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    Lara C.

    If I could give 10 stars out of 5 I would! We had the best time today with Dan as our tour guide and John as our show host. AMAZING! We met 5 gators in the water, 3 outside and BABY JOSE.

    Baby gator, just two months old!!!!
    Mark C.

    Check another item off my bucket list! Ever since I watched "Flipper" as a kid, I wanted to take an air boat ride in the Everglades!!! What a riot, going fast, spinning turns, and seeing tropical animals! Wow!! Also, the post-ride wildlife show is amazing, and very funny!!! I can't wait to do this again!!!

    Mary M.

    Came for a tour early morning the drive to the gator park was scenic. Once you arrive there's parking closer by, another larger parking lot at the rear. We were early so we roam the area. There's a gator look out area where you can smaller gators. The airboat tour started, we were all vigilantly looking for gators and spotted one as soon as we started, beyond that we didn't see much. Our guide was straight to the point, he stopped every so often to provide information. Second part or the experience was the gator show with John. He was possibly the funniest, highly informative who kept the crowd engaged the whole time. We got to see some native wildlife. Overall, it was an exciting activity to take part in. There is a gift shop on site as well. Tips: carry cash (for gratuity) Dress accordingly(you may get slightly wet if sitting on the edge)

    Gift shop area
    Alyssa M.

    100 times yes. I have always wanted to see the Everglades for as long as I can remember. It has been very high up on my long bucket list. After searching and looking at reviews for so many places to do an airboat tour I stumbled on this one. I do not regret my decision. We had a party of 5. 3 adults and 2 children ages 10 and 3. We all really enjoyed this tour and gator show. When we arrived we got great parking and had no issues with finding a spot. We walked around and got our tickets and then waited to be seated on a boat. The wait was very quick and felt very organized as they had the tour guide tell us where to sit instead of people rushing to get the best seat. Once on board we had a wonderful tour. Our guide was funny and informative. We saw a few alligators, turtles, some cool birds and lots of fish. I loved how we kind of drifted across the water going slightly sideways. This is a great tour for kids and adults alike. It wasn't so long that our children were getting antsy or anything but not so short that we didn't get to really enjoy it. If we did not have children with us I likely would have tried to do a longer private tour, but they can only stay entertained for so long haha! Once we were done we got to watch a gator show with John. He was great. He kept everyone engaged and really made you feel like he was a friend just chatting with you. He even took my phone and got an awesome up close video of the alligators for me! Phenomenal show and tour. The gift shop was really nice and had lots of options as well and they had an area to sit and have a snack which was perfect for the kiddos. The area was clean and well kept though one stall in the ladies room did need some attention (still 100 times better than a porta potty) I highly recommend going here if you're looking for a place to have a nice tour.

    gator swimming up to our boat!
    Lauren C.

    Very, very happy with our choice of this park to learn about the gators and other wildlife in Southern Florida and the Everglades. Entry included an airboat tour of the surrounding swamp and (hopefully) wild gator sightings. We got lucky and saw 2! So exciting to see them in their habitat. Beautiful, serene creatures. Curious and unafraid. Boat ride was also fun, skimming over the reeds and into country that we had never seen before with our humorous guide. Back on land, there is an optional educational show that was also included in the entry fee. We learned a lot and were entertained at the same time. Highly recommend.

    Shaira A.

    This place is pretty cool! My husband and I had a lot of fun with the Everglades Airboat Tour and the Gator Show! If you want to see a TRAINED Gator, feel free to come to this place! It's usually after your airboat tour, so don't miss the show! We had Charles as our airboat tour guide and he was very informative and he always made sure that everyone was safe and following instructions! Giving 4 stars bc of the store. We ordered the Gator sandwich and it was not what we were expecting it to be. The food could be better. And the pickles it came with was sooooo soft and it tasted like it was going bad. The "gator tail" had more batter than the actual meat and it was pretty tough. But other than that, we were satisfied with the amount of gators we saw!

    Tatiana A.

    Found this location on a whim through google. My family and I were looking for a decently priced boat tour of the Everglades as well as something that can accommodate my large party last minute. I called and verified the Information and it was such a great hit! Tickets for adults are $28 and children (ages 6-11) are $19. There is also a National park fee which is $5 but children under 16, National park pass holders, seniors over 62+ and militarily personnel are excluded from this. You can purchase tickets online or even in person ( I purchased in person) Tour starts off slow and then picks up when you take the ride to the middle of the River grass. So many photo opps and great views. Our tour guide was very informative which I truly appreciate. Be mindful of the breeding season and weather you may not see any alligators but don't worry because after your boat your there is a presentation. During this presentation there are alligators as well as other beauties to look at and admire. Overall the boat tour was about 30-40 minutes And the presentation was about 15-20 minutes. 10/10 recommend!

    Inside the boat
    Vivienne C.

    Other than walking the trails in Everglades to find alligators, I think the thing to do while visiting this national park is to go on an Airboat tour. Came on a weekday and was surprised that there were a lot of people already but happy to find a parking spot very quickly. Here are my favorite things about the experience: - I appreciate that they have airboat tours every 15-20 minutes so that you don't have to wait very long before going into the freshwater "swamps" of the Everglades. - I genuinely didn't believe that we would see any alligators but we saw 3 which was pretty incredible. The guide told us that its usually the same alligators that he sees on all of his tours which is kind of funny since these specific gators don't get scared away by the airboats anymore. - This ride itself was like going on the Jurassic Park ride in Universal Studios. I couldn't believe the boat would just mow right over all the grass and make its own path like it was nothing. Also, the grassy swamps were absolutely stunning and it seemed to go on forever, hence the name ever-glades. - The airboat itself was actually pretty cool as the guide did a couple of big turns in the area which made it seem like we were on a roller coaster. Seriously, the entire boat would tilt sideways. - The alligator show was okay, I don't know why I thought the alligators would do tricks like dogs but it was still cool seeing all the animals nontheless. Would highly recommend putting this place as part of your itinerary when in the Everglades. It is a bit far away from the Everglades path and is not officially a part of the national park; however, I think that this is a worthwhile detour from your trip.

    Sarah H.

    We had the best morning at Gator Park! Saw multiple gators during the airboat tour and then the gator show with John was funny and very informative. I can't imagine a better Everglades experience and also so reasonably priced. Get there early, wear some sunscreen and be ready for some heart pounding fun!

    Receipt for 2 adults 2 kids and an infant total $120.82
    Loreal M.

    Underwhelmed unfortunately. I chose this tour because I looked at the Everglades National Park site, and this park was listed as a registered vendor. Also, on the Gator Park website, it states that the tours depart every few minutes. We waited 30 minutes, and although we were the first ones to arrive we almost didn't catch a seat. The couple that arrived after us didn't catch a seat and had to wait an additional 30 minutes for the next one. No organization at all. The boat ride was about 20 minutes and we saw a couple of gators and birds, it was nice. After the boat tour we went on to see a small show involving 2 alligators and a snake. Before heading over to Gator Park, I researched Air Boat tours, and so many vendors came up that offer more animals and exhibits, longer boat rides and so much more for the same price we paid here. I would recommend looking elsewhere. A more suitable price for this whole tour was $20 per adult and $15 per child. $70 total.

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    Eddie G.

    First time in Florida so I decided to visit the Everglades and see some gators. The tour itself is 30 - 45 min they give you ear plugs which I highly recommend you wear. Our tour guide was great gave us lots of facts about the glades and had a great sense of humor. Make sure you stay after the tour they give you an animal show with more facts about alligators and crocodiles. The host was great but he repeated the same facts as the tour guide. It's more just so you can see the animals up close behind their enclosure. The host was a bit rude there was a toddler amazed by the animals and keep repeating "alligator, alligator" he found it cute at first but then tried to shush the toddler. He is a kid amazed by the animals don't try and shush him. Overall I got the experience I came for but wouldn't go back on the tour with this business at least.

    Gator show. John the gator wrangler.
    Michael L.

    Gator park was super fun. The fan oat ride was nice. It's almost part nature lesson and part jungle cruise. The captains are nice and make dad jokes. The gator show is the highlight and John the gator wrangler is a true Florida man. Highly recommend.

    I just want the money I saved back. But apparently he was "just an ATM" for me.

    Steven Harmon is a great at his job. The tours are nice. What's not nice is him stealing money from a single mother and blocking her when he doesn't want to hear about his lies. I must say he's almost as good at lying to you as he is giving a tour. Keep your daughters close and wallets closer. Also make sure everyone has their boating license and the boats have been inspected properly. $hairbyrachelxox is my cash app Steven if you'd like to make things right. Ladies - run if your about to date this man. He will lovebomb you then make you feel like shit. Gator park on the other hand is a good place to walk around and visit! Just don't date this man until he's had therapy....

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    3.6(9 reviews)
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    Tour started as soon as we arrived. Our guide was was great: he spoke loudly and clearly and was…read morevery knowledgeable. At times we went slow to check out the wildlife; other times we went fast! We saw plenty of birds and a couple of gators and a turtle in the wild (oh and some fish). After the airboat ride, we saw a quick "show" in which a man showed us the gators on land, a baby gator, tarantula, huge toad, and bird. He was pretty funny. There is a gift shop with the usual stuff (snacks, drinks, souvenirs). There are bathrooms. There is an area for hot foods like hotdogs but it wasn't operating other we went. What brought me here was I had to disembark a cruise ship in the morning but my flight wasn't until 4:19pm and so I took the excursion to kill some time and I have no regrets with this decision.

    We live in Miami, and brought some friends here who were visiting from out of town…read more I like that we didn't have to book in advance, and got onto an airboat less than 20 minutes after buying tickets. The airboat ride itself was okay. They obviously can't control what wildlife is out and about, so we only got to see one gator and a couple of blue herons. However the guide was informative and stopped the airboat every so often to explain things to us and tell us about the Everglades. The show after the ride was a little silly, in a very fun way. It was a mix of informative and farcicle. The I was chosen to "kiss" the toad. No stress...you don't actually touch the toad. FYI there is a gator pen behind the show, and if you happen to be there at feeding time, you'll get an entertaining show there as well. **You are however right next to the open water, where wild gators will come onto land hoping for a snack...do not feel as comfortable near a wild gator as you do from the opposite side of an enclosure**

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    3.9(165 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    This place was such an amazing experience! I absolutely loved it. The staff was incredibly friendly…read moreand super knowledgeable--they shared so much interesting information about the different species in the Everglades, which made it even more enjoyable. The airboat tour was definitely the highlight. Our tour guide (I wish I could remember his name!) was so fun, engaging, and informative. He answered all of our questions and made the whole experience feel exciting and memorable. I'm from Las Vegas, so getting to see live alligators and be out in nature like that was really special. I was honestly expecting way more bugs, but it wasn't bad at all--I barely got bitten! They also have a cute little gift shop if you want to grab souvenirs. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience and something I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area!

    This was the second time we had been to Coopertown. The first time was a few years ago and we…read moreabsolutely loved and thought it was well worth it! This time, I'm sorry to say it was a waste of time and money. There were 5 of us and we paid ahead of time 130.99 on Groupon for our tickets, along with an additional 8.00 a person National park fee once we got there! Along with a child. The first time we went, there was an exhibit where you could pet a baby alligator and ask any questions you had about them. This time there was nothing. This time we got on the airboat ride and it wasn't until we were headed back that an alligator was spotted! Of course we were not told beforehand that it was mating season and spotting gators was not as likely to happen. Had I known that, or been warned I would have reconsidered. I was on the other side of the boat of course so Even standing, I barely got a glimpse of the gator before he went under. We got back to the doc and that was it. I felt like I had paid almost 200 for an experience that was very different from our first trip. I contacted the company and talked with the assistant manager Mary Anne, and told her of my disappointment and she didn't seem to care. They didn't offer any sort of compensation, and the customer service was more of a "suck it up"- experience. I contacted Groupon and they said it was something that had to be worked out with the merchant. A few years ago I would have highly recommended this experience! Now, not so much. It's was overpriced and not guaranteed or cared about if you see anything.

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    Buffalo Tigers Airboat Tours

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    4.7(419 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    We spent over a week road tripping through Florida and on our way out of the state we drove past…read moreBuffalo Tigers Airboat Tours. It was late in the day and we had tried to do some Airboat Tours earlier in the week but we were traveling with our dog and they were not dog friendly. We decided to stop just to check and luckily for us, not only are they dog friendly but they were doing one last tour before the sunlight was gone. Our guide Fabian was awesome. He was super chill but informative and really did a great job. Especially considering that is was late in the day and he was only able to find one alligator. He definitely tried a lot of spots and it was clear that there would normally have been more wildlife to look as so even he seemed a bit disappointed but he definitely made the most of the birds and other wildlife that we did spot. There was a second alligator and even a baby gator when we arrived at the makeshift village stop that we watched swim in the water a bit. I really liked that Fabian was upfront about the fact that the "village" was just a replica for tourists and not really a relic. He also joked that he has a TV and it is nothing like how native people live today. We had a really nice time on the tour but it is incredibly loud and we spent some of the tour putting our headphones over our dogs ears to protect her from the sound. The office workers warned us about the noise though and they were so sweet they even offered to let her stay in the office with them while we took the tour. I definitely would not take her with us again if we did another tour, but only because I worried about her little ears. She did super well with everything else, including the gator being so close to us and getting on and off the boat. We spent well over $100 after tip on the tour for two people and a dog and it lasted about 45 minutes but I really feel like the experience was well worth the price and the employees here were just so friendly and kind. I highly recommend stopping here and taking a tour with this company.

    This airboat tour was absolutely incredible. The respect and…read morereverence for the wildlife and land we were encountering was nothing short of beautiful. We had chilly, overcast weather, so it was unclear if we would see any wildlife activity. We saw multiple gators, birds, and even a turtle along the way. Seeing them, without feeling as though we are harming or disrupting their existence, made me feel very good about our presence there.

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    Everglades River of Grass Adventures - Little one.

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    5.0(281 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    This was the second time I did one of River of Grass Adventure's boat tours. Both times, my guides…read more/ boat Captains were great. They are passionate about the Everglades, preserving it, and really love what they're doing. For about hour, we zipped and stopped around the park, through channels in between the high saw grass, over grassy flats, and within a few canals dredged many years ago. The fresh air felt great and I think maybe my blood pressure eased for a few moments. We saw wildlife, including a peregrine falcon, other birds and of course, many alligators, either resting on the grass or swimming off to do whatever it is they do. The guides I think know pretty much where to find the alligators, some of which have names. River of Grass is one of the first swamp tours west of Miami off of highway 41 past the casino. The boats take you pretty far into the Everglades where you don't see or hear any civilization, only the quiet rustle of the grass, i.e. when the engines are not powering the boat thru the glades (why can't they make a quieter engine?). The pictures I took really don't do it justice.

    What an absolutely unforgettable experience! The airboat ride through the Everglades grass was…read morebeyond amazing--we saw alligators and crocodiles up close, which was thrilling and fascinating at the same time. Robert was our guide, and he was incredible: knowledgeable, engaging, and so great with the kids. He made the entire ride fun, safe, and educational. My kids had an amazing time, and honestly, I had the best time ever--it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would 100% recommend this airboat ride to everyone. If you're visiting, this is a must-do!

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    5.0(91 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    This adventure has been sitting on my bucket list for ages, and I'm thrilled we finally checked it…read moreoff. We came out on 12/26 with the family to explore the Everglades, and let me tell you--it was an experience. First, you get an email with coordinates of where to meet. Pro tip: do not use Waze unless you enjoy being abandoned on the side of the freeway like a confused extra in a nature documentary. The coordinates lead you to a couple of unmarked pickup trucks and a few guys casually hanging out at the edge of the Everglades. No restrooms, no gift shops, no docks, no parking lots, no snacks. If nature calls, well... be prepared to answer it off the side of the airboat. Our boat guide was super prompt and helped us climb aboard. I was a little surprised there were no seatbelts or life jackets, but apparently when the water is only 18 inches deep. Our guide stopped every 20 minutes or so to talk about wildlife or check in with us. While the motor is running, you can't hear a thing, but they do give you earmuffs to help dampen the noise. We saw all kinds of birds and more than two dozen alligators during our 1.5‑hour expedition. The weather was a perfect 72 degrees with zero humidity, and the boat glides so smoothly it feels like you're floating on butter. Highly recommend this company and the whole experience. It's wild and absolutely worth it.

    We loved our tour! We have three kids ages 4/6/9 and we all had an amazing memorable experience! We…read morefound gators right away, even baby gators! Lots of awesome birdwatching too. We highly recommend this company. Our tour guide Wyatt was great!

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