This show at least involved 4 grown gators.

The Alligator show wasn't as bad as the one at the Everglades Alligator farm which only involved a guy in a t-shirt dragging around and wrestling 1 gator. A positive was that all who boarded the airboat were provided with complimentary ear plugs, which is not the norm everywhere. Guests were also asked to provide a $5.00 'donation' to hold the baby alligator after the alligator show. There were signs posted throughout the interior of the boat which stated that the guide works for tips, which I felt was tacky. I almost felt like taking over the tour and pointing them out to the rest of the tourists on the boat so they wouldn't be bored. I personally spotted other wildlife on the airboat ride that the guide missed and didn't point out such as a great egret, turkey vulture, baby alligator, swallowtail butterfly, yellow bellied slider turtles, etc. Oh really, all the mammals and birds too? I am very aware that wildlife in the Everglades comes and goes as it pleases, but I felt insulted to be told this excuse. I found the airboat ride enjoyable, though there were a few negatives: it rained during the boat ride (not the guide's fault) and the whole tour the guide only located and pointed out 1 animal, an alligator (and that one was right by the dock waiting for a handout) The guide stated that due to the heat most of the wildlife was underwater. Within seconds of getting our tickets, we were already being lined up to board an airboat, which is followed by an 'alligator Show', baby alligator photo opportunity, and a stroll around the boardwalk area at your leisure. It is run basically like an assembly line. It was better than the Everglades Alligator Farm or Gator Park, but I don't know if that says much. Thank you double time Louis! Overall, worth it, for sure.Everglades Safari Park is one of the few attractions in South Florida I had never visited, so I was eager to check it out. One of the staff, Louis, offered to take us an another couple to gas station, ten minutes away where we could get service and a ride. We took a Uber there but had no way to get back.

The only downside (which we should have expected) is there is no consistent working wi-fi. We didnвЂ™t try the restaurant as we went later in the day. We paid $20 for the photo package that includes two magnet photos.The grounds is clean and very beautiful. Then we went on the tour walk of the grounds and some more gators up close. Afterwards, we went to the gator show, which is short but still fun. Tips are encouraged and well worth it to us, for the two of us, we gave $5. We saw several gators, birds, turtles and great views of the Everglades. We really enjoyed our experience! The price was $30 a person and included a clean, safe, fun and informative ride.Our tour guide, Louis, was amazing! He was funny and answered all of our questions. We bought the 8x10 photo along with 2 magnets for $20. We werenвЂ™t hungry so we skipped.Also, you can take a family photo and it comes out great. There is also a restaurant available where you can have gator bites. We were pretty tired by then from the walking around.The trip here was worth it and youвЂ™ll probably spend about 2 hours here. There seemed to be a few spots that were closed due to increase of water but that was fine. ItвЂ™s pretty dope and the alligator feels so leathery.There is also a path you can walk to see some more of the park with more alligators. Learned some really interesting facts about alligators!You can also take a picture with a baby alligator for $3 per person. After we got back to the docks it was followed by a small show or more like an informational introduction to a few alligators they have. YouвЂ™ll find a lot of birds as well!The captain on the airboat is really friendly and did give us a lot of information. Once you get here you just pay $5 per person for Everglades park fee.You will first get on an airboat which lasts about 40 minutes and takes you through the fresh water marsh of the Everglades. I bought my tickets on Groupon which saved me a few bucks. Great AIRBOAT rides at this location!If you are traveling to Miami and looking to see gators and get on an airboat then you need to come to Everglades Safari Park.There are many other places along this route but this place intrigued our eyes.

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