Private Airboat Adventure

Come visit Sawgrass Recreation Park!

For a truly unique everglades experience the exclusive Private Tour. Come join one of our experienced captains as they escort only your group across the Everglades aboard one of our custom airboats specially designed for small parties. This tour includes an airboat adventure of 40, 60, 90, or 120 minutes in length as well as all of our animal exhibits. You will get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and will be able to see a variety of exotic and native animals. Customize your exclusive adventure with a catered boxed lunch from The Gator Grill- our onsite food truck. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure–the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 40 mph, and get up close and personal with native wildlife, many of whom are endangered in this fragile environment. This once in a lifetime adventure will create lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness the Seminoles called home. On our tours, feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest.

In our Reptile Exhibit take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Our reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with our friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, our 1000 pound alligator. Our handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of you meeting one of these majestic animals up close with our ” Meet a Baby Alligator” experience. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Our Glades Exhibit features tortoises, an iguana and a presentation area to learn more about our adopted and rescued reptiles. Private tours can be scheduled 7 days a week between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Advance reservations are required as we often sell out on these popular tours.