NOTICE – Due to the daylight savings “fall back” on November 3rd, we will be opening at 9 AM and our last airboat tour of the day goes out promptly at 4 PM. Please arrive at the park no later than 3:30 PM to enjoy the full tour experience. Thank you for noting the time change!

Tour Pricing

Ready for a unique airboat tour through the Florida Everglades?

Adults (12 years and older)

$39.99 plus tax

Children (Ages 3-11)

$27.99 plus tax

NOTE: After your online purchase, when you arrive at the park, you must present the credit card that matches the last 4 digits of the card that was used in the online ticket purchase transaction(s) and matching driver’s license.

Tour Length

Our exciting, narrated tours are the longest in the Everglades!

Airboat tour

*60-Minutes

Live Alligator Show

20-Minutes

HOURS OF OPERATION

We open at 9:00 AM and our last airboat departs at 4:00 PM SHARP. 7 Days a week, rain or shine!

You should arrive at the park by 3:30 PM to enjoy the full tour experience. Airboat tour tickets are first-come, first-served – no reservations necessary!

Welcome!

EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK AIRBOAT TOURS & RIDES IN FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Welcome to Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours & Rides! We are located in sunny South Florida, in Fort Lauderdale, a convenient drive from 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. Guests love us! We have more 5-star reviews than any other operator in the area.

Climb aboard one of our state-of-the-art vessels for an unforgettable Everglades airboat tour. See wild alligators and Native birds. 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 custom airboats are spacious, safe, offers comfort, and covered protection from all weather conditions. Get a front-row view of this incredible world. 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 where you can see other animals up close. There’s only one Everglades and only one way to see it. Florida residents flock from all over for our world-class experience.

Exciting

AIRBOAT TOURS & ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

  • 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 
    • 1 Premium Group Photo for Your Party
  • 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

Experience

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!

  • 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.

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  • Book

    VIP TOUR WITH TRANSPORTATION

    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.

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  • Meet

    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

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  • Embark On

    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. Ask us about our large groups discount!

    LEARN ABOUT GROUP TOURS & EVENTS
  • Stop by The

    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 to take souvenirs home from our gift shop to remember your once-in-a-lifetime experience. Gator Bites Café & Gift Shop is more than just a pit stop, it’s a great place to load up on everglades gifts.

    LEARN ABOUT THE CAFÉ & GIFT SHOP
  • Book

    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 ride, 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.

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Experience

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 park 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR LIVE GATOR SHOWS

NEWS & ARTICLES

Visiting Everglades National Park

The national park is so large, that you end up doing a lot of driving to get from one station to the next. You also end up fighting a lot of crows. That is why we are so excited to offer an Everglades airboat experience right near Ft. Lauderdale,

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