Sawgrass Recreation Park - Airboat Adventures

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Explore Florida’s Everglades by Airboat!

Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure–The Everglades. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife. Start your adventure with an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades and catch a glimpse of wildlife as you skim across the glassy water.

After your boat ride, stroll through our included exhibit areas featuring over 100 reptiles and mammals that have been adopted and rescued. Educational presentations are run throughout the day. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience.

Different animals that often include reptiles like tortoises, and iguanas. Be sure to stop by The Gator Grill for lunch before you leave. Enjoy Gator Bites, tacos, burgers, and more at our on-site food truck. Souvenir, snacks, and beverages are available in the Gator Emporium.

Children are allowed on board the airboats, children ages three and under are free. Children ages six and under are required to wear a life jacket for safety. Tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Due to COVID-19 we are currently requiring reservations for all guests to our park. Please select your approximate 1-hour time frame of arrival when purchasing your tickets, i.e. 9:00 a.m. indicates an arrival and check in time between 9-10 a.m. airboat departure times are rolling based on arrival and are usually within 30 minutes or less.

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Sawgrass Recreation Park - Airboat Adventures

Explore Florida’s Everglades by Airboat!

Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure–The Everglades. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife. Start your adventure with an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades and catch a glimpse of wildlife as you skim across the glassy water.

After your boat ride, stroll through our included exhibit areas featuring over 100 reptiles and mammals that have been adopted and rescued. Educational presentations are run throughout the day. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience.

Different animals that often include reptiles like tortoises, and iguanas. Be sure to stop by The Gator Grill for lunch before you leave. Enjoy Gator Bites, tacos, burgers, and more at our on-site food truck. Souvenir, snacks, and beverages are available in the Gator Emporium.

Children are allowed on board the airboats, children ages three and under are free. Children ages six and under are required to wear a life jacket for safety. Tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Due to COVID-19 we are currently requiring reservations for all guests to our park. Please select your approximate 1-hour time frame of arrival when purchasing your tickets, i.e. 9:00 a.m. indicates an arrival and check in time between 9-10 a.m. airboat departure times are rolling based on arrival and are usually within 30 minutes or less.

Normally

$26.70

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30 Minute Daytime Airboat Tour

Explore Florida’s Everglades by Airboat! Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure–The Everglades. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife. Start your adventure with an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades and catch a glimpse of wildlife as you skim across the glassy water. After your boat ride, stroll through our included exhibit areas featuring over 100 reptiles and mammals that have been adopted and rescued. Educational presentations are run throughout the day. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. Different animals that often include reptiles like tortoises, and iguanas. Be sure to stop by The Gator Grill for lunch before you leave. Enjoy Gator Bites, tacos, burgers, and more at our on-site food truck. Souvenir, snacks, and beverages are available in the Gator Emporium.

Normally
$26.70

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Gator Nights 60 Minute Nighttime Airboat Adventure

Everglades Nighttime Airboat Adventure Come visit Sawgrass Recreation Park to see the best of the Florida Everglades! For a truly unique Everglades experience, sign up for Sawgrass’ newest attraction – Gator Nights! Come and join one of our experienced captains as they take you and other guests across the Everglades at night! This tour includes an extended one-hour (60 minutes) nighttime airboat adventure in The Everglades. Tour meets at 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday nights, for a departure time at 8:30 p.m. You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see and hear a variety of reptiles, insects, and amphibians. Our airboat captains use flashlights to search the waters for the telltale glow of the alligator’s eyes. Hear the sounds of the wildlife and native reptiles as you sneak through the grass on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Advance reservations are required for this Everglades airboat tour. Guests who book our nighttime adventures are always welcome to visit us during the daytime hours to experience the exhibit areas as well. They are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. To gain entrance you need to bring a copy of your voucher for your nighttime adventure along with a valid ID.

Normally
$42.80

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Private Airboat Adventure - 60 Minutes for 1-4 people

Book a Private Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades Book a truly unique Everglades experience with our exclusive private airboat tour. Join one of our experienced captains as they escort your group across the Everglades aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties. This private tour includes an extended one-hour airboat adventure as well as all of our animal exhibits. You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see a variety of exotic and native animals on your private Everglades airboat tour. Customize your exclusive adventure with a catered boxed lunch from the Gator Grill — our on-site food truck. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure — the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife species, many of which are endangered in this fragile environment. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure creates lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness the Seminoles called home. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1,000-pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Our Glades Exhibit features tortoises, an iguana, and a presentation area along with our youngest alligators. Private tours can be scheduled seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Normally
$305.00

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Private Airboat Adventure - 60 Minutes for 5-6 people

Book a Private Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades Book a truly unique Everglades experience with our exclusive private airboat tour. Join one of our experienced captains as they escort your group across the Everglades aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties. This private tour includes an extended one-hour airboat adventure as well as all of our animal exhibits. You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see a variety of exotic and native animals on your private Everglades airboat tour. Customize your exclusive adventure with a catered boxed lunch from the Gator Grill — our on-site food truck. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure — the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife species, many of which are endangered in this fragile environment. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure creates lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness the Seminoles called home. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1,000-pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Our Glades Exhibit features tortoises, an iguana, and a presentation area along with our youngest alligators. Private tours can be scheduled seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Normally
$335.50

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Private Airboat Adventure - 60 Minutes for 7-12 people

Book a Private Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades Book a truly unique Everglades experience with our exclusive private airboat tour. Join one of our experienced captains as they escort your group across the Everglades aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties. This private tour includes an extended one-hour airboat adventure as well as all of our animal exhibits. You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see a variety of exotic and native animals on your private Everglades airboat tour. Customize your exclusive adventure with a catered boxed lunch from the Gator Grill — our on-site food truck. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure — the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife species, many of which are endangered in this fragile environment. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure creates lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness the Seminoles called home. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1,000-pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Our Glades Exhibit features tortoises, an iguana, and a presentation area along with our youngest alligators. Private tours can be scheduled seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Normally
$396.50

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Private Airboat Adventure - 60 Minutes for 13-15 people

Book a Private Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades Book a truly unique Everglades experience with our exclusive private airboat tour. Join one of our experienced captains as they escort your group across the Everglades aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties. This private tour includes an extended one-hour airboat adventure as well as all of our animal exhibits. You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see a variety of exotic and native animals on your private Everglades airboat tour. Customize your exclusive adventure with a catered boxed lunch from the Gator Grill — our on-site food truck. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure — the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife species, many of which are endangered in this fragile environment. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure creates lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness the Seminoles called home. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1,000-pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Our Glades Exhibit features tortoises, an iguana, and a presentation area along with our youngest alligators. Private tours can be scheduled seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Normally
$488.00

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Red Eye Private Nighttime Airboat Adventure - 60 Minutes for 1-4 people

Book a Private Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades Book a truly unique Everglades experience with our exclusive private airboat tour. Join one of our experienced captains as they escort your group across the Everglades aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties. This private tour includes an extended one-hour airboat adventure as well as all of our animal exhibits. You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see a variety of exotic and native animals on your private Everglades airboat tour. Customize your exclusive adventure with a catered boxed lunch from the Gator Grill — our on-site food truck. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure — the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife species, many of which are endangered in this fragile environment. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure creates lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness the Seminoles called home. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1,000-pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Our Glades Exhibit features tortoises, an iguana, and a presentation area along with our youngest alligators. Private tours can be scheduled seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Normally
$312.50

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Red Eye Private Nighttime Airboat Adventure - 60 Minutes for 5-6 people

Book a Private Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades Book a truly unique Everglades experience with our exclusive private airboat tour. Join one of our experienced captains as they escort your group across the Everglades aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties. This private tour includes an extended one-hour airboat adventure as well as all of our animal exhibits. You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see a variety of exotic and native animals on your private Everglades airboat tour. Customize your exclusive adventure with a catered boxed lunch from the Gator Grill — our on-site food truck. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure — the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife species, many of which are endangered in this fragile environment. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure creates lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness the Seminoles called home. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1,000-pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Our Glades Exhibit features tortoises, an iguana, and a presentation area along with our youngest alligators. Private tours can be scheduled seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Normally
$343.75

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Red Eye Private Nighttime Airboat Adventure - 60 Minutes for 7-12 people

Book a Private Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades Book a truly unique Everglades experience with our exclusive private airboat tour. Join one of our experienced captains as they escort your group across the Everglades aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties. This private tour includes an extended one-hour airboat adventure as well as all of our animal exhibits. You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see a variety of exotic and native animals on your private Everglades airboat tour. Customize your exclusive adventure with a catered boxed lunch from the Gator Grill — our on-site food truck. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure — the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife species, many of which are endangered in this fragile environment. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure creates lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness the Seminoles called home. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1,000-pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Our Glades Exhibit features tortoises, an iguana, and a presentation area along with our youngest alligators. Private tours can be scheduled seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Normally
$406.25

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Red Eye Private Nighttime Airboat Adventure - 60 Minutes for 13-15 people

Book a Private Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades Book a truly unique Everglades experience with our exclusive private airboat tour. Join one of our experienced captains as they escort your group across the Everglades aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties. This private tour includes an extended one-hour airboat adventure as well as all of our animal exhibits. You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see a variety of exotic and native animals on your private Everglades airboat tour. Customize your exclusive adventure with a catered boxed lunch from the Gator Grill — our on-site food truck. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure — the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up-close and personal with native wildlife species, many of which are endangered in this fragile environment. This once-in-a-lifetime adventure creates lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness the Seminoles called home. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. In our Reptile Exhibit, take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1,000-pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals with our “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Our Glades Exhibit features tortoises, an iguana, and a presentation area along with our youngest alligators. Private tours can be scheduled seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Normally
$500.00

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The Essentials

  • 1006 Noth US Highway 27, Weston, Florida 33327

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Getting There

  • 1006 Noth US Highway 27, Weston, Florida 33327

Hours of Operation

9am-5pm