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I'm looking for recommendation for a fun air boat ride that my grandchildren would enjoy.
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I'm looking for recommendation for a fun air boat ride that my grandchildren would enjoy.
West on 44 about 20 minutes from Wildwood. Tom and Jerry’s.
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We went with Swamp Fever. It was a good time.
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We have gone on Wild Bills several times with guest and like their trips. We were just out last week, most of the gators were hiding as it was too hot, we did get to see 2 or 3 small ones, a few turtles, and several birds. If you want to see gators, call wherever you plan to go and ask if they are active on the first trips in the morning then make reservations for that time.
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I've taken my guests to Wild Bills and they loved it as did I.
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We went with Swamp Fever and will use them again when we get visitors. Nice people.
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Have been on a couple but We liked Swamp Fever the best!
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I'm looking for recommendation for a fun air boat ride that my grandchildren would enjoy.
We've been to all three (Tom and Jerry's, Wild Bills and Swamp Fever) --- all three are good experiences on an airboat. Thought Swamp Fever was a bit more variety - all about the same price. Have fun !
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I'm looking for recommendation for a fun air boat ride that my grandchildren would enjoy.
We've always had a great time with Wild Bill's airboat rides. We always see a couple of gators and lots of wild life.
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We have gone on Wild Bills several times with guest and like their trips. We were just out last week, most of the gators were hiding as it was too hot, we did get to see 2 or 3 small ones, a few turtles, and several birds. If you want to see gators, call wherever you plan to go and ask if they are active on the first trips in the morning then make reservations for that time.
Great advice about early morning trips for this time of year. We enjoy that outfit also.
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Swamp Fever is great but I haven’t tried the others. I’m sure they would be fun too.
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I have been to all three and all are good. However, Swsmp fever is my favorite go to. The 7 yo held gator and 5 yo petted it.
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Took my grandsons to Swamp Fever - had the best time and they got to hold a pretty good sized alligator. Very nice people
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