Florida Everglades Airboat Adventure and Wildlife Encounter at Sawgrass Recreation Park
by Sawgrass Recreation Park
Overview
This tour includes a total visit time of about two hours at Sawgrass Recreation Park, located approximately 25 minutes from Fort Lauderdale. Visitors receive admission to the park and access to the Alligator and Reptile Exhibit, where local species can be observed and learned about. The main feature is a 40-minute guided airboat ride through the Florida Everglades, traveling at speeds up to 40 miles per hour across grassy waters. During the ride, wildlife such as alligators, turtles, fish, and wading birds can be encountered. Airboat tours depart every 30 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and reservations are required. Children aged three years and under do not need a ticket. Food, drinks, hotel pickup, and drop-off are not included. The operator may cancel tours due to weather conditions. If selecting a 4 p.m. check-in time, note that the airboat ride departs at 5 p.m., allowing time to explore the exhibits before closing.
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Itinerary
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Guests cruise across grassy waters at speeds up to 40 miles per hour during a 30-40 minute guided airboat tour. The visit includes general admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park and access to the Alligator and Reptile Exhibit. Located 25 minutes from Fort Lauderdale, the park provides a safe and educational way to observe the Everglades' subtropical environment.
120 min
Meeting point
Sawgrass Recreation Park is 2 miles North of I-75 on Highway 27, at Mile Marker 35
End point
Sawgrass Recreation Park is 2 miles North of I-75 on Highway 27, at Mile Marker 35
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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