Everglades Airboat Rides – Sawgrass Recreation Park

Explore Florida’s Everglades by Airboat!

Start your adventure with an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades! Feel the excitement as you glide across miles of river on an airboat at speeds up to 40 mph. Learn the history of Florida’s most remarkable treasure–The Everglades and get up-close and personal with the Everglades’ native wildlife.

After your airboat ride, explore our reptile sanctuary featuring over 50 reptiles that have been adopted and rescued including tortoises and iguanas. Take a walk on the wild side with our main reptile exhibit, the original dinosaur, the Florida Alligator. Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of meeting a baby alligator.

Be sure to stop by The Gator Grill for lunch before you leave. Enjoy Gator Bites, tacos, burgers, and more at our on-site food truck. Souvenirs, snacks, and beverages are available in the Gator Emporium.

Family Friendly Airboat Adventures

Children of all ages are allowed on the airboats

Children ages three and under ride free

Children ages six and under must wear a life jacket

Reservations Required, Please Book in Advance!

We are currently requiring reservations for all guests to our park. Please select your approximate 1-hour time frame of arrival when purchasing your tickets, i.e. 9:00 a.m. indicates an arrival and check in time between 9-10 a.m. airboat departure times are rolling based on arrival and are usually within 30 minutes or less.