What are the hours at Everglades Alligator Farm?

Everglades Alligator Farm is open daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, including holidays such as Memorial Day and the 4th of July.

What does admission to Everglades Alligator Farm include?

General admission covers entry to the park, its animal exhibits and the live alligator shows. The airboat ride is sold with admission as a combined ticket, and encounters like the Alligator Encounter and Capybara Encounter are booked as add-ons.

Is Everglades Alligator Farm good for kids?

Yes. The farm is listed as good for kids, and guests regularly mention children enjoying the shows, the airboat ride and holding baby alligators. Some guests report an age limit on certain experiences, so check with the farm about children under 6 before booking.

Can you hold an alligator at Everglades Alligator Farm?

Yes. The Alligator Encounter is a keeper-led session where you feed alligators and hold young ones of different sizes. Guests can also hold baby alligators after the live alligator show.

Is parking available at Everglades Alligator Farm?

Yes. There is a free parking lot on site, and free street parking is also listed.

Is Everglades Alligator Farm wheelchair accessible?

The entrance, parking lot and seating are all listed as wheelchair accessible, and public restrooms are on site.

Will I get wet on the airboat ride?

Possibly. Guests report that the front row and the edges of the rows get splashed, especially during the fast turns and 360° spins, so wear fast-drying clothes and shoes.

How far is Everglades Alligator Farm from Miami?

The farm is in Homestead, about 45 minutes from Miami, near the entrance to Everglades National Park.

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40351 SW 192nd Ave, Homestead, FL 33034, USA

ClosedOpens Tue 9:00 AMPaid Admission$$$

Family-owned Homestead alligator farm with 2,000+ gators, live shows, hands-on encounters and 360° airboat rides

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About Everglades Alligator Farm

Everglades Alligator Farm in Homestead has been a family-owned stop at the edge of Everglades National Park since 1992, about 45 minutes from Miami. General admission covers a walk-through park with more than 2,000 alligators plus crocodiles, caimans, snakes, iguanas, emus and capybaras, along with live alligator feeding and handling shows through the day.

Airboat rides run through the sawgrass and include the 360° spins the farm is known for. Guests can add keeper-led extras: an Alligator Encounter where you feed and hold young gators, a Capybara Encounter where you feed and pet them, a private airboat tour for up to 8 guests, or a VIP experience.

Shaded areas and fans help on hot days, and free parking is on site. Plan on roughly two to three hours to see the shows, walk the grounds and take an airboat ride.

Highlights

Group Celebrations

First-Time Visitor

Nature Lover

Group Tours Available

Photography Allowed

Kid-Friendly

Outdoor

Admission & Visit Info

Admission

Paid Admission

Price

Roughly $32-39 per adult; airboat bundled in

Duration

2-3 hours

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Verified

8.2

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Experience

9.0

Value for Money

7.0

Facilities

8.0

Crowd Management

8.0

Accessibility

8.0

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Buzzing

DaysSaturday and Sunday

TimesPeak hours

Relaxed

DaysWeekdays

TimesOff-peak hours

Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit, with Tuesday the least crowded day and the first hour after the 9 AM opening the calmest. Late afternoon eases off across the week before the 5:30 PM close.

Closed

Mon9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tue9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Wed9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thu9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Fri9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Sat9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Sun9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise the airboat ride with its fast turns and 360° spins, the lively and educational live alligator shows, and the hands-on encounters where guests hold baby alligators and feed capybaras. The guides and show hosts are repeatedly described as knowledgeable, funny and passionate about the animals, and families with kids say it is a fun, well-run stop on the way to Everglades National Park. A tip that comes up often: the front row of the airboat gets wet.

Airboat RideAlligator EncountersLive Shows

The Experience

Attraction Type

Wildlife Sanctuary Airboat & Eco Tours Zoo

parking

Free ParkingStreet Parking

access

Group Tours AvailablePrivate ToursGuided ToursSelf-Guided ToursAdvance Booking Required

facilities

RestroomsPicnic AreaGift Shop

accessibility

Wheelchair AccessibleStroller-Friendly

policies

Photography Allowed

family

Kid-FriendlyBirthday Party PackagesEducational ProgramsInteractive Exhibits

environment

OutdoorCovered / Shaded AreasWaterfront

Ticket Types

General AdmissionCombo TicketBehind the ScenesVIP / PremiumAnnual PassGroup Rate

Perfect For

Group Celebrations First-Time Visitor Nature Lover Kids Under 10 Family Outing Tourist Must-Visit

Location Homestead

40351 SW 192nd Ave, Homestead, FL 33034, USA

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everglades.com

+1 (305) 247-2628

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What People Love

Airboat Ride: Guests love the speed and the 360° spins, and the private airboat tours get particular praise for their scenery and captains.

Alligator Encounters: Holding and feeding young alligators with a keeper is called a highlight, with guides who explain gator behavior clearly.

Live Shows: The alligator feeding and handling shows are described as funny, informative and close-up.

Capybara Experience: Feeding and petting the capybaras is a favorite add-on, especially for families.

Staff and Guides: Guests describe the team as friendly, knowledgeable and clearly caring about the animals.

Family-Friendly: Kids and adults alike enjoy the mix of shows, exhibits and the airboat ride.

Know Before You Go

Wear fast-drying clothes and shoes: the front row and row edges of the airboat get splashed.
The airboat can pause or cancel for storms, so check the forecast before booking.
Book alligator or capybara encounters ahead of time, since they run on limited slots.
Plan for two to three hours to take in the shows, exhibits and airboat ride.

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Everglades Alligator Farm

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40351 SW 192nd Ave, Homestead, FL 33034, USA

ClosedOpens Tue 9:00 AMPaid Admission$$$

Family-owned Homestead alligator farm with 2,000+ gators, live shows, hands-on encounters and 360° airboat rides

Wildlife SanctuaryOutdoorHomesteadTripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026

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About Everglades Alligator Farm

Shaded areas and fans help on hot days, and free parking is on site. Plan on roughly two to three hours to see the shows, walk the grounds and take an airboat ride.