South Florida’s oldest alligator farm invites you into the wild heart of the Everglades. Home to more than 2,000 gators, Everglades Alligator Farm blends exhilarating airboat rides with intimate wildlife encounters led by knowledg...
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Review summary
Visitors rave about the combination of up-close alligator encounters and thrilling airboat rides through the Everglades. The feeding shows get high marks for being both entertaining and educational, with knowledgeable staff who clearly enjoy sharing their expertise. Guests particularly appreciate the hands-on experiences like holding baby alligators and the chance to see hundreds of gators in one place. The compound is well-maintained and easy to navigate, with additional reptiles on display and even alligator meat available at the food truck. The airboat tours divide opinions slightly. Most find them exciting and fun, offering great views of the surrounding ecosystem, while a couple visitors wished for a slower pace with more wildlife spotting rather than speed-focused thrills. One reviewer expressed concern about animal habitats appearing cramped, though this wasn't a recurring theme among other guests. Staff members like Tyler and Lee earned specific shoutouts for making visits memorable. Overall, it's a popular stop for families and photography enthusiasts looking to experience Florida's iconic reptiles in an accessible setting.
What people are saying
So fun! It’s a smaller place, which we loved because it allows you to really spend time seeing everything without taking an entire day up. Tyler the alligator handler was awesome! Very informative and I loved that he truly seemed to care about everyone having a good experience. People stood up in front of others, blocking their view of the experience, and Tyler was on top of it at all times. Our airboat ride was excellent!! I wish I remembered the drivers name but he made it a blast for everyone on board. He did some really fun 180/360 turns and we never felt unsafe, he did an amazing job! We even got to try some gator bites at the little food truck in the park. Everything here was awesome and I highly recommended it! When you go, bring a little cash to tip the guys if you can, it’s not expected but they work so hard to make sure we all had an enjoyable experience.
Brandi Reyes
October 4, 2025
So fun! It’s a smaller place, which we loved because it allows you to really spend time seeing everything without taking an entire day up. Tyler the alligator handler was awesome! Very informative and I loved that he truly seemed to care about everyone having a good experience. People stood up in front of others, blocking their view of the experience, and Tyler was on top of it at all times. Our airboat ride was excellent!! I wish I remembered the drivers name but he made it a blast for everyone on board. He did some really fun 180/360 turns and we never felt unsafe, he did an amazing job! We even got to try some gator bites at the little food truck in the park. Everything here was awesome and I highly recommended it! When you go, bring a little cash to tip the guys if you can, it’s not expected but they work so hard to make sure we all had an enjoyable experience.
Brandi Reyes
October 4, 2025