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Best things to do in Everglades Holiday Park


 

Everglades Holiday Park is a wildlife preserve and the wildlife park sitting on 29 acres of wetlands in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

This holiday park is known as the gateway to the Everglades because of its numerous fun activities and sights.

The popular activities in this park are narrated airboat rides, live alligator shows, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

There is more at this park for both adults and kids that love nature. The park has several educational and conservation programs.

For those that love fishing competitions, then the Holiday Park is where to head to for the Bass fishing tournaments. Duck season also sees duck hunters accessing the marshes.

If you are planning a trip to Florida, then Everglades Holiday park has got to be part of it.

Here are the best things to do during your trip.

1. Takes airboat tours

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Hop onto an airboat for an hourlong narrated tour.

This tour teaches visitors about the various wildlife living in Florida’s famous wetlands.

After the airboat tour, you will be entertained at the gator show and get to hold a baby alligator.

This tour happens every day of the week between 9 a.m and 4 p.m.  

2. Have an exciting encounter with the animals

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If you are simply interested in wildlife viewing, this park has what you need.

There are several species of animals in Everglades National Park. Some of the animals here are endangered, some exotic, some on land, in the air, and underwater.

While on this tour, you will have an interactive encounter with the animals, watch a live alligator wrestling show as well as take part in a guided alligator tour.

The animal shows are held in a small private setting within the Holiday Park.

You will find alligators, pythons, turtles and several mammals. This tour is available to individuals and groups alike.  

3. Have fun with your family at the family event

The Everglades Holiday Park has gorgeous and tranquil scenery and is full of exciting adventures in Florida.

They offer space and facilities where families can get together and celebrate.

The facilities at the park cater to all party needs and there are accommodation options too.

Before settling down to party, you will first be treated to a tour of the Everglades on an airboat.

You will get up close with the alligators and birds wading through the marsh.

Later, after the tour, you and your loved ones can enjoy an all-inclusive-family package.

The young ones will learn lessons about the environment and conservation efforts in the Everglades.

4. Have an unforgettable private airboat tour

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For a more intimate tour of the Everglades, the Holiday Park offers private airboat tours to families and groups.

There are two-way headphones for communication and the airboats are shaded for protection from the sun.

This tour will take you to Everglades best-kept secrets which is always a thrilling adventure.

The experienced guide will take you to the best spots to see the alligators, snakes and birds.

This doubles up as an informative tour as you will learn about the wetland and what is done to preserve it.

5. Enjoy a roundtrip VIP tour

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This VIP tour with Everglades Holiday Park lets the visitors experience a unique and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity exploring the Everglades.

It is a well-planned itinerary for a round trip to and from the park on a van and later on an airboat.

The airboat trip takes you on a cruise of the everglades followed by a live alligator show. You will meet the animals from the convenience of your seat on the airboat.


I hope this blog is helpful as you plan your trip to the Everglades. Please do not forget to carry bug spray for the mosquitoes. Enjoy your vacation!

 

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