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Sawgrass Recreation Park

1006 N. U.S. Highway 27, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33327
954-389-0202
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Type: State Parks, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: Visit Ft. Lauderdale’s greatest airboat attraction, Sawgrass Recreation Park. Embark on a thrilling airboat tour through the Florida Everglades. Our... more » Owner description: Visit Ft. Lauderdale’s greatest airboat attraction, Sawgrass Recreation Park. Embark on a thrilling airboat tour through the Florida Everglades. Our exhibits feature timed shows where you can hold an alligator and visit magnificent mammals such as the Florida Panther or the Black Leopard. Picnic areas, birthday parties, camping, rv parking. Exclusive private and nighttime airboat tours are now available year round! Open 7 days a week! Just 25 minutes from the heart of Ft. Lauderdale! « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We went primarily for the air boat ride, and it proved to be very enjoyable. Our captain was amusing and informative. Seeing a 14ft gator was a thrilling experience. The wildlife exhibits were average though, but it was a good opportunity to see local animals that are otherwise difficult to see. Its a fun time out. I would recommend planning... More

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New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We enjoyed the day here because the temperature was a comfortable 65 to 70 degrees but that meant that there were no wild alligators to be seen. Also, the water levels in the glades were very low so the airboat tour was cut short. The good part was the small zoo of native Florida animals to see afterwards and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Beforehand I had said that I wouldn't dare to do this but finally agreed. It is a wonderful experience and is literally the coolest thing I have ever done. The staff on the air boats know just about everything and our 'driver' Cathy was amazing. You could just tell that she loves her work. Definitely something everyone should do if... More

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39 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

We've always wanted to go on an airboat ride in the Florida everglades and this place did not disappoint. Very easy to find - no need for reservations; but you may need to call and see if the boats are going out due to drought conditions. The drivers are very knowledgeable and the ride feels quite safe. There's also an... More

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SawgrassRecPark, Owner at Sawgrass Recreation Park, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for taking your time to write a review. More

Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Rode over the swamp on an airboat and saw several alligators! Walked through the reptile zoo and held a little alligator. Good times! The staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Great attraction for all!

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SawgrassRecPark, Owner at Sawgrass Recreation Park, responded to this review
16 May 2013

We love hearing great things about our staff! Thank you and thank you for your visit! More

Willemstad, Curacao
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

During our visit to Sawgrass we decided to go for a trip to the Everglades to experience fan boat riding. This is a must do thing!!! The daily tours are 30 minutes and are very informative.

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SawgrassRecPark, Owner at Sawgrass Recreation Park, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Excellent! Thank you for your review! More

Eau Claire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The airboat ride was a neat experience if you haven't done it before. We were able to see several aligators. The presentations and animals that you see in the, "zoo," afterwards are great. The staff are very friendly and passionate about their jobs. I would recommend this to others of all ages.

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SawgrassRecPark, Owner at Sawgrass Recreation Park, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review. We are glad you enjoyed yourself. More

Maarssen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The four of us rented a private air boat for an hour. Captain Chuck was driving. He is very friendly and tells great stories about the Everglades. It was a great experience and we saw a number of alligators.

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SawgrassRecPark, Owner at Sawgrass Recreation Park, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Chomp, Chomp, Chomp is alligator for, Thanks for the visit! =) More

Sacramento, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My first trip to the Everglades, and we really didn't see much. There was one Alligator. Spent some time in the zoo, and this one really should be shut down. The enclosures are not sufficient to allow species-appropriate habitat or behavior. It's the same old wire cages that they USED to have in zoos before we realized how cruel it... More

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SawgrassRecPark, Owner at Sawgrass Recreation Park, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Sorry your visit was not what you expected. As for our enclosures, we not only meet requirement sizes but we exceed them by more than double. We love and care for each any every animal and always give them top notch care. More

Tacoma
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Enjoyed our ride on the air boat. Wish it was longer than 30 minutes. Was there during the feeding of the big cats. They have a nice little gift shop and food was available, but we didn't eat. Make sure to wear sunscreen, water and sunglasses.

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SawgrassRecPark, Owner at Sawgrass Recreation Park, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Thank you for your visit! Next time you come out check out our private tours, they go out for 30+ minutes and are a fun exclusive way to see the glades! More

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