Sawgrass Recreation Park

     One-of-a-kind airboat tour in the heart of the Florida Everglades. Come visit this family owned and operated classic South Florida attraction deep in the swamp. With a recent half-million dollar renovation, Sawgrass now offers two exclusive adventures, the daytime Private Tour and the nighttime Red Eye Tour! Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida's most remarkable treasure, the Everglades. As one of the rare subtropical ecosystems, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries.
     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. This once in a lifetime adventure will create lasting memories as you discover the secrets of this untamed wilderness. Start your adventure with a 30 minute airboat tour of the Florida Everglades. Your tour will be guided by one of the experienced captains who have received extensive training.
     During the tour, you'll listen to tales of how the Seminole and panther once coexisted in this lush wilderness. Also, you'll 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. The reptile exhibit features dozens of species both native and exotic to Florida. Along with their friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, their 1,000-pound alligator. 
     Handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. Be sure to bring your camera, so you can capture the excitement of you cradling one of these majestic animals with the "Hold a Baby Alligator" experience. 
     Your adventure will include a visit to the Exotic Wildlife exhibit. Predators Unlimited is a separate organization that brings a variety of animals to the park each day to visit. They strive to educate and enlighten the public about endangered species like the Florida Panther. Playful critters abound and amaze as you can see many different animals that often include panthers, lepoards and wolves.
     While you are at Sawgrass please don't miss the "Swamp"yard Island! You and your family can interact and feed many of their animals at this exhibit. 
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