Everglades Airboat & Adventure Tours at Sawgrass Recreation Park

Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston, Florida offers a hands-on gateway to one of America’s most unique ecosystems—the vast Everglades. This expansive area of sawgrass marshes and winding waterways is a wildlife corridor unlike any other, home to alligators, wading birds, and a host of native reptiles. Sawgrass Recreation Park’s airboat tours are a front-row seat to this wild world, letting visitors skim across shimmering waters beneath an open sky. Whether you opt for the General Admission 40 Minute Airboat Tour or book a Private Sunrise Airboat Adventure, the experience delivers a mix of serene landscapes and thrilling speed. Captains are well-versed guides, sharing insights about local flora, fauna, and the delicate balance that sustains this environment.

Beyond airboats, sawgrass fans can rent Jon Boats for a quieter fishing day on the water or sign up for a private tour of the Sawgrass Reptile Exhibit, where close encounters with boa constrictors, alligators, and other reptiles add hands-on learning to the outdoor adventure. For those wanting a longer immersion, the Everglades Primitive Camping trip offers a raw experience sleeping under the stars in this subtropical wilderness.

Packages like the Adventure Package and Deluxe Adventure Package bundle multi-activity days, giving visitors a well-rounded experience. Sawgrass Recreation Park stands out in Florida’s outdoor landscape for its smaller-scale, personalized approach highlighted by friendly, informative staff and manageable group sizes. The nearby Gator Grill rounds out visits with a taste of local cuisine including grilled gator bites.

Situated just outside Miami, this accessible Everglades entry point balances excitement with education, making it a standout destination for anyone seeking an authentic encounter with Florida's iconic wetlands.