Experience a 30-minute airboat ride across the Sawgrass river and a live, educational wildlife show at Sawgrass Recreation Park. This ticket combines wetlands cruising with up-close learning about Everglades reptiles and rescued mammals.
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The motor cuts and the airboat becomes a living thing: fan blades humming, hull skimming the glassy sawgrass river as water sprays in an angled arc. Riders lean into a wind that smells of peat and green stalks, while gawky ibis and marsh hawks watch from the edges. This is the Everglades close-up—wide, low, and loud with birdsong and distant frog calls.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly standby, short walk and seated boat ride
Wildlife
History
The Everglades developed over millennia as slow sheet flow across limestone; the area around Sawgrass Park later became a focus for recreation and wildlife rehabilitation in Broward County.
Conservation
Visitors are asked to stay on designated paths, avoid feeding wildlife, and support parks that rehabilitate rescued animals—water management and habitat protection remain critical to Everglades recovery.
Reserve your spot on the Everglades Admission Ticket with Airboat Ride and Wildlife Show today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book a reservation window
Call ahead to reserve an arrival hour—capacity is limited and time slots are hour windows.
Sun and spray protection
Wear a hat, UV-blocking clothing, and secure your camera against wind-driven spray.
Footwear for wet decks
Choose closed-toe shoes with good traction; boat decks get wet and can be slippery.
Respect the animals
The wildlife show is touch-free—observe handlers' instructions to avoid stressing rescued animals.
Sun hat and sunglasses
Shields you from strong Florida sun during waiting and on the boat.
summer
Insect repellent
Reduces nuisance bites in marshy areas, especially in warmer months.
spring
Waterproof camera or phone case
Protects electronics from spray and unexpected splashes on the airboat.
summer
Closed-toe, grippy shoes
Provides traction on wet ramps and boat decks and protects feet in marshy areas.