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    Sawgrass Recreation Park

    4.4 (466 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Captain and guest

    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

    Shirley N.

    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.

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    Laurie D.

    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.

    Amber J.

    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!

    Family from California, iowa,and florida

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

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    andrea s.

    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!!

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

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

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    It was a blast and Captain Jack was the best! Highly recommend checking it out, was a busy day, but didn't not wait long at all.

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    Captain Disco was awesome. Great information, saw a few alligators. Weather was cooler, but we had a nice time.

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    Looking for an amazing airboat tour of the Everglades but DON'T want to go to a tourist trap? This…read moreis your place! I did a lot of research and knew that I wanted more time on the airboat in the open nature and less time (or no time) at a Gator Farm looking at trapped animals. Several great reviews, the duration and price, and the ability to have a boat to ourselves? Blackwater was it, and we could NOT have made a better choice! Captain Gerald took amazing care of us, taking us into nooks and crannies that the big boats wouldn't get to, teaching us about how locals use the wild for medicine, food, and fun. He even took us to his beautiful home in the middle of the Everglades, where we learned about his amazing work as a preservationist. I expected a fun day and walked away with so much more: a renewed love of nature, a sense of awe at the work of our local preservationists, and an expanded knowledge about the history of my home state!

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    Had the best time on the Jungle Queen Riverboat for the jungle cruise. My family and I went this…read morepast week, and it was definitely a night to remember. The boat ride itself was so much fun, and once we arrived at the island with unlimited BBQ and the Polynesian show, the whole experience went from great to unforgettable. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun night out.

    Did this with a group from my husband's work they set everything up. Left towards the evening so…read morewe were able to catch the sunset which was stunning. A two story boat the cruses to the Jungle island. Drinks on the boat while you can sit or walk around while enjoying the scenery. Beautiful waterfront homes and yachts big ones little one. While your cruising other people wave to you they have a little bit of music playing. I enjoyed standing in the front it was very enjoyable and just loved the sunset Florida has some of the most beautiful sunsets incredible. We arrived at the island and greeted with friendly people where all the entertainment began. We sat down and ate they brought the food bbq to the table brought is drinks during the dinner they had live music that followed outside fire dancers and hula dancing. Then you were able to walk around the island birds a few animals jungle vibe. Than back on the boat for a ride back. Food was chicken which was tender and tasty. Ribs that feel off the bone with extra bbq sauce. Corn bread coleslaw.

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