Take an airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park

Explore the Florida Everglades with an Airboat Tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park

Take an exhilarating airboat tour of the Florida Everglades at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Prepare to be amazed—and possibly a bit scared—by the close-up encounters with alligators and other wildlife. For an even more thrilling experience, consider reserving a nighttime airboat tour to observe nocturnal animals in their natural habitat. Alternatively, you can arrange a private tour for a unique adventure, such as a sunrise tour.

Visitor Experiences

Past visitors have raved about their airboat rides at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Many were pleasantly surprised by how close they could get to the gators and praised their tour guides for being both knowledgeable and entertaining. However, some visitors were disappointed by the number of alligators spotted, as sightings are never guaranteed.

Hours

Tours commence at 9 a.m. daily, with the final boat departing at 5 p.m. Admission to the park includes the airboat ride and access to various wildlife exhibits, featuring reptiles and other exotic creatures.

Tickets and Pricing

The Airboat Adventure, which includes sanctuary admission, costs $28.95 for adults and $18.95 for children aged 4 to 12. Children aged 3 and under enter for free. Private excursions range from approximately $250 to $700 based on your group size and departure time, while nighttime rides start at $45 per adult and $25 per child.

Amenities

On-site amenities include a complimentary parking lot, a photo booth, a grill, two gift shops, and a pavilion equipped with picnic tables. Sawgrass Recreation Park is conveniently located about 25 miles west of Fort Lauderdale in Weston. For more information, visit Sawgrass Recreation Park's website.