Tickets & Tours · Everglades Alligator Farm

Tickets & Tours

Every visit starts with one ticket: General Admission + Airboat covers your airboat ride, both live alligator shows, and the whole farm. Add a guided encounter, a private airboat, or the VIP Experience to go further.

How It Works
1 Ticket
General Admission + Airboat covers the ride, both live shows, and every exhibit on the farm
2 Shows
Alligator feeding and handling shows are included with every admission
20 Min
Airboat ride of 20 to 25 minutes, with departures every hour from 9:20 AM to 5:20 PM
Ages 6+
For the guided encounters and the VIP Experience; the airboat and shows are for all ages
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One Ticket In. Add What You Love.

General Admission + Airboat is the ticket every visit starts with. It includes your airboat ride with our signature 360° spins, both live alligator shows, and access to every exhibit and walking trail on the farm.

Want more? Add on experiences are booked on top of admission: a guided Alligator Encounter, a Capybara Encounter, a private airboat tour with your own captain, or the private three hour VIP Experience that includes it all.

Tickets are also available at the gate, but purchasing online in advance helps you plan your visit, explore every experience before you arrive, and receive a slight discount on admission.

The Ticket

General Admission + Airboat

One unforgettable ticket, all ages welcome.

Airboat carrying guests through a tree lined Everglades waterway
Hold On… It’s Going to Be Wild!

Airboat, Shows, and the Farm

  • All ages
  • 2 to 3 hours
  • Airboat 20 to 25 min
  • Both shows included

Hop aboard an unforgettable Everglades adventure featuring a thrilling airboat ride, live alligator shows, and access to a farm filled with amazing wildlife. Feel the excitement of our signature 360° spins and discover why this is a must do South Florida experience for all ages.

Good to Know

Online tickets help you plan and save, but they are not a reservation for a specific time. When you check in at the front desk, our team schedules your airboat ride and show times based on availability.

Add On Experiences

Go Further, Get Closer

Small groups, expert guides, and the animals up close. Encounters are added to a General Admission ticket; the private airboat tour and the VIP Experience include admission and both shows.

Private

Private Airboat Tour

  • All ages
  • 45 to 60 minutes
  • Up to 8 guests
  • Master Naturalist captain

Explore the Everglades your way with a private airboat tour designed exclusively for your group. Enjoy a personalized adventure with a Master Naturalist captain, discover the wildlife of the wetlands, and experience the thrill of our signature 360° spins. Farm access and both shows included.

Five friends holding a large alligator together during a private group tour at Everglades Alligator Farm
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Alligator Encounter

  • Ages 6+
  • 45 to 60 minutes
  • Up to 8 guests
  • Hold and feed

Meet alligators of different sizes, hold a juvenile gator, feed larger alligators, and learn what makes these incredible reptiles one of Florida’s most fascinating animals. Requires a General Admission ticket.

Children laughing as a capybara stands up to take lettuce from their father during the Capybara Encounter
Add On

Capybara Encounter

  • Ages 6+
  • 20 to 30 minutes
  • Up to 6 guests
  • Feed and interact

Get closer than ever with one of the world’s most fascinating animals. Feed, interact with, and learn about these lovable giants in a small group experience designed for animal lovers. Requires a General Admission ticket.

Family of five holding an albino python with help from an animal team member during the VIP Experience at Everglades Alligator Farm
Private · All Inclusive

VIP Experience

  • Ages 6+
  • About 3 hours
  • Up to 6 guests
  • 8 AM or 2 PM

Behind the scenes of the Everglades: a private airboat ride, a private alligator encounter, a private capybara encounter, and a reptile meet and greet with your own dedicated guide, plus souvenirs, refreshments, and admission to the farm and all shows.

Included With Every Admission

Shows, Demos, and the Whole Farm

No add on needed for any of this. Show times are scheduled when you check in at the front desk.

Alligator Feeding Show

Watch feeding time as our team showcases the natural behaviors, hunting abilities, and adaptations of these incredible reptiles. Daily at 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM and 4 PM.

Alligator Handling Show

Get an up close look at alligators while learning about their biology, behavior, and conservation. At the end of the show, guests can safely hold a juvenile alligator. Daily at 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM and 5 PM.

Explore the Farm

Walk through the farm and discover more than 2,000 alligators plus crocodiles, reptiles, snakes, capybaras, bobcats and more along the trails and exhibits.

See show times and details

More Ways to Save

Specials and the Annual Pass

Specials & Package Deals

Get Wild With Our Specials

Limited time experiences, seasonal events, and exclusive offers. From family deals to unforgettable celebrations, there’s always something new and exciting happening in the wild side of Florida.

See Current Specials
Annual Pass

A Year of Wild Adventures Awaits

Unlimited visits for a year from purchase, daily airboat rides, exclusive perks, and no blackout dates. Perfect for locals, wildlife lovers, and anyone who wants more time with the animals they love.

See the Annual Pass
Before You Buy

Ticket Questions

Do I need a reservation if I buy tickets online?

No. Purchasing an online ticket or voucher is not a reservation. Simply bring your voucher on the day of your visit and we will schedule you for the next available airboat ride. To enjoy the full experience, including the airboat, shows, and exhibits, arrive before 3:00 PM. Reservations are recommended for the Alligator Encounter, Capybara Encounter, private airboat tours, and the VIP Experience.

Can I buy tickets at the gate?

Yes, tickets are available for purchase at the entrance. Buying online in advance helps you plan your visit, explore all available experiences before arriving, and receive a slight discount on admission.

Can I visit the farm without taking the airboat?

Yes! Farm access without the airboat ride is available for purchase on site only. This option includes access to the animal exhibits and the live alligator shows.

Is admission included with an encounter?

General admission and airboat rides are not included with the Alligator Encounter or Capybara Encounter. A separate General Admission ticket is required to enter the farm and take part. The private airboat tour and the VIP Experience do include farm admission and all shows.

How much does it cost to visit?

General admission includes the airboat ride, access to all animal exhibits, and our live alligator shows and feeding demonstrations. Children 3 and under are free. Current pricing for every package and add on is shown when you book online.

Are there group rates or discounts?

Yes. We offer group rates, seasonal promotions, and special offers. Check our Specials page for current deals, and see Groups for school, scout, birthday, and corporate visits.

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Ready to Go Wild?

Book online, check in at the front desk, and we’ll schedule your airboat ride and shows when you arrive.