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Best Labor Day Destination: Everglades Holiday Park Airboat Tours

Can you believe it? Summer is almost over and that means Labor Day celebrations! If you're more than ready to enjoy a few days off, but not sure how to spend your time, here's a sneak peek at a day at Everglades Holiday Park, and why it's the best Labor Day destination in South Florida!

Get Ready For Speed!

Climb aboard one of our state-of-the-art airboats for a high-speed adventure perfect for whole family. With top speeds of up to 55 miles per hour, there's nothing quite like taking an airboat tour through the Everglades. Sit back and enjoy the ride as your knowledgeable tour guide points out incredible sights like the Blue Heron, the American alligator and all kinds of bright colored tropical fish. The wildlife in the Florida Everglades is amazing and every airboat tour is different, meaning you probably won't see the same thing twice. And that's the fun of it, because every time you visit Everglades Holiday Park, you get a new adventure!

Experience the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue

Here at Everglades Holiday Park, we're proud to be "home of the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue". The team works hard to make sure all of the alligators are well fed, happy and get the attention they deserve. Every airboat tour at the park comes with a complementary live alligator presentation featuring the Gator Boys, and is it fun! Watch in pure amazement as the boys' showcase the voracity and grace of these amazing animals. Daring tricks, stunts and exciting moves are just the beginning, because the gator show is a creative way to expose the little ones to the wonders of nature, while learning a few important facts about the larger conservation efforts surrounding the alligator and the Florida Everglades.

Have Lunch, Relax and Take a Well Deserved Break

At Everglades Holiday Park, the excitement of the airboat tour and gator show is unmatched, but when its time to slow down and relax, there's nothing quite as tranquil and serene as lunch under the Banyan trees. With gorgeous scenery, the park is the ideal place to grab a bite to eat after a few hours of fast-paced adventure. The kids can run and play games on the grass while mom and dad relax knowing their safe and having fun. Pack a lunch or plan to buy lunch from our deli, stocked with delicious choices families love like mozzarella sticks, cheese steaks, chicken fingers and more.

At the end of the day, Labor Day is about relaxing and taking a break from the monotony and pressures of work. A day at Everglades Holiday Park is the perfect way to get your fill of excitement, education and pure fun. A family fun adventure for all ages, plan your Labor Day weekend around gators, airboats and excitement at Everglades Holiday Park for the perfect fun filled adventure!

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