Everglades Holiday Park

Spotted: A resilient, tailless alligator was seen strolling through a Cape Coral neighborhood on Halloween morning! The person who captured the moment said it looked like the gator was just moving from one pond to another, though she has “no idea how the poor gator lost its tail.” 🐊 CBS News

Alligators are incredibly tough and can adapt to survive even with severe injuries. Their unique physiology allows them to recover from trauma that would be life-threatening to most other animals, including the loss of limbs or tails. Despite missing a tail, which is essential for balance and swimming, this gator is finding a way to thrive. Just another example of how resilient Florida’s wildlife is! 🌴

Happy Friday! Aren't these gators so well behaved during feeding time?

The boys down in the pit feed our rescued alligators once a week to meet their dietary needs in a way that keeps them healthy and active. Our alligators require a diet that balances lean protein and essential vitamins, much like in the wild. They primarily consume chicken, fish, and occasional red meat, which provide the protein necessary for growth and muscle maintenance. Alligators are cold-blooded, meaning they metabolize food slowly, so their feeding schedule is adjusted accordingly. The weekly feedings keep them from becoming sluggish and overweight, ensuring they maintain their natural behaviors and health. 🐊

Check out JJ and Fahrenheit flirting with each other down in the gator pit! What do you think they are saying to each other?

Alligators have a unique way of communicating, especially when it comes to making their presence known: they bellow! This deep, rumbling sound serves a few important purposes in an alligator’s life. Male alligators are most likely to bellow during the spring mating season to attract females and establish their territory. This powerful sound travels through both water and air, sending a message to other gators that this area is already claimed. Interestingly, alligators also bellow to communicate with each other, showing off their strength and size to potential rivals or warning others to keep their distance. It’s a reminder of just how fascinating these ancient creatures are, each bellow revealing more about their behavior and the wild world they inhabit. 🐊

Uh, that’s gonna leave a mark! Check out the bite power on this decent sized gator! 🐊

Meet Captain Ana, one of our amazing airboat captains here at the park! Watch as Captain Ana gives tips for first time park visitors and explains the incredible wildlife you can expect to see on one of our famous airboat rides. From majestic birds and playful otters to the iconic American alligator, Captain Ana's expertise and passion for the Everglades will leave you eager to explore this unique ecosystem firsthand. 🌿🐊

Check out the video and get ready to discover the wild side of Florida with Captain Ana on the Taa Taa Express! {IG} anabelp11



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A decent sized gator was seen on the runway at Orlando Executive Airport on Sunday, Oct. 20. Maybe he was late for his flight? 😂🐊😳

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Happy Friday folks! What a beautiful day for an Everglades airboat ride here in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Remember, there's only one Everglades and only one way to see it! 🐊

to a time when Paul used a wild American alligator as an Everglades scooter. Looks like a pretty cool ride! 🐊 Gatorboys Paul

Man Approaches Too Closely, Alligator Reacts! While this behavior is unusual, an alligator might give chase if it feels threatened or cornered, especially if the person gets too close to its territory, nest, or young. Alligators may react this way if they have been fed by humans before, associating people with food and becoming more aggressive. Sometimes, during mating season, male alligators become more territorial, making them more likely to exhibit defensive behaviors like chasing intruders away. 🐊 📽 Kooks On Camera

No member of the otter family is ever left behind. Saving one life may not change the world, but for the life saved, the world is forever transformed. 🦦 {IG} gabriele.corno

Ever wonder how close you can get to a giant gator? On our airboat tours, the wild comes right to you! Join us for an unforgettable adventure at Everglades Holiday Park. 🚤🐊

Maybe he’s just cold and wants to come inside?! 😱🐊🥶

This October, join us in celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an unforgettable adventure led by the amazing Captain Ana on her airboat, Taa Taa Express! Named in honor of this important cause, Taa Taa Express is not just an airboat, it’s a symbol of strength and support. Captain Ana brings her passion and expertise to every tour, offering a thrilling ride through the beautiful Everglades. Come out, meet Captain Ana, and experience a tour you’ll never forget—all while helping us raise awareness for breast cancer. 🌿🎀🩷 {IG}

Veronica was simply out for an innocent walk in her friend’s neighborhood when, surprise! A small alligator was casually hanging out. She captured a quick video and moved on quickly, knowing that a protective momma gator could be nearby. 🐊😱 .veronica.life

We got front row seats folks! Check out these alligators, most likely battling it out over territory! Watching this epic scene in person is definitely better than watching it play out on Animal Planet! You just never know what you're going to see on our world-famous Everglades airboat tours! 🐊 {IG} anabelp11

Gators might seem slow and steady, but when it comes to defending their territory in the wild, things can get intense! These prehistoric predators will fight for dominance, space, or even food. Nature is wild and so are gators!

Big gator spotted near elementary school in Texas. Watch as a crew decided to postpone their repairs after spotting an alligator. “When I heard him snapping and it sounded like thunder, I said, ‘Yeah, we are going to suspend that until morning time.’ 🐊 ABC13 Houston