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Take In Real Theme Park Thrills At Everglades Holiday Park

Fort Lauderdale: Best Theme Parks In Florida

If you have a few days vacation and you're looking for something to do that's fun and visiting theme parks in Florida tops the list, here's some fantastic information. Forget about standing in long lines or paying outrageous ticket prices. Take in some real thrills and venture into the wilderness that is Everglades Holiday Park, home of the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team. With exciting airboat rides, live gator shows and more, a few hours at the park offers an adventure you're likely not to experience at most theme parks in Florida. Want to learn more? Here's what you can look forward to on a day trip through the wetlands at Everglades Holiday Park.

Exciting Hour-Long Narrated Airboat Rides

Imagine trekking through the wetlands from the comfort of a state-of-the-art airboat with family and friends. Keep your eyes open and your camera ready, because there's no telling what kind of amazing sights and sounds you'll encounter on your hour-long tour. Incredible gators, tropical fish, iconic birds and more come out to say hello as you zip across the river of grass at top speeds. Plus, with an experienced captain to lead the way, your airboat ride at Everglades Holiday Park is educational too. Sit back and relax as you listen to stories of the "glades" and hear tales about the incredible wildlife that call the wetlands home.

Live Wildlife Action: Better Than Most Theme Parks in Florida

Theme parks in Florida are always fun, but not much compares to the excitement of witnessing the American alligator and other exciting wildlife up close and personal. Airboat rides at Everglades Holiday Park venture deep into the Everglades, and that's what makes a tour different than visiting the zoo. Animals in the wild are more active, spontaneous and a thrill to watch. Plus, each airboat ride includes a complementary live alligator presentation featuring the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team. After your tour concludes, you'll get front row seats to an adrenalin-charged show. Ideal for guests of all ages, gator presentations at Everglades Holiday Park are thrilling, and a great way to introduce the kids to important conservation efforts. The guys and gals from Animal Planet's hit show keep you entertained and on the edge of your seat with daring tricks and fun facts.

Family-Friendly Fun At a Reasonable Cost

These days, theme parks in Florida can be pretty costly, and creative parents looking for fun things to do in Fort Lauderdale get peace of mind in knowing they can keep the kids entertained an enjoy the gorgeous outdoors at a reasonable price. Everglades Holiday Park is the perfect family-friendly destination for fun. The park is conveniently located and close to home, and with plenty of grass to have a picnic lunch and relax, a day of fun is a win-win for you and the kids. The next time you're struggling to plan some fun consider theme parks in Florida like Everglades Holiday Park, where venturing into the wilderness is an experience they'll never forget.

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