Experience the Everglades like never before with a private airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston, Florida. Glide through stunning wetlands and meet alligators up close for an unforgettable adventure!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; primarily sitting and light walking during exhibit visit.
Wildlife
History
Sawgrass Recreation Park sits on land rich in Everglades history, once home to indigenous tribes who thrived in this wetland environment.
Conservation
The park supports sustainable tourism and conservation efforts by protecting wetland habitats and educating visitors on the Everglades’ ecological importance.
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Experience the Everglades like never before with a private airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston, Florida. Glide through stunning wetlands and meet alligators up close for an unforgettable adventure!
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 insect repellent
Mosquitoes can be active near water, so apply repellent to avoid bites during your tour.
Bring polarized sunglasses
Polarized lenses help reduce glare off the water, improving visibility for wildlife spotting.
Stay hydrated
Florida weather can be warm; carry a water bottle to stay refreshed throughout your trip.
Dress in lightweight, breathable clothing
Choose comfortable clothes suitable for warm, humid conditions typical of the Everglades.
Insect repellent
Protect yourself from mosquitoes common in the Everglades.
spring
Polarized sunglasses
Reduce glare and improve visibility on the water.
Lightweight long-sleeve shirt
Provides sun protection while keeping you cool.
summer
Water bottle
Keep hydrated during the adventure.