Experience a one-hour private tour of the Sawgrass Reptile Exhibit in Weston, Florida. Enjoy exclusive access, expert guides, and safe, socially-distanced adventures along scenic airboat routes.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; minimal walking and physically undemanding
Wildlife
History
Sawgrass Recreation Park has operated since the mid-20th century, showcasing South Florida’s unique wetlands and promoting environmental education.
Conservation
The park actively supports habitat preservation and reptile rehabilitation programs to protect local ecosystems and endangered species.
Sawgrass Recreation Park
Experience a one-hour private tour of the Sawgrass Reptile Exhibit in Weston, Florida. Enjoy exclusive access, expert guides, and safe, socially-distanced adventures along scenic airboat routes.
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 lightweight, breathable clothing
Florida's warm climate means light clothing helps keep you comfortable during your airboat tour.
Bring binoculars for better wildlife viewing
Enhance your experience by spotting reptiles and birds from afar with a good pair of binoculars.
Apply insect repellent before your tour
Moskitos can be active near the waterways, so bug spray helps ensure a comfortable ride.
Secure your camera gear
Use straps or cases to avoid dropping your equipment during the airboat ride’s bumpy sections.
Sunscreen
Protects your skin from strong Florida sun exposure.
summer
Bug spray
Keeps mosquitoes and other insects at bay during the tour.
summer
Wide-brimmed hat
Provides added sun protection and comfort on sunny days.
spring
Camera with zoom lens
Essential for capturing detailed photos of reptiles and wildlife from a safe distance.