Everglades Safari Park

What Everglades Safari Park does

Everglades Safari Park, operated by Everglades Safari Inc., is an authorized Everglades National Park concessionaire that has run airboat-based wildlife tourism experiences from its location at 26700 SW 8 Street in Miami, Florida since 1968. The core product is a 30-40 minute general admission airboat tour, departing every 20-30 minutes, that includes access to a Wildlife Nature Show, Jungle Trail, Observation Platform, and exhibits. The park's commercial airboats are custom V8-powered vessels, with the largest twin-rotor boats in the industry accommodating up to 45 visitors. Higher-priced private eco-adventure tours (40 and 60 minute variants) and a seasonal 60-minute sunset tour extend the product line into premium and experience-driven segments.

The company earns revenue through ticket sales to individual tourists and families (one-time transaction model, $44-$49 per adult and $25 per child for general admission; $310-$360 base for private tours, plus $3-$8 National Park Service entrance fees). Secondary revenue comes from Safari Cafe food and beverage (including signature Gator Bites), a gift shop whose proceeds support Everglades conservation, and private party and corporate event services capable of hosting 200+ guests. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company website and on-site ticket booth, supplemented by partnerships with American and European tour operators, cruise lines, and Xpedition Tours for transportation. The business is privately held, has operated for over 50 years with 11-50 employees, and runs 365 days per year with no disclosed funding, acquisitions, or parent company.

Name

Everglades Safari Park

Legal name

Everglades Safari Inc.

Website

https://evergladessafaripark.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Everglades Safari Park is a privately held, authorized Everglades National Park concessionaire in Miami, Florida, operating since 1968. It sells general and private airboat tours, wildlife shows, and on-site cafe, gift shop, and event services to tourists, families, and tour operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eco-Tourism & Adventure Attractions

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Safaris & Game Drives (THAJAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wildlife Viewing & Birdwatching Tours (THAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Everglades airboat tours
• Wildlife nature tours
• National park attractions
• Eco-adventure experiences
• Private airboat excursions

Headquarters

HQ city

Naples

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Airboat Tour Tickets: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets for general admission airboat tours ($44-$49 per adult, $25 per child) and private eco-adventure tours ($310-$360 base). Includes National Park Service entrance fees.
2. Safari Cafe Food & Beverage: On-site restaurant serving food including world-famous Gator Bites. Offers private party and corporate event services for groups up to 200+ guests.
3. Safari Gift Shop: Souvenir shop selling Everglades-themed merchandise. A portion of every sale supports Everglades National Park conservation programs.
4. Private Events & Catering: Safari Cafe offers private party and corporate event services with capacity for 200+ guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Everglades Safari Park sells guided airboat tours and wildlife experiences inside Everglades National Park, anchored by a 30-40 minute General Airboat Tour and upgraded 40-minute, 60-minute, and seasonal sunset Private Eco-Adventure Tours. Tickets include the Wildlife Nature Show, Jungle Trail, Observation Platform and exhibits, and are supported on-site by the Safari Cafe (including 'Gator Bites') and Safari Gift Shop.

Product overview

Everglades Safari Park is an authorized Everglades National Park concession offering airboat tours and wildlife experiences in South Florida. The core product is the General Airboat Tour (30-40 minute guided ride), which includes access to the Wildlife Nature Show, Jungle Trail, Observation Platform and Exhibits. Upgraded offerings include Private Eco-Adventure Airboat Tours in 40-minute and 60-minute durations, as well as Private Sunset Airboat Tours available seasonally. Supporting amenities include the Safari Cafe (offering 'Gator Bites' and event services for up to 200+ guests) and Safari Gift Shop (whose proceeds support Everglades conservation). The company has operated since 1968 and accommodates group bookings with airboats holding up to 45 passengers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Airboat Tour A 30-40 minute guided airboat tour through Everglades National Park for individual visitors and families, with continuous departures every 20-30 minutes and no reservation required. Tickets include the Wildlife Nature Show, Jungle Trail, Observation Platform and Exhibits.
• 40-Minute Private Eco-Adventure Airboat Tour A private 40-minute airboat tour for small groups going deeper into Everglades National Park with personalized narration. Includes Jungle Trail, Observation Platform & Exhibits, and Wildlife Nature Show; reservations required.
• 60-Minute Private Eco-Adventure Airboat Tour An extended 60-minute private airboat tour journeying deep into the River of Grass wilderness system of Everglades National Park with stops on levees along the way. Includes Jungle Trail, Observation Platform & Exhibits, and Wildlife Nature Show.
• 60-Minute Private Sunset Airboat Tour A private sunset airboat tour offered seasonally with panoramic sunset views of the Everglades ecosystem; available at specific times of year with a small per-visitor National Park Service fee.
• Wildlife Nature Show An interactive wildlife show featuring American Alligators and other native species, led by expert guides using traditional techniques for educational, up-close encounters.
• Jungle Trail A self-walking nature trail winding through Everglades habitats with opportunities to observe exotic birds, reptiles, and fish, including access to the Observation Platform and Park Exhibits.
• Safari Cafe & Private Events Catering On-site restaurant serving a family-friendly menu including signature 'Gator Bites' with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the Everglades; also offers private party and corporate event services with capacity for 200+ guests.
• Safari Gift Shop On-site souvenir shop offering Everglades-themed merchandise, with a portion of every sale supporting Everglades National Park conservation programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions of visitors educated about the Everglades since 1968
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Xpedition ToursminorGTM or Marketing PartnerXpedition Tours is a recommended transportation partner that provides reliable service to and from Everglades Safari Park from select locations in Miami. The company is promoted on the Everglades Safari Park website as a trusted way for vacationers to reach the park.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Discovery Cove: Orlando-based premium animal encounter park operated by SeaWorld. Competes for premium Florida wildlife-experience spend with curated animal interactions analogous to Everglades Safari Park's private eco-tour and wildlife show offering.
• Zoo Miami: Large zoological park in the Miami area offering wildlife exhibits and educational programs. Competes with Everglades Safari Park for family and school-group visitors seeking wildlife education experiences in South Florida.
• Walt Disney World Resort: Florida's dominant theme park destination drawing the same visiting tourist demographic. Sets the competitive pricing and experience bar for Florida family attractions and competes for the same inbound tourist wallet share.
• Miami Seaquarium: Long-running Miami marine wildlife attraction with animal shows and exhibits. Competes for family tourist spend in the Miami market with an interactive wildlife experience similar to Everglades Safari Park's wildlife nature show component.
• Jungle Island: Miami-based wildlife theme park with animal encounters, shows, and tropical exhibits. Overlaps with Everglades Safari Park on family wildlife experiences in the greater Miami tourism market, though broader in scope than airboat tours.

Direct peers

• Captain Doug's Everglades Tours: Independent Everglades airboat tour operator running small-group eco-tours out of the Miami/Florida City area. Directly comparable small-scale airboat and wildlife tour offering competing for similar Florida tourist demand.
• Gator Park: Long-established Everglades airboat tour operator in the Miami area offering airboat rides, wildlife shows, and alligator encounters. Directly competes with Everglades Safari Park on general admission airboat tours targeting the same South Florida tourist market.
• Billie Swamp Safari: Big Cypress Seminole Reservation safari park in Florida offering airboat rides, swamp buggy tours, wildlife shows, and overnight stays. Directly comparable safari-style wildlife attraction with multi-format tour offerings.
• Everglades Alligator Farm: Homestead, FL-based airboat tour operator and alligator farm with guided tours and wildlife exhibits. Comparable to Everglades Safari Park in combining airboat rides with on-site wildlife viewing and educational shows.
• Sawgrass Recreation Park: Western Broward County Everglades attraction operating airboat tours, reptile exhibits, and wildlife shows. Directly competes with Everglades Safari Park for the same drive-to Everglades tourist segment with overlapping product mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Evergladesafari
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Evergladessafaripark
• Facebookfacebook.com/evergladessafari
• Instagraminstagram.com/evergladessafari
• Pinterestpinterest.com/safaripark/_saved
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/everglades-safari-park

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