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Everglades Airboat Ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park

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Everglades Airboat Ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park
Come visit Sawgrass Recreation Park. Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida's most remarkable treasure--the Everglades. 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. Start your adventure with a 30 minute airboat tour of the Florida Everglades. Catch a glimpse of endangered wildlife as you skim across the glassy water. Take a walk on the wild side back in time with an original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of you cradling one of these majestic animals with our Hold a Baby Alligator experience. Your adventure will include a visit to our Exotic Wildlife exhibit. Predators Unlimited is a separate organization that brings a variety of animals to the park each day to visit. Playful critters abound and amaze as you get up close and personal with many different animals that often include panthers, tigers, and even birds of prey. While you are at Sawgrass please don't miss our Swampyard Island! You and your family can interact and feed many of our animals at this exhibit.

Included Extra(s)

Proceed to reservations counter in store for express check in upon arrival.
  • Not seasonal
  • Good for families
  • Parking available
  • No restaurant or snack bar
  • Restrooms
  • Disabled access
  • Reservations required

Hours

Tours start just after 9:00 am 7 days a week and will continue to operate every 20-30 minute until 3:30 pm with a final tour at 5:00 pm when exhibit areas close.

Closed

Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. May be closed early on Christmas Eve,call for hours.

Address

1006 N. U.S. Highway 27
Weston, FL 33327

Driving Directions

From the South: Take I-95 North or the Turnpike North to 595 West. On 595 take I-75 North towards Naples. Stay on I-75 North until you come to Exit 23 North (U.S. Highway 27) towards South Bay. Sawgras is just two miles to the North on the right hand side of the road.
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Captain Charlie and Alligators
By shirleypix Verified Reviewer from Gladstone, OR on 11/19/2011
Pros:
Everglades, Sawgrass, Alligators, Captain Charlie, Park
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations :

My husband had just died in 2006 with a heart attack while we lived in Japan. Our son, at the time, 14 was still heartbroken after moving back to the States. My sister and I took him to Florida and there we found Sawgrass Everglades Park. Wow...we were in for such a surprise! It was slow at lunchtime and it was just the 3 of us so Captain Charlie took us out on his small airboat and showed us the time of our lives. There's a photo of my son and I on their website laughing hard. You can see in my son's face the wonderful expression of complete enjoyment by being there. Then as we rode, he saw the eyes of alligators peering through the water. Having my always faithful camera and zoom lens, I proceeded to photograph some wonderful photos which still reside on their website. Thank you Captain Charlie for that awesome boat ride and educational tour! After the boat ride, we proceeded to see the baby alligators and learned how these little creatures could bite off your finger. The owner's son so gracefully wrapped the baby alligator's mouth with tape before handing him over to my son to hold. James, my son, loved experiencing this firsthand. We then went to their wildlife park which are animals rescued in the wild. James got to feed a tiger cub with a bottle and then was escorted to sit by and pet a tiger that was a few months old. We had the wonderful opportunity to meet the owner before leaving thanking him for such a wonderful time! This is not only a park but a family owned park that makes the atmosphere one of warmth and just plain fun! You have to go if you ever have the chance or if you're ever in that area...just take the time and go. You WON'T regret it!!

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Awesome!!! Best attraction of our trip.
By Tom from Illinois from Edwardsville, IL on 7/15/2010
Pros:
Short wait for boat ride, Friendly, Got us a Gator
Cons:
Animal exhibits,
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Smart Destinations :

Great experience. "Captain Tim" did a great job finding us a gator and showing us the everglades. Only a half hour ride, but since we had kids with us it was long enough. Some of the animal exhibits were small and unimpressive, but the animals looked healthy and well taken care of.

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Address

1006 N. U.S. Highway 27
Weston, FL 33327

Phone: 954-389-0202

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