Hamburg town court to help me fight them to get him back," he wrote. 

A court date has not yet been announced. 

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