What are the hours at Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours and Rides?

The park is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM, and it stays open on holidays such as Christmas Day.

Can kids go on the airboat tours at Everglades Holiday Park?

Yes. Children 3-11 have their own ticket price of $29.99, and the park describes itself as family-friendly. Kids can also hold a baby alligator during the animal experiences.

Is Everglades Holiday Park wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The entrance, parking lot, restrooms, and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible.

Is parking available at Everglades Holiday Park?

Yes. The park has a free parking lot and free street parking, plus a paid parking lot.

Can I get to Everglades Holiday Park from Miami without driving?

Yes. A VIP tour package includes round-trip transportation, a narrated airboat tour, the 20-minute live alligator show, and one premium group photo.

What is the Animal Encounters experience at Everglades Holiday Park?

It is a 45-minute session where up to five guests meet uncaged animals and learn about Everglades wildlife from professional handlers.

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Q: How much do Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours and Rides tickets cost?

The 60-minute airboat tour is $41.99 for adults and $29.99 for children 3-11. Animal Encounters are $45 and private airboat tours start at $449. Prices are plus tax and a FareHarbor booking fee.

Q: What is included with the airboat tour at Everglades Holiday Park?

The tour includes a narrated ride through the Everglades, a 20-minute live alligator presentation by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team, and one free group photo per party.

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21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332, USA

ClosedOpens 9:00 AMPaid Admission$$$

Airboat rides through the River of Grass plus live Gator Boys alligator shows and animal encounters, a drive from Miami

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About Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours and Rides

Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours and Rides sits at 21940 Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale, a drive from Miami, and combines airboat tours with a wildlife park. The main ticket is a 60-minute airboat tour across the River of Grass, led by a narrating captain who points out wild alligators, native birds, and mangrove tunnels.

Each tour includes a 20-minute live alligator presentation by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team in the park's Gator Pit, where rescued gators now live. Guests can add a 45-minute Animal Encounter, where up to five people meet uncaged animals with a handler, and a baby alligator is part of the experience.

Tickets start at $29.99 for children and $41.

99 for adults, and private airboat tours start at $449. VIP options with round-trip transportation are available.

The park is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, has a gift shop and cafe, and offers wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms. Guests have rated it 4.

3 across nearly 17,000 reviews.

Highlights

Date Night

First-Time Visitor

Nature Lover

Group Tours Available

Photography Allowed

Kid-Friendly

Outdoor

Admission & Visit Info

Admission

Paid Admission

Price

Airboat tour $41.99 adults, $29.99 children 3-11; encounters $45

Duration

2-3 hours

Age

Child tickets for ages 3-11

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Experience

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Value for Money

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Facilities

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Crowd Management

7.0

Accessibility

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Buzzing

DaysSaturday and Sunday

TimesPeak hours

Relaxed

DaysWeekdays

TimesOff-peak hours

The park is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM. Arriving at 9 AM or after 2 PM on any day means smaller crowds.

Closed

Mon9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tue9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wed9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thu9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Fri9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sat9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sun9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Guests focus on the alligators, the airboat ride, and the live gator show.

AlligatorsAirboat RideFamily-Friendly

The Experience

Attraction Type

Airboat & Eco Tours Wildlife Sanctuary

parking

Free ParkingPaid ParkingStreet Parking

access

Group Tours AvailablePrivate ToursGuided Tours

facilities

RestroomsCafe / RestaurantGift Shop

accessibility

Wheelchair AccessibleAccessible Restrooms

policies

Photography Allowed

family

Kid-FriendlyEducational ProgramsInteractive Exhibits

environment

OutdoorCovered / Shaded AreasWaterfront

Ticket Types

ChildGeneral AdmissionVIP / Premium

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Date Night First-Time Visitor Nature Lover Family Outing Tourist Must-Visit

Location

21940 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332, USA

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www.evergladesholidaypark.com

+1 (954) 434-8111

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What People Love

Alligators: Guests see plenty of alligators on the water and up close in the live show, the most frequently mentioned topic by a wide margin.

Airboat Ride: Guests describe the airboat ride as fast, fun, and comfortable, with captains who are informative and work to spot wildlife for photos.

Family-Friendly: Families say children enjoyed holding a baby alligator and watching the Gator Boys presentation.

Know Before You Go

Book tickets online ahead of time: Saturday and Sunday mornings are the busiest.
Google Maps has been sending some guests to the wrong spot, so enter 21940 Griffin Road manually or use Waze or Apple Maps.
Animal Encounters have limited availability, so reserve early.

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About Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours and Rides

Tickets start at $29.99 for children and $41.

99 for adults, and private airboat tours start at $449. VIP options with round-trip transportation are available.

The park is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, has a gift shop and cafe, and offers wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms. Guests have rated it 4.

3 across nearly 17,000 reviews.

Highlights

Date Night

First-Time Visitor

Nature Lover

Group Tours Available

Photography Allowed

Kid-Friendly

Outdoor

The Experience

Attraction Type

Airboat & Eco Tours Wildlife Sanctuary

parking

Free ParkingPaid ParkingStreet Parking

access

Group Tours AvailablePrivate ToursGuided Tours

facilities

RestroomsCafe / RestaurantGift Shop

accessibility

Wheelchair AccessibleAccessible Restrooms

policies

Photography Allowed

family

Kid-FriendlyEducational ProgramsInteractive Exhibits

environment

OutdoorCovered / Shaded AreasWaterfront

Ticket Types

ChildGeneral AdmissionVIP / Premium

Perfect For

Date Night First-Time Visitor Nature Lover Family Outing Tourist Must-Visit

What People Love

Alligators: Guests see plenty of alligators on the water and up close in the live show, the most frequently mentioned topic by a wide margin.

Airboat Ride: Guests describe the airboat ride as fast, fun, and comfortable, with captains who are informative and work to spot wildlife for photos.

Family-Friendly: Families say children enjoyed holding a baby alligator and watching the Gator Boys presentation.

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