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Everglades Airboat Tours - The Magical Side of South Florida

The ongoing journey to restore, protect and preserve the Florida Everglades is a well-deserving effort. Home to countless plants and animals, the tropical wetland is a hidden wonder and an ideal destination for both tourists and native Floridians. As the largest subtropical wetland in the world, the Everglades is brought to life by Sawgrass marshes, manatee and the American alligator- iconic images of the region. Here's why Everglades airboat tours are an unforgettable way to explore the magical side of South Florida.

A Living, Dynamic Ecosystem

The Everglades is home to an enormous collection of plants and animals, many endangered. In fact, over 60 species found in the Everglades are currently on the federal endangered list, and many more are considered rare or threatened. It's a living, dynamic ecosystem, filled with remarkable sights and sounds. A truly unique experience, aquatic plants, orchids and ferns line the landscape for migratory and wading birds looking for shelter. But with amazing reptiles, amphibians, fish and vegetation, the Florida Everglades is clearly not just for the birds.

Journey Across A River of Grass

Everglades airboat tours make it easy to journey across the "river of grass" in comfort- you'll know in an instant why the adventure is ranked so high by tourists and locals alike. With trees and marsh vegetation, tropical fish, amphibians, reptiles and a vast array of birds, the tropical wetland is an amazing environment to explore, all from the comforts and safety of a covered airboat. At Everglades Holiday Park, Everglades airboat tours are narrated by a knowledgeable and friendly guide, giving you a rare glimpse into the many secrets and mysteries of the area.

Experience a Live Gator Show

There's so much to see on Everglades airboat tours, but the undoubted highlight at Everglades Holiday Park is the live alligator show. When the kids tire of sightseeing, the alligator show is packed with awesome tricks and stunts to keep them on the edge of their seat. Hosted by Animal Planet's "Gator Boys", the show is a thrill, but it's also a fun way to introduce the concept of preservation while witnessing firsthand the magic of the Everglades and its remarkable creatures.

Your Everglades airboat tour adventure awaits. Appreciate and marvel at the sights and sounds of the area's finest natural attraction from a comfortable, safe airboat as a highly skilled tour guide leads you to the best live gator show around. Everglades Holiday Park is the only way to witness the magical side of South Florida- the amazing Everglades.

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