Florida Everglades Private Night Airboat Ride Tour

Summary

On this Everglades National Park nighttime airboat tour, glide along the grassy water at speeds of up to 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour while listening to fun facts and learning about the area’s subtropical ecosystem. Your seasoned captain gives you tips on how to spot a variety of wildlife—like alligators, fish, turtles, and wading birds—and listen for the sounds of the Everglades’ nocturnal creatures. This private night tour has its advantages over the larger, public tour, including a smaller boat that travels deeper into the Everglades and for a longer period of time. During the daytime hours, check out the exhibits inside Sawgrass Recreation Park, just a 25-minute drive from downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Reptile Exhibit features dozens of species that are both native and exotic to Florida—from turtles, iguanas and snakes to Cannibal, an imposing 1,000-pound (454-kilogram) alligator. Capture a frame-worthy picture during the 'Hold a Baby Alligator' experience, and feel free to ask the park’s handlers questions about how these animals live and survive in the wild. In the Glades Exhibit, watch a video called 'Our Everglades Story' and learn about the area's conservation efforts. Then, check out African spur thigh tortoises, which range in size from 20 to over 100 pounds (9 to over 45 kilograms) each, as well as rare gopher tortoises (rescued from a construction site), iguanas, and peacocks. Don't miss the Exotic Wildlife exhibit, where you can enjoy up-close views of wild cats—panthers, leopards, bobcats, caracals, and more.

Tour info

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1 hour
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Why take this tour?

For a fun and unique experience take a private night tour of the Florida Everglades by airboat. On your private tour you'll learn about the Everglades, Florida’s most remarkable natural treasure, as you blast over the swamp in a custom-made airboat – at night! In this 60-minute nighttime airboat adventure, visit exclusive locations in the Florida Everglades and discover the secrets of the untamed wilderness. This nighttime tour includes complimentary entrance to the exhibit area during daytime hours. Displayed pricing is based on nine (9) people in your party.

What’s included?

  • Private 60-minute nighttime airboat ride

  • Ear Protection

  • Admission to Sawgrass Recreation Park from 9AM - 5PM

  • Entry/Admission - Sawgrass Recreation Park

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Sawgrass Recreation Park

About operator:

Visit South Florida's greatest airboat attraction, Sawgrass Recreation Park. Embark on a thrilling airboat tour through the Florida Everglades. Our exhibits feature educational presentations, a chance to meet an alligator and adopted and rescued reptiles. Picnic areas, birthday parties, jon boat rentals for fishing camping, rv parking. The Gator Grill and the Sweet Tooth Cafe gourmet food trucks now open daily! Exclusive private and nighttime airboat tours are now available year round by reservation! Gator Nights tours every Wed. and Sat. nights at 8:30 p.m. Family owned and operated, open 7 days a week, 363 days a year! Just 25 minutes from the heart of Ft. Lauderdale and less than an hour from Miami, Palm Beach and Naples! Ample bus parking, large groups and student groups welcome. Our airboats are wide open to allow for a panoramic view of the Glades during your adventure. We can't wait to welcome you to our beautiful corner of Florida in the Everglades!

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