Take an exhilarating 40-minute airboat tour through Florida’s Everglades with the Deluxe Adventure Package. Encounter native wildlife, enjoy reptile exhibits, and savor a tasty meal at the Gator Grill.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
40 minutes to 2 hours including exhibits and meal
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels, requires only the ability to sit comfortably on the airboat.
Wildlife
History
Sawgrass Recreation Park has been offering airboat tours since the 1980s, showcasing the unique ecosystems of the Everglades native to Florida.
Conservation
The park emphasizes responsible wildlife tourism by following strict guidelines to minimize human impact on sensitive habitats.
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Take an exhilarating 40-minute airboat tour through Florida’s Everglades with the Deluxe Adventure Package. Encounter native wildlife, enjoy reptile exhibits, and savor a tasty meal at the Gator Grill.
Sawgrass Recreation Park is a public Everglades destination located in Weston, Florida that offers guided airboat tours, private excursions, fishing rentals, reptile exhibits, and primitive camping. The park operates multiple tour formats including a general admission 40-minute airboat tour, private sunrise and nighttime airboat adventures, and exclusive options such as the Red Eye Exclusive Nighttime Airboat Adventure and Gator Night Airboat Tour. Sawgrass Recreation Park also provides jon boat fishing rentals, peninsula island primitive camping close to Fort Lauderdale, and private Sawgrass Reptile Exhibit tours for small groups.
All experiences are staffed by trained captains and on-site personnel who lead tours, provide safety briefings, and present facts about local ecology and rescued reptiles. The park includes on-site amenities such as the Gator Grill and a retail store offering snacks, drinks, and souvenirs. Fishing participants are required to hold any applicable fishing license. Limited-session experiences—like private reptile tours and primitive camping—are available by reservation and often have restricted capacity. Located minutes from Fort Lauderdale, Sawgrass Recreation Park serves as a convenient gateway to the Florida Everglades for anglers, families, photographers, and nature enthusiasts seeking guided encounters with native wildlife and nighttime wildlife viewing opportunities.
Location
Weston, Florida
Minutes from Fort Lauderdale
Tours Offered
11
Airboats, fishing, camping & exhibits
Private Options
Available
Private airboats & reptile tours
Tour Lengths
40 minutes
Standard airboat tour duration
Book airboat tours, private tours, fishing rentals, reptile exhibit access, or primitive camping — limited availability for private and nighttime experiences.
Wear Sunscreen and a Hat
Florida sun can be intense, especially on the open water; protect yourself from UV exposure during your airboat tour.
Bring a Lightweight Jacket
The airboat can be breezy, so a light jacket or windbreaker helps keep you comfortable during the ride.
Stay Hydrated
Carry water with you or purchase drinks at the Gator Grill to stay refreshed throughout your trip.
Listen to Your Guide
Pay attention to safety briefings and wildlife spotting tips to enhance your experience and stay safe on the airboat.
Sunscreen
Protects skin from strong Florida sun during your airboat tour.
summer
Lightweight Windbreaker
Keeps you warm and guards against breezes on the airboat.
winter
Binoculars
Great for spotting distant wildlife and enhancing your viewing experience.
Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is important while outdoors in any season.