Everglades Ticket - Sawgrass Recreation Park W/ Airboat Ride

Start the adventure with a 30 minute airboat tour of the Florida Everglades. Your tour will be guided by 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. Feel free to let your spirit soar as you view nature at its finest. Your adventure will include a visit to the Exotic Wildlife exhibit. A separate organization brings a variety of animals to the park each day to visit. Exotic Wildlife exhibit: They strive to educate and enlighten the public about endangered species like the Florida Panther, leopards, wolves, and even some surprise smaller mammals each day. The handlers are passionate about the care of these gentle animals and are happy to answer any questions. Please note that the variety of animals on display may change from day to day and there is no guarantee of specific animals at any time. 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 the friendly turtles and iguanas, you can learn about Cannibal, the 1000 pound alligator. The handlers are happy to demonstrate how these animals live and survive in the wild. There is also a variety of monitors and rescued exotic snakes. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the excitement of you cradling one of these majestic animals with the "Hold a Baby Alligator" experience. Duration 30 minutes ride + free time (total averaged time 2-2.5 hours) Schedule Park opens at 7:30 am but, airboats operate from 9:00 am every 30 minutes throughout the day until 3:30 pm. The final airboat leaves at 5:00 pm. The animal exhibits also close at 5:00 pm. Special schedule for: December 23 & 26 and January 1: tours will start just after 9:00 am until 3:30 pm with a final tour at 5:00 pm when the exhibits close. December 24th: Tours will start just after 9:00 am and will run every 20-30 minutes until the final tour at 2:00 pm when the exhibits close.