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This adventure package includes an airboat ride and to explore our exhibit areas featuring over 50 reptiles and mammals that have been adopted and rescued!
Update on COVID-19 Procedures and Precautions. Reservations will be required for all tours and tickets can either be purchased in advance here on our website or guests can call us at 954-389-0202 to hold a reservation time as well. For a complete list of our COVID-19 protocols please click here.
Masks are required for indoor areas at park and are recommended for all outdoor spaces where distancing cannot be achieved. Capacity is currently limited- reservations required for all tours.
YOUR EVERGLADES AIRBOAT ADVENTURE STARTS HERE
Climb aboard for an Everglades airboat ride and go on an adventure in the Florida Everglades. Your airboat ride is guided by one of our highly-trained, experienced captains, who takes you on a thrilling ride. During your Everglades airboat tour, listen to fun facts about this impressive ecosystem while you take in the exciting sights.
You may even catch a glimpse of the wildlife as you skim across the glassy water on your adventure. Keep your eyes peeled as you cruise through the unbridled wild beauty of the Florida Everglades. Feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest.
Update on COVID-19 Procedures and Precautions
To our clients and customers, firstly I want to thank you for your continued business. I know that there is a great deal of concern about COVID-19. We share in those concerns; I want to review with you about the operational adjustments and enhancements on existing procedures that we currently have in place for everyone’s safety.
GENERAL ADMISSION
Adult (13+): $24.95
Child (4-12): $14.95
Under 4: Free!
AIRBOATS RUN EVERY DAY
We are open 363 days each year and our boats run every 20-30 minutes until 3:30 p.m. with a final airboat adventure at 5 p.m. when our exhibit areas close. All tours operate pending inclement weather so please call prior to arriving if there is weather in the area.
GROUP ADVENTURES
We have the largest fleet of airboats in the United States! We can accommodate 250 guests per hour on our airboats!
FISHING AND CAMPING
We have a fleet of jon boats available for rent for fishing purposes. Our store is well-stocked with beverages, snacks, and lunch items. Tent Camping is primitive and available for $15 per 4-person tent per night. Reservations are required and check-in is before 5 p.m. seven days a week. Private, guided fishing tours in the Florida Everglades are available with advanced booking. Private islands are available and can be rented for group camping. Special rates and badge work are available for Boy and Girl Scouts. Call to see if we have availability for Jon Boats & camping.
Last jon boat rental is 1 p.m. daily.
SHOP AND DINE
On your way to our exhibit areas, stop by The Gator Grill, our gourmet food truck, to sample some delicious and made-to-order lunch. Using the freshest ingredients, our food truck offers angus burgers, pulled pork, and of course, tasty grilled gator bites. A favorite menu item is our handmade angus cheeseburgers and pulled pork sandwiches! We also offer a variety of appetizers and kids’ meals sure to please any palate. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW ONLINE STORE
If you love our physical store the Gator Emporium now shop some of our favorite products 24/7 on our new web store! Since we are located in the heart of Florida, you can bet our shop will feature unique items from local artisans as often as we can source them! New items added weekly so stay tuned!
#1 FLORIDA EVERGLADES AIRBOAT RIDE
The airboat was fun and it was exciting to see the wildlife! We saw an alligator, snapping turtle, and snake out in the water and the alligator and turtle came right up to our boat. Our guide, Captain Disco, also took the time to educate us on the Everglades!
– gretalynn89
I always wanted a ride on an air boat and it was a great experience...the company put on a good show and it was an enjoyable day.. nice staff and we saw crocodiles so everyone was happy...they have a cafe for quick eats and drinks, also an animal sanctuary!
– HarleyMatt
We enjoyed the 30 min Airboat ride but also a visit to the reptile and wildlife area at the park. Captain Disco was friendly and informative. We got to see 2 gators. A good short tour and worthwhile experience when you are in the area.
– GiniGoldCoast
Exceeded my expectations. We were lucky enough to see some alligators but even if we didn’t I still would’ve enjoyed the tour. Learning about the history, present and future plans for the Everglades was so interesting.
– sharon_m | TripAdvisor
The trip was the perfect amount of time (30mins). We were able to see one alligator on our trip. The captain was knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. We also enjoyed the reptile zoo after the boat tour and were able to pet a baby alligator. Something different and fun to do for the whole family.
– Gary_A | TripAdvisor
What an amazing adventure. I have been on many airboats in the Everglades but the adventure at night is very different. Saw many many gators. Guide was wonderful!
– Susan_A | TripAdvisor
It's true you may not see wildlife depending on the time of day or the time of year but the boar ride itself is not only entertaining and pleasant overall the guides are very knowledgeable and informative. Don't go on a rainy or extremely hot day and I highly recommend the Gator Nights tours. The photo souvenirs are reasonably priced, staff is friendly, good food at the food truck, and the homes they have provided for unreturnable to the wild animals is sweet the caretakers love the like pets. Good for kids, ask about the annual pass for residents.
– M and C Munoz | Google
We were absolutely happy about our time at Sawgrass Recreation! Check in was easy, and Captain Lauderdale was fabulous! We saw 4 alligators and got a great education on the birds and other animals in the area. Well worth the price of a private tour!
– Adventurer | TripAdvisor