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Unlock year-round access to thrilling airboat rides with the Florida Resident Annual Pass at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Explore Florida’s wetlands like never before!
30 minutes to 1 hour per ride
easy
From $38.47
Family Friendly
Unlock year-round access to thrilling airboat rides with the Florida Resident Annual Pass at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Explore Florida’s wetlands like never before!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
30 minutes to 1 hour per ride
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; no strenuous activity required since the ride is on an airboat.
Wildlife
History
Sawgrass Recreation Park has operated airboat tours since the 1980s, offering a window into the Everglades’ natural and cultural heritage.
Conservation
The park supports local conservation efforts by educating visitors about the fragile Everglades ecosystem and promoting responsible tourism.
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Unlock year-round access to thrilling airboat rides with the Florida Resident Annual Pass at Sawgrass Recreation Park. Explore Florida’s wetlands like never before!
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.
Bring insect repellent
Mosquitoes can be active, especially near water, so repellent helps keep bugs at bay during your airboat tour.
Wear comfortable shoes
Opt for closed-toe shoes with good grip to navigate wet or uneven boarding areas safely.
Protect your camera
Use a waterproof case or cover to protect photography gear from water spray and humidity on the boat.
Stay hydrated
Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during your outdoor adventure.
Lightweight rain jacket
Protects you from sudden afternoon thunderstorms common in Florida summers.
summer
Insect repellent
Keeps mosquitoes and other insects away during airboat rides near water.
spring
Polarized sunglasses
Reduces glare from the water, improving visibility and comfort.
Waterproof camera case
Protects your camera gear from splashes and humidity.