So when in alligator alley you must visit Sawgrass Recreation. The view is relaxing and it provides an Everglades feel for those in the area. You can take a ride on the airboat to visit the local wildlife safely. Then come inside to the gift shop and grab a magnet, Tshirt or what else ... stuffed alligator. You can also purchase something cool to drink and don't forget your souvenir pictures. read more

We wanted to maximize our time while in Florida for a cruise. Our ship offered a post shore excursion on an airboat to the Everglades then later to FLL. Years back we got a chance to visit Everglades National Park but never did an airboat. Our group of 36 people were taken here where we were given stickers with a letter on it. When your letter is called on the PA, you line up single file to get on the next available airboat. Earplugs are available if you need them. Our airboat tour was about twenty minutes. Just enough to appreciate the Everglades. We spotted one gator and a couple of birds. The airboat wasn't as noisy as I anticipated as the engine is in back. Hold on to your hats and baseball caps as it's windy. There's a gift shop and a food truck around the corner. You can visit the wildlife exhibit and there's a talk from a naturalist on the two gators in residency. There's an opportunity to pet a baby gator too. Now I can check off airboat experience off my bucket list. read more

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Such a great time! The captain was great and made everyone feel comfortable and informed. It was hot so gators were hiding but we had a great time still. Boat 7 Justin was great! After the boat we encountered some alligators and met another very kind and informative guy that held some baby gators while my kiddos were able to pet it. We are at the food truck and it was affordable and tasty! Highly recommend for the price you can't pass this up! read more

We arrived with the Big Bus Tour from Miami. It was about a 5 hour trip. It was FANTASTIC! The airboat ride was very fun and Captain Jack shared a lot about the rover and what's in it. I highly recommend as a day trip! read more

It was very organized! Our tour guide, capt Darius was very knowledgeable and he really made an effort for us to have a great tour and see alligators. Loved the exhibits! My kids enjoyed meeting Crystal and Cannibal . Staff was friendly! read more

Great value for money . Airboat ride was fun .and the reptile show after was interesting and cute ! read more

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Amazing! I would highly recommend Captain Jimmy for your boat ride. He was very knowledgeable and informative. it was a beautiful day and great experience. Uncle Joe was thrilled to check this off his bucket list. Thank you Summer for helping us get this booked. You were so thoughtful and kind. read more

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Everyone was so informed and friendly. It was a great experience! Captain Andrew was funny and made the night boat ride memorable. Would really recommend the Night Airboat tour we saw so many Alligators! read more

We had an excellent time. The ride started on time and lasted 40 minutes which I felt was a nice amount of time to be out on the boat. Our captain was knowledgeable and I felt safe. We didn't see any gators, but I still loved the ride just the same. There is also a very small animal area that you can look at a couple of gators and turtles and things like that up close and there's a food truck that serves alligator. Those were fun touches. read more

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Sometimes you have to do touristy things even in your own backyard. We decided to take an airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreational Park. Honestly, there is not much to it besides a gift shop and an air boat tour, but that is all we were looking for. The tour itself is on a large 20+ passenger open airboat. You go out for about 40 minutes. When the boat is moving it is very loud, but the captain will stop occasionally for snapping some pics of alligators or otherwise answering your questions. The captains clearly focus on making sure you see alligators if at all possible. The funnest part of the tour is blasting through the canals and grassy swamp areas at 30mph. The ride is smooth and I don't think anyone would be too scared -- but its definitely fun. Only the folks in the front row got a little bit wet, but not bad. We bought a package online for $60 that included the tour, a free hat or T-shirt, a souvenir photo, and a bottle of water. Honestly that seemed like a great value, but then we realized that as Florida residents (with photo ID) we could actually upgrade to an annual pass at no charge! No complaints about the value for what we paid. My only negative on this tour is that we have taken airboat tours south of Miami that had more interesting everglades views. However, I would take this tour again, and recommend it without reservation if you are not venturing deeper into the everglades. read more

We ordered our tickets online, zero issue, check in the gift shop, they immediately got us on the next boat. I originally purchased 5 tickets and needed to cancel two tickets they were very accommodating no issues, credit back on my card. The airboat ride was informative, we had Adam, he took us all over the everglades for about 40 minutes. We saw two alligators, a lizard and birds. Enjoyable, the Airboat is LOUD, they even give you ear plugs, didn't bother me the noise but others in my group used the ear plugs and was fine. Highly recommend. Beautiful sunny day. After we went to the sanctuary and enjoyed hearing about the gators, lizards and snakes very informative. Def check it out and you can buy lunch there, we saw some food trucks. read more

Waiting too long, 11AM tour but not started until 11:30 because bus tour cut in the waiting line. They loaded the people on the bus and not care about us in line. That was unfair and uncustom to American. The 50 reptiles on website were not 50 species. Please be present close to the numbers. The ride were good and enjoyed but need to improve more for customers. read more

The place is very nice, and the process was easy. The staff was friendly and made things smooth. However, we were quite disappointed with the overall experience. We didn't see any alligators during the tour, which was the main reason for booking. In addition, our boat broke down near the end of the trip, and we had to wait about 15 minutes for a replacement, while the total tour time is only 40 minutes. read more

Had a blast on a beautiful day on Captain Andrews airboat. We were able to see three gators on our midday trip, sunning themselves on the banks and in the grass. Tickets were very easy to purchase. The workers were super friendly, full of information, the ticket and gift shop is very clean and well organized, plenty of cool trinkets to buy as well as unique shirts, hats, and other items. The whole back wall is a cooler full of cold drinks and beer. Our trip was exciting and enjoyable. The airboats are loud but they offer free earplugs. Once it gets up to speed, the breeze is amazing and the turns are smooth as butter. Andrew took us by a few spots where he knows the gators hang out and we got to see a few cool guys sunbathing. The Everglades are just so beautiful and this gives you front row seats to the river of grass. After your excursion, they allow you to tour their reptile sanctuary, most notable are the adorable little gators at the front. The keepers in this area are incredibly knowledgeable and let us pet the gator. I appreciate the resident pass, where if you go once, you get a cool card where you can return for free for the year, as well as a 10% off discount. We definitely plan to return soon! read more

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We had the absolute BEST time visiting sawgrass recreation park. Our family loves gators so we planned two excursions in one day to increase our odds of seeing some. We checked in at the office and were given wristbands with our boat number on it. Before our boat left we headed down to the little exhibit area where we were able to see gators of various sizes, touch them, and view other animals. Our captain for our day ride was captain Michael. He was wonderful, patient, and made the trip fun! We saw three tiny gators which was a win because the prior boats hadn't seen any due to the heat. Luckily we went out at 4:30 when it was starting to cool down. We used the restrooms on site prior to heading to dinner at sawgrass mills mall which is a 15 minute ride away. We had dinner and then made our way back to the dock for a night trip! It was by far the most FUN thing we have done on our vacation. The dark sky gives it more of an adventurous feeling as we zoomed through the Everglades looking for gators using only a small flashlight. It was magnificent! We saw 11 gators in total some small and one HUGE who scared the dickens out of me- I LOVED it and highly recommend a night ride if you are up for it. Captain Disco was awesome and very knowledgeable. We will absolutely be back!! read more

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My sister organized an Everglade Tour through Miami Tours while we were vacationing in Miami. We were transported via a double decker bus from the Miami Tour location. The bus driver provided historic details throughout the ride. The actual transportation ride was longer than the Everglade tour itself. After arriving at Sawgrass, there is a couple minutes to use the restroom before boarding the airboat. Earplugs are provided. Hats are to be worn backwards to avoid them flying off during the tour. A photo op can be taken advantage of before boarding the boat and purchased afterwards if one wishes. During our tour the gators were scarce; only seeing two the entire time and no other animals at all. Our tour lasted about 30 minutes. Our tour guide was ok, nothing too impressive. After the airboat tour one can stroll through animal exhibits and the gift shop. We were hoping to dine at the Gator Grill; however, the grill was closed after our tour. Overall, after experiencing the amazing airboat tour in Louisiana, this airboat tour was extremely disappointing to me. My feeling was a waste of time and money. I also found it distasteful how many times the Miami Tour bus driver and Sawgrass boat driver mentioned/requested tips. read more

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The staff was knowledgable and super friendly. Had a great time with our family-Thank you

Had a great time . All of the staff were friendly and answered all questions. Will definitely be back!

I had a friend in town who was visiting Florida for the first time and he had never been on an airboat so I knew we had to come here. We got our tickets online and had an easy check in when we arrived. There was about an hour before we could get on the boat so we grabbed some beers and walked around the area. They had some animals to check out, a little alligator show, and some shops. It was cute but definitely a quick walk through. The airboat was fun! Obviously you can't control the wildlife so we only saw one gator but it was still cool to drive around the water and learn more about the habitat. The whole experience was maybe 2.5 hours but overall we had a good time. read more

Sawgrass Recreation Park - Parks Near Me - Weston, Florida

We've lived in South Florida for close to a decade and I've never had the opportunity to take an airboat ride in the Everglades! When we had company in town for the holidays, we wanted to all take an airboat ride out together. I looked at a few different companies and Sawgrass Recreation Park seemed to have the best reviews and they were our top selection for vendors. Before booking, check their online website and the Yelp page for any promos currently being offered. We got a few dollars off by using promo code "RackCard" that was found on a brochure in the local mall (however this offer expired at the end of 2023). For the tour we booked in advance, we chose the group tour session for $26/person which included general admission to the park (to see the various animals on site) and also a 30 minute airboat ride. We arrived at the start of our time window and checked in at the tour center and were provided our armbands for our tour and were warmly greeted by staff. We walked around to see the various animals and they frequently have a baby gator out to take photos with guests. Our time window for the boat tour was 5 pm and right at sunset, it's a beautiful time to book a boat tour if you can. The staff lines everyone up and escorts everyone to their boat and introduces you to your two boat captains. The captains take you out in the Everglades and give you a brief overview of the area. We didn't see any gators during our tour but either way we still really enjoyed the boat ride and was an amazing experience and all staff was super nice and welcoming. It's a true A+ experience! read more

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Had such a great time. Only saw one gator very briefly but our guide tried really hard to track it down again. The airboat was a blast. Gator bites were delish. We loved the exhibit as well, Nick is so knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. read more

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What an amazing place to visit with friends, family and large groups. I can't wait to go back for an airboat ride. This is a family owned business. The owners grew up here in Broward county. They have been providing Everglades fun for two generations. Are you adventurous? They have airboat rides at night! I'm sure that the ride is exciting to say the least. Go for the gators, go for family fun, and go to support this local family owned business. read more

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Had a blast and despite the chilly weather, we still saw a couple of gators. Definitely recommend going here.

Nice and helpfull people information was great I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn about local wildlife. read more

Sawgrass Recreation Park - Family from California, iowa,and florida - Parks Near Me - Weston, Florida

What a great way to see and experience the Florida Everglades. Captain Mike gave us a great tour showing us the amazing wildlife. read more

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We were in Miami to watch the Dolphins vs Raiders game but the next day before heading to the airport, we stopped by Sawgrass Recreation Park. It was easy to get a ticket for the boat ride through the Everglades. While waiting for our boat, we had the chance to see alligators, iguanas and other kinds of reptiles at their sanctuary. The staff are all friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the animals they've either rescued or adopted. According to one of the staff, some of the animals are being rehabilitated before getting released back to their natural habitat. You can see that they're well fed and taken care of. You have the option to purchase the souvenir photo their photographer takes before getting in the boat. I bought mine because it's actually a great picture. Great photographer at last! The tour guide was nice, informative, and didn't waste anyone's time on cringe jokes one hears on a lot of these group tours. It was great to see birds, alligators, and the different kinds of grass that grow in the area. It wasn't a full blown Indiana Jones adventure but good enough for the amount you pay. Also, they have an excellent crew there at Sawgrass! Thanks for the nice experience. read more

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Awesome fun! Captain Disco did a fantastic job finding the gators and educating us. Great time and great staff!

Really a top notch well run attraction. Once we checked in on an early afternoon at the registration counter with a very friendly staff member inside the store and given our free earplugs, the wait was under 10 minutes to get on an airboat. Mr. Disco our boat captain was nice and funny the entire time talking about the Everglades and the animals that live there. The 40 minute ride was just the right amount of time to stay on the boat. Don't forget to check out the exhibits, which showcase a lot of other animals. You can also buy a bag of sand and sift for arrowheads and crystals, which is fun. There is a restaurant on site, but we brought our own sandwiches to sit in the Chickee hut and enjoy the free roaming peacocks and cats after the boat ride. read more

Sawgrass Recreation Park - Gator encounter by the exhibit area is worth visiting. - Parks Near Me - Weston, Florida

What a fun little adventure! We did the basic package which got us into the exhibit and the air boat. It was totally worth it. We got to pet a baby alligator and got the air boat ride where we saw birds and an alligator. The gift shop has hats, magnets, plushies, ornaments, refreshments and more! read more

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Very crowded and rushed. We did not see a thing. I know there is no guarantee but it seemed like the driver didn't go out of his way to find anything. Probably won't return, Or recommend. read more

We took an airboat ride through the Everglades hoping to spot alligators, but only saw one the entire time. Turns out, when it's really hot (like around 2-3 PM), they don't come out as much. If you're planning to go, aim for early morning or just before sunset, better chance of sightings and you get a gorgeous view. Nature doesn't always deliver on demand, and that's part of the beauty (and gamble) of seeing real wildlife. We'll definitely try again another time of year. Oh! and bring cash for tips! read more

Our experience was wonderful! We enjoyed the exhibits and the souvenir shop was very nice -t-shirts and hoodies are very good quality. The boat trip was tremendous and our Captain Mike was very knowledgeable. All in all, a great trip and well worth the price. read more

My wife and I have been here before and had a great time, and saw gators and turtles in their natural habitat. Plus many beautiful birds. This time, we brought our 5 teenaged grandkids back after a cruise. We had another great time, but didn't see a gator. ( Thus the 4 Stars) But the kids loved the AirBoat, Capt. Ron and being able to interact with a baby gator named Sgt Pepper. The staff was amazing, and the get the ADDED tee-shirt. I wore mine from 2018 and it still looks new. Now I have two. Oh, and grab lunch at the Food Truck. Order some Gator TidBits. The kids loved them. read more

Sawgrass Recreation Park - The Gang - Parks Near Me - Weston, Florida

Great to see the River of Grass with a few alligators swimming around. Captain Adam was very knowledgeable & his boating made us comfortable. read more

Exactly as advertised! Was on time and well organized! Fun first time experience for our family with our teens

My friends and I really enjoyed this visit to the Sawgrass Park. The three guides were very knowledgeable, interesting and sympathetic. Thank you very much. read more

We chose to do a private 1-hour tour and it was worth it! Captain Jack is a legend! He was very experienced and did a great job navigating and narrating the tour. He knew exactly where to find gators. We had a blast! an airboat tour was on my life bucket list and this was exactly how I imagined it read more

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What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with our Family! Thank you to Captain Andrew! What a pleasure it was to ride with him in Boat #13! read more

what a great time !! the weather was wonderful our captain was fun and knowledgeable about all the wildlife ! I would definitely recommend this adventure! yours . Linda Hurley Washington state read more

Sawgrass Recreation Park - Captain and guest - Parks Near Me - Weston, Florida

Air boat ride was ok, not a lot of gators out sunbathing but they can't control that. I was wearing an Army Veteran hat which they saw and said I get in free. They refunded my ticket cost. read more