Join Sawgrass Recreation Park’s exclusive Red Eye Nighttime Airboat Adventure to witness glowing alligator eyes and hear the Everglades' nocturnal wildlife on a private one-hour ride through Florida’s wetlands.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels including children and older adults
Wildlife
History
Sawgrass Recreation Park has long served as a hub for connecting visitors to the Everglades’ unique ecology through educational and adventure-based programs.
Conservation
The park promotes responsible ecotourism, encouraging low-impact visits that help protect Everglades habitats and wildlife.
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Join Sawgrass Recreation Park’s exclusive Red Eye Nighttime Airboat Adventure to witness glowing alligator eyes and hear the Everglades' nocturnal wildlife on a private one-hour ride through Florida’s wetlands.
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 a lightweight jacket
Even in Florida, nighttime temperatures on the water can drop quickly; dress in layers for comfort.
Use ear protection
Airboat engines are loud, so always wear the provided ear protection to protect your hearing.
Wear closed-toed shoes
Secure footwear helps with boarding the boat and navigating wet dock areas safely.
Reserve your spot in advance
Tours run nightly and have limited availability; book early to secure your preferred time.
Lightweight jacket
Keeps you warm during cooler evening temperatures on the water.
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Insect repellent
Protects against mosquitoes and other biting insects common in Florida wetlands.
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Closed-toe shoes
Offers safety and stability boarding the airboat and walking on docks.
Camera with low-light capability
Helps capture the unique glow of alligator eyes and night wildlife.