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.
