We whisked over the swamp in one of those boats pushed by a giant fan. We saw seven alligators up close! The way the boat turns and moves is so trippy–I loved it. 🙂 the mangrove forests are super cool–a completely new environment. Draped with air plants, the whole scene felt like something from out of pirates of the Caribbean. We had fun spying woodpeckers through our brand new binoculars, 🛶
Tip: Look for airboat rides on Groupon. We got this ride for about half the price.
Everglade Airboat Ride with Kids
Tip: Kids will absolutely love this experience. Don’t worry about getting a private boat, the bigger ones provide a great time and you have a clear view of the crocs.
Tip: The airboat rides are quite a long ways away from the southern visitor centers in Everglades national park. It’s an hour away from the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center.
Tip: We went with Coopertown Airboat Ride and they did a great job. They let you hold a baby alligator at the end of the ride.
http://coopertownairboats.com/
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