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Everglades: Sawgrass Park Day Time Airboat Tour & Exhibits

Guest photographing an alligator in the marsh

A 2-hour Everglades experience at Sawgrass Recreation Park, featuring a 40-minute guided airboat ride through the wetlands followed by access to the park's Alligator and Reptile Exhibit and Glades Exhibit. Look for alligators, fish, turtles and wading birds while learning about the Everglades ecosystem and conservation efforts from your captain.

About this experience

  • Duration: 40-minute airboat ride
  • E-ticket · Sent by email
  • Group size: Up to 25 guests
  • Runs daily · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Highlights

  • Explore the Florida Everglades at Sawgrass Recreation Park
  • Enjoy a thrilling 40-minute guided airboat ride
  • Glide across the Everglades at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour
  • Look for alligators, fish, turtles and wading birds
  • Learn about the Everglades ecosystem from your captain
  • Visit the park's Alligator and Reptile Exhibit
  • See native and exotic reptiles, including turtles, iguanas, snakes and alligators
  • Visit the Glades Exhibit and learn about the area's history and conservation efforts
  • See rescued gopher tortoises, African spur-thigh tortoises, iguanas and colorful peacocks
  • A short drive from downtown Fort Lauderdale

Full description

Make your own way to Sawgrass Recreation Park, located just a short drive from downtown Fort Lauderdale and in the heart of the Florida Everglades.

Begin your experience with a guided airboat ride through the Everglades. Skim across the grassy waterways at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour while your captain explains the area's unique subtropical ecosystem.

Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way, including alligators, fish, turtles and wading birds. The ride offers an exciting way to experience the Everglades while learning about its natural environment and conservation efforts.

After the airboat ride, explore the exhibits at Sawgrass Recreation Park. The Alligator and Reptile Exhibit features native and exotic species, including turtles, iguanas, snakes and alligators. Park handlers share information about how these animals live and survive in the wild.

Continue to the Glades Exhibit, where you can learn about the area's history and conservation efforts. See African spur-thigh tortoises, rescued gopher tortoises, iguanas and colorful peacocks before completing your visit.

Included

  • 40-minute guided airboat ride
  • Admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park
  • Access to the Alligator and Reptile Exhibit
  • Access to the park's exhibits
  • Approximately 2-hour total visit

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Captain's gratuities
  • Transportation to and from Sawgrass Recreation Park

Meeting point

Sawgrass Recreation Park, 1006 US-27, Weston, FL 33327

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Important information

  • Confirmation is received at the time of booking
  • Reservation date and time are required
  • Tours depart every hour from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Children of any age can enjoy the airboat tour; children 3 and under are free
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Maximum group size is 25 travelers
  • The tour operator may cancel the tour due to inclement weather
  • The experience ends at the original meeting point

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation or rescheduling up to 48 hours before the scheduled tour. With Ticket Assurance you can also claim a refund or move your date closer to departure. To cancel or reschedule, visit Manage Booking or Contact Support.

Frequently asked questions

Do young children need a ticket?

Children 3 and under ride free. Add them as infants when you book so the park knows to expect them.

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