Fort Lauderdale: Florida Everglades Adventure Package Tickets at Sawgrass Recreation Park

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A guided airboat and wildlife experience at Sawgrass Recreation Park, including a 40-minute Everglades airboat ride and live alligator encounters.

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The Florida Everglades Adventure Package is an attraction based at Sawgrass Recreation Park, located off U.S. 27 near Fort Lauderdale, giving visitors access to one of North America's most significant wetland ecosystems. The Everglades covers roughly 1.5 million acres of subtropical wilderness, and this package puts guests directly into that landscape via a 40-minute airboat ride across the glades, with ear protection and a bottle of water included. For those exploring Orlando attractions and the wider South Florida region, this makes a strong day-trip option.

The airboat ride covers open water and marsh channels where native wildlife, including wading birds and alligators, can be observed at close range. Back on land, the exhibit areas feature rescued reptiles and live Florida alligators, with a dedicated handling session for a baby alligator. A photo souvenir keychain is included for all bookings. The Deluxe package adds a $15 credit at the on-site Gator Grill, a small bag of uncut gems redeemable at the Sawgrass Mining Co. exhibit, and a gator tooth souvenir. Note that the site is not wheelchair accessible and the cancellation policy is non-refundable, so confirm your date carefully before booking.

Why you'll love it

40-minute airboat ride across the Florida Everglades
Based at Sawgrass Recreation Park off U.S. 27, Fort Lauderdale
Ear protection and bottled water included with every ticket
Explore 1.5 million acres of subtropical wetland wilderness
Strong day-trip option from Orlando and wider South Florida

What's included

Admission to Sawgrass Recreational Park
40-minute Everglades airboat ride
Ear protection and a bottle of water
Photo souvenir keychain
Small souvenir bag of uncut gems to use at the Sawgrass Mining Co. located in the Glades Exhibit (Deluxe only)
$15.00 credit to the Gator Grill (Deluxe only)
Gator tooth in a bottle souvenir (Deluxe only)

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Good to know

Know before you go: Arrival and timing
Arrive at Sawgrass Recreation Park at 1006 U.S. 27 in good time before your airboat departure. The park covers a spread-out site, so allow a few minutes to get your bearings, collect any included items, and make your way to the boarding area.
During your visit
Ear protection is provided for the airboat ride and should be worn throughout.
Cameras and phones are welcome in the exhibit areas and on the airboat, so bring yours for the baby alligator encounter.
Food and drinks are not included in the standard package. The Gator Grill on site sells tacos, burgers, and similar fare. Deluxe ticket holders receive a credit to use there.
If you have the Deluxe package, look out for the Sawgrass Mining Co. in the Glades Exhibit area, where your included bag of uncut gems can be used.
Cancellation policy: These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Frequently asked

What is included in the Florida Everglades Adventure Package at Sawgrass Recreation Park?

The standard package includes admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park, a 40-minute Everglades airboat ride, ear protection, a bottle of water, and a photo souvenir keychain. The Deluxe package adds a small souvenir bag of uncut gems to use at the Sawgrass Mining Co., a 15-pound credit to the Gator Grill, and a gator tooth in a bottle souvenir.

How long is the airboat ride at Sawgrass Recreation Park?

The Everglades airboat ride lasts 40 minutes, taking you through the glades where you can observe native wildlife and the surrounding natural landscape.

What can I do at Sawgrass Recreation Park beyond the airboat ride?

Beyond the airboat ride, you can explore the exhibit areas to see rescued reptiles and Florida alligators, take part in a baby alligator encounter, and dine at the on-site Gator Grill, which serves tacos, burgers, and other food. Note that food and drinks are not included in the standard package price.