Planning a day trip from Port St. Lucie? Everglades Holiday Park is at 21940 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332, about 1 hour 40 minutes south of Port St. Lucie. Take I-95 or the Florida Turnpike south to I-595 west, then I-75 south to Griffin Road (exit 13B), and take Griffin Road west to the end. Our 60-minute Everglades airboat tour includes the Gator Boys show and one free professional group photo, limit one per party. Tickets are $41.99 adult and $29.99 child 3-11, and children 2 and under ride free. We open at 9:00 AM. The last full 60-minute tour is at 4:00 PM, and the 4:30 PM boat is a shorter 30-minute ride, so arrive by 3:30 PM.
Each airboat trip will take you gliding across the stunning River of Grass, which flows from Lake Okeechobee. You will see amazing wildlife, learn about the environment, and see parts of the Everglades that aren’t often seen.
After your once-in-a-lifetime tour on the water, spend some time walking around the park itself. You can visit the gift shop to take your memories home, view a live alligator show done by the world-famous Gator Boys, and, if you need more wildlife adventure, our animal experience lets you encounter wild animals up close! You can even hold a baby alligator! When you’re ready for a break, don’t miss out on the Gator Bites cafe!
We offer a wide variety of things to do. We want your experience at our park to be reflective of the beauty and honesty of the Everglades. The other part is to help you have a fun-filled time that lasts in your memory forever.
Visit us for the time of your life!
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AIRBOAT TOURS & ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
We are thrilled to offer several tour packages that appeal to locals and visitors alike. From group tours to private excursions, all our options are full of education, fun, and excitement. Our goal is to not only give you a tour you’ll always remember, but we want to share about our beloved Everglades, the incredible diversity, and the delicate balance of the ecosystem.
We’re all about making your experience as perfect as possible. For this reason, we offer a tour package with round-trip transportation to and from your accommodations. It’s just our way of taking whatever we can off your mind so that you can settle into the moment.
You’ll see lots of wildlife on the tour, but for those who want to get even closer to the environment, we offer the Wildlife Encounter. Participants get to enjoy a private section of the park with professional animal handlers introducing them to the animals and answering all their questions.
Stepping off the boat doesn’t end your adventure. On the contrary, the tour is just the beginning. Our world-famous Gator Pit is where the Gator Boys put on their incredible shows. You may have seen the Gator Boys on Animal Planet, performing stunts, sharing about American alligators, and rescuing misplaced gators all across Florida. Now you can see them live!
Our team of captains, performers, and wildlife handlers are the incredible people who make your visit astounding. We strive to combine education and entertainment (a fancy term we like to call “edutainment”) so that you walk away with more than just fun memories, you’re better equipped to interact with the environment in a meaningful way.
Many portions of the *60-minute airboat rides are exhilarating and high-speed. Your captain knows just when to slow things down for a quiet view and just when to pump it up. Every captain on our staff has vast knowledge of the Everglades that aids them in providing expertly crafted tours
Don’t let transportation be the thing that holds you back from seeing the Everglades. Instead of worrying about how to get here, where to park, and when to leave, let us take the reinsreigns. With this package, all you have to do is show up, enjoy yourself, and make incredible memories.
Our animal encounters aren’t for the faint of heart. You will interact with up to five species of wild, uncaged animals. These encounters are perfectly safe and our wildlife handlers are always watching nearby, but it’s still an incredible opportunity to connect with some of the creatures who call the Everglades home.
People have many different reasons for visiting Everglades Holiday Park. Some people are on a corporate team-building trip, other people are holding their birthday party at the park! All kinds of visits take place, and every single one of them is packed with fun.
Visiting our park will work up an appetite for basically anyone! Meals are easy because of our Gator Bites Cafe where you can find plenty of delicious options you and your kids will enjoy. If you’re looking for something that fits the theme of your visit, we do offer some exotic options (such as frog legs) that are well worth a try. Don’t forget to check out the gift shop for all your souvenir needs!
Our private airboat tours are highly customizable. Pick the speed, focus, and information of the tour so that it’s tailored to your interests. Don’t be afraid to ask the captain to slow down (or speed up)! They’re more than capable of giving you the tour of your dreams.
Safety is one of our top concerns. That’s why all our airboats are top-of-the-line and regularly maintained. We can assure you that you can confidently relax and experience the Everglades in complete safety.
After your airboat tour, visit the Gator Pit to see the Gator BoysBoy’s stellar show of tricks and fun, then head over to the Cafe where you can find plenty of options for everyone to enjoy. If you’re not ready to go home after that, take part in the unique animal experience for the chance of a lifetime (you get to hold a baby alligator!).
Locals will tell you that Everglades Holiday Park is worth a visit no matter where you’re from or if you’ve seen the Everglades before. Come see for yourself why the locals know and trust us to provide a true view of our beloved ecosystem.
Animal Encounters & Everglades VIP Tour Pick-up service:
Open 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM daily. Park hours are subject to unpredictable weather.
Park Info:
Open 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM daily. Park hours are subject to unpredictable weather.
7 Days a week: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Open daily 9:00 AM. Last full 60-minute tour 4:00 PM. Last boat 4:30 PM (30-minute ride). Arrive 30 minutes before the tour you want.
**All prices are subject to change without notice at our discretion. Please call our office directly for the most up-to-date pricing information.
