Hop aboard one of our custom-built airboats for an *hour-long airboat tour of the Everglades. Glide across the famous "River of Grass" at speeds up to 60 mph, in a safe and child-friendly environment. Our airboats are navigated by expert Gladesmen captains, ready to bring you up close with alligators, birds, plants, and all of the beautiful Everglades inhabitants. Your captain will impart tons of Everglades knowledge to all those on board, and might even let a bird land on his shoulder for a quick snack!

Educational and Exciting Alligator Presentation

Watch in awe as the Gator Boys demonstrate how they capture alligators to bring back to our sanctuary at Everglades Holiday Park. Paul, Chris, Ashley and the rest of the gang will teach the kids everything there is to know about the American alligator and throw in some clever jokes from behind the walls of our world-famous Gator Pit. The excitement continues when the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue crew performs daring stunts such as "faceoff" and "bulldog!"

Outdoor Recreational Activities

Everglades Holiday Park is situated on 29 acres of wetlands! That means you can bet on outdoor exploration and sightseeing being part of your trip. With the majestic beauty of the Everglades and all those species of flora and fauna strewn across the grounds, kids will have a ball investigating the landscape. Upon completion of the tour, kids and their counselors can enjoy fishing, outdoor games, and additional lessons before hopping back on the bus home.

Lunch, Munchies & More

We are proud to boast a full-service deli and cafe, offering a wide variety of tasty meals and treats. For special group outings such as summer camp field trips to the Everglades, we are happy to arrange Gator Kids Meals for a small additional fee. These nutritious meals consist of a choice between a turkey sandwich or hotdog, coupled with a bag of potato chips, a cold drink, and a sample of our world-famous Gator Bites.

EVERGLADES SUMMER CAMP FIELD TRIPS

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Kids expect a few summer camp field trips every summer while at camp, so why not make your upcoming field trips one to remember at Everglades Holiday Park?

Located in Fort Lauderdale and dubbed the “Gateway to the Everglades” Everglades Holiday Park offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the longest airboat tour in the Everglades, live narrated alligator shows presented by the Gator Boys from Animal Planet’s hit TV series and so much more.

It’s no surprise that Everglades Holiday Park was named the top theme park in Florida by ABC’s WPLG News and a top three Florida attraction by USA Today Travel.

We are proud to support our local organizations with preferred group pricing. Bring all the kids!

$15.50 Children ages 3-11
$16.50 Teens ages 12-17
$17.50 Adults and Chaperones

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WHY AN EVERGLADES SUMMER CAMP FIELD TRIP?

Everglades Holiday Park provides children and adults with the perfect combination of education and entertainment. As the home of the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue, it’s no surprise that the park and its staff are committed to spreading the word about Everglades conservation and the fair treatment of all living things. Educating children on the importance of America’s wetlands in all of our lives really hits home on Everglades summer camp field trips to Everglades Holiday Park. When kids have the opportunity to meet many of the 2,000 plus species of plants and over 200 different birds that share this majestic habitat with the American alligator, they gain a further understanding of how important these wetlands are to the earth as a whole.

PLANNING YOUR FIELD TRIP

Plan the event that the kids will talk about for years to come!

Approximately hour-long, narrated airboat tour
15-20-minute live alligator presentation featuring the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team.
Total field trip length is generally 2-3 hours.

OPTIONAL UPGRADES

Lunch can be provided for as many guests as requested. “Gator Meals” consist of a choice of a hot dog or turkey and cheese sandwich, plus chips and a bottle of water.
Pavilion for rent on site, which can accommodate up to 50 guests comfortably

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Summer camp field trips days at Everglades Holiday Park provides ample opportunity for children to learn about the importance of America’s largest subtropical wetlands, all the while enjoying the company of their friends and nature.

Not only will the kids be treated to an airboat tour and gator show, but the park also features animal encounters where they can hold Everglades creatures including a baby American alligator and a ball python.

Our Gator Tooth Photo Booth and gift shop are the perfect way to cap an Everglades adventure, commemorating the visit with a group photo or gator tooth necklace.

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SUMMER CAMP FIELD TRIPS OVERVIEW

Usual summer camp field trips to Everglades Holiday Park has plenty of opportunities for campers to take in plenty of information while having a great time learning about the Florida Everglades and the plants and animals that call this sub tropical landscape home. A typical summer camp field trip day adventure includes the items posted to the left.

PLANNING YOUR SUMMER CAMP FIELD TRIP TO THE BEAUTIFUL FLORIDA EVERGLADES

For pricing and more information about our summer camp field trips, call 954-434-8111

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SUMMER CAMP IN THE EVERGLADES

Summer camp field trip days at Everglades Holiday Park provide ample opportunity for children to learn about the importance of America’s largest subtropical wetlands, all the while enjoying the company of their friends and nature. Not only will the kids be treated to an airboat tour and gator show, but the park also features animal encounters where they can hold Everglades creatures, including a baby American alligator and a ball python. Our Gator Tooth Photo Booth and gift shop are the perfect way to cap an Everglades adventure, commemorating the visit with a group photo or gator tooth necklace.

LEARNING IN THE WETLANDS: A UNIQUE FIELD TRIP

Exploring the wetlands ecosystem is like no other environment in the world. Parents will love how much the kids learn on their cool Everglades adventure. Students are able to see an environment with endemic species, animals only found here, as this subtropical environment becomes their classroom for the day. The Everglades tell an amazing story of survival and threat with both endangered and invasive species.

The enormous mangrove system of the Everglades also can’t be seen at just any old zoos or parks. Students can learn about the importance of the mangroves for protecting coastal areas and the awesome biodiversity living among them.

Black and White Mangroves thrive in the Everglades and love the mixture of freshwater and saltwater. Beautiful orchids grow among the trees. Your group could spend all day studying our plants and exploring how they adapt to the environment.

PLANNING YOUR FIELD TOUR

To find out more about planning an unforgettable summer camp field trip to the Everglades, contact our Everglades Holiday Park office directly. We regularly host groups of up to 150 guests in the form of school field trips, corporate events, parties, and more. Discounted pricing is available when you book your group’s trip in advance. Arranging your trip in advance also gives us the opportunity to tailor your experience to your specific needs and ensure that every camper and counselor has an educational and thrilling adventure in the Everglades. Ask about our Gator Kids Club activities for ideas. Our fully stocked Gator Bites Cafe is the perfect place for a mid-trip lunch break, and we are prepared to arrange lunches for large groups if planned accordingly.

IMMERSIVE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Our unique Animal Encounters will be one of your favorite things you do here! Kids can visit with local wildlife like baby alligators, snakes, raccoons, skunks, and more! You’ll find out about all the hard work our animal team puts into caring for each of them.

You’ll learn all about how these animals are important to our Florida environment from their expert handlers who take care of them all week! We love helping everyone learn about ecosystems and wildlife conservation.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

At Everglades Holiday Park, you can select from a range of rousing activities. You may hike, sightsee, fish – indeed, our fishing conditions are superb – or play games on acres of open land. To further customize visits, we accommodate parties of all sizes. We’ll likewise discuss any special requirements or requests that you have and we’ll meet those needs as best we can.

Everglades Holiday Park is located a short drive from downtown Ft. Lauderdale, making it easily accessible from Miami and throughout the South Florida Metro area. For your next family activity, choose the Everglades.

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Animal Encounters & Everglades VIP Tour Pick-up service:

954-434-8113

Open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Park hours are subject to unpredictable weather.

Park Info:

954-434-8111

Open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. Park hours are subject to unpredictable weather.

21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33332

BAIT & TACKLE AND GENERAL STORE HOURS:

7 Days a week: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern Time

AIRBOAT TOURS & GATOR SHOW HOURS:

7 Days a Week: We open at 9:00 AM Eastern Time (rain or shine). *Tours are approximately 60-minutes long. Our last airboat tour departs promptly at 5:00 PM Eastern Time SHARP! Please arrive no later than 4:30 PM to receive the full tour experience.

PARK PRICING:

**All prices are subject to change without notice at our discretion. Please call our office directly for the most up-to-date pricing information.

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