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Adventurous Field Trips: Airboat Tours At Everglades Holiday Park

It's August in South Florida and that means back to school and you guessed it, field trips! Kids of all ages love the idea of getting out of class to explore new and exciting places and any time away from the books is always appreciated. With fast paced fun, wildlife encounters and educational value, a field trip to Everglades Holiday Park is an unbelievable adventure kids and teachers will look forward to!

Explore Florida's Most Exciting Natural Attraction

As Floridians, many of us forget about the amazing teaching opportunity the Everglades provide. An unbelievable environment for experiencing nature at its finest, the Everglades are brimming with all kinds of natural wonders. Unique vegetation and exotic animals are always a thrill to see in person, and kids delight in coming face to face with unusual animals in their natural habitat.

Long legged wading birds like the Blue Heron, incredible snakes and of course, the American alligator are out in full force, providing plenty of sights and sounds to discuss. Airboat tours at Everglades Holiday Park are narrated by professional tour guides who understand all there is to know about the Everglades ecosystem and the wildlife who depend on it for survival, giving teachers all the resource material they need to create an amazing lesson plan for future discussion.

Learn About the Wetland Ecosystem From the Experts

One of the most exciting parts of a class trip to Everglades Holiday Park is the live alligator presentation featuring the "Gator Boys" from Animal Planet's hit television show. Aside from watching a few exciting stunts and tricks performed live, children get a firsthand glimpse into the importance of the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue and how alligators coexist peacefully in the Everglades ecosystem. For kids, this is a rare and exciting opportunity to understand a little more about the Florida alligator, the wetland ecosystem and the importance of protecting the Everglades wildlife.

Good Old Fashioned Fun!

Sure, there's plenty to learn from a day at Everglades Holiday Park and teachers appreciate the opportunity to spend meaningful time with a class of eager students. But let's be honest, the best field trips have one thing in common- they're loads of fun! A day at Everglades Holiday Park is clearly a thrill. With wildlife encounters, an exciting, fast paced boat ride and adrenalin charged live show, kids in every grade will be talking about their adventure all year long.

Make an impact on the kids this year with a field trip that's not only educational, but loads of fun. For laughing, learning and an unforgettable journey into the area's most exciting natural attraction, plan a day at Everglades Holiday Park and plan a day of adventure!

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