Everglades Safari Park Tours

Glide through the Sawgrass Recreation Park on an airboat & see fascinating reptile exhibits up close**.**

Close to: Fort Lauderdale

• Everything you get: A 40-minute airboat tour led by an expert guide takes you through the Sawgrass Recreation Park at the UNESCO-listed Everglades. Enjoy a small-group ride and get close to rare wildlife like alligators and birds. Visit the reptile exhibit to see native species, including snakes and turtles.
• Why choose this: Airboat tours with a guide offer a more personalized experience, taking you to hidden areas most visitors miss.
• Upgrades: Choose the airboat tour with the wildlife show included along with transportation from Miami for a hassle-free round-trip journey.

Inclusions

• 40-minute airboat tour in Sawgrass Recreation Park
• Live English-speaking guide
• Entry to alligator and reptile exhibit
• Ear protection
• Wildlife show (as per option selected)
• Round-trip transportation from Miami (as per option selected)

• The boats are not wheelchair accessible but the exhibits are.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Let an expert local guide show you Florida’s wildlife up close on this airboat tour of Everglades National Park at Coopertown**.**

Close to**:** Miami

• Everything you get: Get a personalized, guided airboat tour of Everglades National Park, and learn about the Everglades’ wildlife & ecosystem. See Florida alligators, the Purple Gallinule, herons, and other wildlife thriving in their habitat. Meet the locals at Coopertown for more insight into their history & culture.
• Why choose this: The airboat tour, operating since 1945, offers a unique insight into the culture and evolution of the area, its people, and the ecosystem.

Inclusions

• 40-min guided airboat tour
• Access to the alligator exhibit

Exclusions

• Everglades National Park entrance fee ($20–$35 for those 16 years and older)
• Gratuities
• Food and beverage
• Transportation to and from the location

• The entrance fee to Everglades National Park is not included in your ticket. You’ll pay it separately at the gate at $35 per vehicle or $20 per person. Children 15 years and younger can enter for free.
• Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for the tour.
• Carry water, insect repellent, a hat, and sunscreen with you on this experience.
• The first airboat tour begins at 9am and the final airboat tour for the day departs at 4:30pm.
• Airboats depart every 20 to 30 minutes.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Zoom through Sawgrass Recreation Park on an airboat and encounter Florida’s native reptiles up close.

Close to: Fort Lauderdale

• Everything you get**:** Set out on a 40-minute airboat journey with a professional guide and explore the park’s wetlands, home to alligators, birds, and other wildlife. After your ride, visit the reptile exhibit, where you can see native species like snakes and turtles.
• Why choose this: Discover the natural beauty of Sawgrass Recreation Park with a thrilling airboat ride that takes you to untouched areas filled with wildlife.
• Upgrades: Opt for an airboat night tour to explore the wetlands after dark or choose a private airboat tour for a more exclusive experience.

Inclusions

• 40-min airboat tour
• Live English-speaking guide
• Entry to alligator and reptile exhibit
• Ear protection
• Nighttime airboat tour (as per option selected)
• Private airboat tour (as per option selected)

• The boats are not wheelchair accessible but the exhibits are.
• The night tour also comes with access to the alligator and reptile exhibit during the day of your visit.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

With transportation from multiple spots in Miami, this Everglades Holiday Park tour is an easy-breezy experience.

Pick-up points: Miami (Miami Beach & Bayside Marketplace)

• Everything you get: This 4-hour adventure that starts.at Miami, comes with an airboat ride, entry to Everglades Holiday Park, and an exciting wildlife show. Expert guides will share cool facts about the ecosystem in either English or Spanish depending on the tour you choose.You’ll even get a free photo to remember the trip by.
• Why choose this: It’s an easy, no-stress way to explore the Everglades. Transportation from Miami and expert guides make the whole experience smooth, fun, and full of great insights.

Inclusions

• Round-trip transportation from select locations in Miami (Miami Beach & Bayside Marketplace)
• Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (based on option selected)
• Entry to Everglades Holiday Park
• Airboat ride
• Wildlife show

• Tip: On the airboat ride, keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Florida panther. The Everglades is one of their last habitats.
• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• Be sure to pack comfortable shoes, water, bug spray, a hat, and some sunscreen for the trip.
• Find the complete details on departure times and locations here.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Spot alligators by spotlight & stargaze on this thrilling night airboat tour at Sawgrass Recreation Park.

Close to: Fort Lauderdale

• Everything you get: Take a 60-min airboat ride at night through the Everglades with a captain, as you search for alligators, and other reptiles, insects and amphibians. Use a flashlights to spot these creatures, plus get free daytime entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park exhibits.
• Why choose this: Combine the thrill of nighttime airboat ride, expert wildlife spotting, and immersive experience, all under a starry Everglades sky.

Inclusions

• 60-min nighttime airboat ride
• Complimentary entrance to exhibits at Sawgrass Recreation Park during the day
• Ear protection
• Free parking onsite
• Airboat captain gratuity

Exclusions

• Food and beverages

• These night tours are only available for those who make advance reservations so book your Everglades adventure online beforehand.
• To visit the exhibit areas at Sawgrass Recreation Park between 9am and 5pm, bring your night tour voucher and a valid ID for entry.
• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.
• Each tour requires at least 10 passengers to operate. Guests will be notified on the tour day if the minimum isn’t met or if the tour is canceled due to bad weather.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Go on an airboat tour through Everglades National Park, a one-of-a-kind UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Pick-up point: South Beach, Miami

• Everything you get: Enjoy a 45-min guided airboat tour through Everglades National Park and spot alligators, turtles, and exotic birds in their natural habitat. Attend a wildlife presentation to learn more about the wetland and its inhabitants. This tour includes round-trip transportation, making for a seamless Everglades adventure.
• Why choose this: Get right in the midst of the action on this Everglades National Park tour that gives you direct access to the actual Everglades, not just surrounding marshes.

Inclusions

• Round-trip transportation from meeting point in South Beach, Miami
• Entry to Everglades National Park
• 45-min guided airboat tour
• Expert English-speaking guide
• 15-min wildlife presentation
• Opportunities to spot wildlife like turtles, exotic birds, and alligators in their natural habitat

• Bring sun protection, mosquito repellent, and plenty of water to stay comfortable throughout your tour.
• You’ll get round-trip bus transportation from easy pickup spots in Miami Beach (between 7500 and 600 Collins Ave) or downtown at 340 Biscayne Blvd.
• A heads-up, this is the real Everglades, not a zoo. Wildlife sightings, including alligators, depend on nature’s mood, season, weather, and time of day all play a role.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Private Everglades airboat tour with wildlife exhibits—no crowds, just your group, and meet an alligator!

Starting point: Sawgrass Recreation Park (25 miles west of Fort Lauderdale)

• Everything you get: This 60-min private airboat tour zooms across the Sawgrass Recreation Park at 40mph. It includes the alligator & reptile exhibit with a 1,000-pound alligator known as Cannibal, plus the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience with expert handlers. You can even choose between group sizes of 4, 6, 12, or 15 according to your preference.
• Why choose this: It’s just you and your group. No strangers, no crowds. This private tour offers an intimate way to experience the Everglades.

Inclusions

• Entry to Sawgrass Recreation Park
• 60-min private airboat tour
• Entry to alligator & reptile exhibit
• ”Meet a Baby Alligator” experience
• Gratuity for airboat captain
• Ear protection
• Free parking onsite
• Groups of 4, 6, 12, or 15 (as per option selected)

• Children aged 6 and under need to wear a life jacket while they are on the airboat.
• Children aged 3 and under can board the airboat for free.
• Pregnant women can participate as well, but it is recommended they consult a doctor before the experience.
• Private tours get reserved fast, so make sure to book your experience at least a week in advance.
• Service animals are allowed in the Park but at your own risk. They are not allowed on the airboat. Those with mobility issues can participate in the airboat tour. The airboats are not wheelchair-accessible, but assistance is provided in case necessary.
• The animal exhibits are wheelchair-accessible, and wheelchairs are available at no cost at the Park.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.