Sawgrass Recreation Park and Airboat Rides

Near Fort Lauderdale at Sawgrass Recreation Park you can feel the excitement and learn all about 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, many of whom are endangered in this fragile environment.

Start your adventure with an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades. Catch a glimpse of endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water.

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 cradling one of these majestic animals with our "Hold a Baby Alligator" experience.

Your adventure will include a visit to our Exotic Wildlife exhibit. Playful critters abound and amaze as you get up close and personal with many different animals that often include panthers, leopards, and even birds of prey.

Information:

• Duration: Tour time is 60 minutes on board the airboat, total time is averaged at 2.5 - 3 hours total including viewing the exhibit areas.
• Operates: Tours operate 7 days a week 7 days a week. You can select from any hour of the day between 9am and 5pm.
• Children: Children are allowed on board the airboats, children ages 3 and under are free, children ages 6 and under are required to wear a life jacket for safety.

Includes:

• 60 Minute Private Airboat Adventure
• Exhibit Entrances (Reptile and Exotic Wildlife)
• Gratuity for Airboat Captain
• Ear Protection
• Free parking.

Please Note: Price is per airboat, not per person. Please only book one.