Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours and Rides - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Maureen S.

Thoroughly enjoyed this 1 hour airboat tour. We got a good look at a few alligators and lots of other wildlife, and our captain was friendly and knowledgeable. He was also respectful of the wildlife, careful not to get too close. It was fun to go fast a couple of times and feel the breeze on my face! Be warned that the engines are LOUD - you'll have to hold your hands over your ears during those times if you don't bring earplugs. Definitely recommend! FYI- you can buy tickets online in advance, but not for any specific time. When you get there, you still have to go in, stand in line, and get a wristband for whatever boat they're working on filling at the time, so you might as well just pay when you're there

Matthew G.

Great experience, kids loved it. Bring ear plugs, the boat is really loud and they help. Especially with the little ones. We went later in the afternoon so it was not that hot and the sunset was beautiful. The gator show was very cool and the employees and the gator master were all helpful and nice.

Tally P.

This attraction has potential but needs significant improvements in organization and transparency. Upon purchasing tickets, there was no clear direction on what to do next. The process of waiting for our number to be called for either the boat ride or gator show was poorly explained, resulting in a long and confusing wait with little to occupy our time. The boat ride, advertised as 60 minutes, was significantly shorter, clocking in at only 40 minutes. While the guide was knowledgeable and shared interesting facts, the shortened ride was disappointing. I was also surprised that i could not book a private boat. The gator show itself was just okay, but left me feeling uneasy about the welfare of the alligators. Overall, the experience was disorganized and fell short of expectations. Better communication and adherence to advertised times are crucial for a more enjoyable visit.

Dilini R.

Best place for first time visitors to the Everglades! Gator boys gator show allowed us to see and learn about Alligators up close. Air boat rides (which happen rain or shine) gives an amazing overview of this majestic terrain and our boat captain was an amazing guide and answered all our questions. Lines move fast, on-site cafe available, a great time for the entire family! Last but not least, if you have the time and the money, highly recommend the Animal Encounters experience. Our guide Desirae was so knowledgeable and we got to hold an actual alligator and a bunch of other critters! Also, pictures of the group with the critters is included in the ticket. So generous! Love, love, loved this place! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Erik Z.

I had a great time at this holiday park. The airboat tour was very informative and the scenery was very beautiful.

When the boat goes to full speed it can get really loud. I would've brought earplugs if I knew it was going to get that loud. When I went I saw 3 alligators which were very cool.

The alligator show is also very enjoyable.

Ephraim A.

Amazing Experience at Everglades Holiday Park!

The airboat tour at Everglades Holiday Park was an incredible experience! The ride was smooth and exciting, with beautiful views of the Everglades. Our guide was very knowledgeable, sharing interesting facts about the wildlife and ecosystem. We were lucky to see several alligators up close, which made the tour even more special. The staff was friendly and well-organized, making the whole experience enjoyable. If you’re in Florida and looking for a fun adventure, I highly recommend this tour!

Meaghan J.

Wonderful experience! My son has watched the show Gator Boys through Amazon prime and has loved it as it shows how they rescue the gators. It is very updated compared to the show! The show stopped in 2015 so they have had plenty of time to update since then and have proven to be a good stable rescue. The boat ride was fun, I honestly wouldn’t take a kid younger than 3 as it’s a small space to sit still for an hour. But my 3 yr old love it and my 6 year old loved it too! The boat driver was knowledgeable about alligators and of course since they take so many trips out they know exactly where to find the gators! My son also wanted to meet Paul and Jimmy but as they’ve expanded since the show ended, all the staff was not the same staff from the show.

Yulia H.

Great experience and beautiful nature. We saw two alligators and a beautiful little bird with its baby. We're a family with young kids, and they loved it too. The airboat ride was loud, but the views were gorgeous. We also enjoyed the shows after the ride and were happy to get a complimentary family picture. Free parking, food available, and restrooms.