Come visit Sawgrass Recreation Park to see the best of the Florida Everglades! For a truly unique Everglades experience, sign up for Sawgrass' newest attraction - Gator Nights! Come and join one of our experienced captains as they take you and other guests across the Everglades at night! This tour includes an extended one-hour (60 minutes) nighttime airboat adventure in The Everglades. Tour meets at 8pm on Wednesday and Saturday nights, for a departure time at 8:30pm
You get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and are able to see and hear a variety of reptiles, insects, and amphibians. Our airboat captains use flashlights to search the waters for the telltale glow of the alligator’s eyes. Hear the sounds of the wildlife and native reptiles as you sneak through the grass on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Advance reservations are required for this Everglades airboat tour.
Guests who book our nighttime adventures are always welcome to visit us during the daytime hours to experience the exhibit areas as well. They are open from 9am - 5pm each day. To gain entrance you need to bring a copy of your voucher for your nighttime adventure along with a valid ID.
What's Included
- 60-minute join-in nighttime airboat adventure, airboat captain gratuity
- Exhibit entrances (during daytime business hours)
- Ear protection
- Onsite Complimentary Parking
Important Info
Children are allowed on board the airboats, children ages three and under are free Children ages six and under are required to wear a life jacket for safety. The Sawgrass Recreation Park Tour is suitable for children of all ages.
NOTE: Tour requires a (10) ten passenger minimum to operate on each tour date. Guests will be notified on the day of the tour if we have not met the minimum or if the tour is unable to operate due to inclement weather.
Hours
REGULAR HOURS
Our boats leave every 20 to 30 minutes from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
A final boat leaves at 5 p.m., but we recommend our guests arrive here no later than 4pm because our animal exhibits close at 5pm when the last boat boards.
HOLIDAY HOURS
Thanksgiving: Closed
December 14th: Final boat ride departs at 3:30pm | Exhibits close at 4:15pm | Store hours are 8am to 4:15pm
Christmas Eve: Final boat departs at 2pm | Exhibits close at 3pm | Store hours are 8am to 3:30pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Terms & Conditions for Gator Nights 60 Minute Nighttime Airboat Adventure
All tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable. We are unable to issue exchanges or refunds after a purchase has been made or for lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed tickets. Ticket package and prices are subject to change without notice.
All tours subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.
Instructions for fulfillment Gator Nights 60 Minute Nighttime Airboat Adventure
Reservations Required. You must call Sawgrass Recreation Parks, at least 24 hours in advance, at the number listed under Instructions for Fulfillment on your ticket to reserve your date and time. You will not be guaranteed a place on this tour without calling in advance. Please present this voucher(s) and photo identification to a representative.
