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Forty Minutes on the Sawgrass: An Everglades Airboat That Ends with a Baby Alligator and a Gator Grill Lunch
A 40-minute daytime airboat across Florida’s Everglades followed by reptile exhibits, a baby-alligator meet-and-greet, and lunch at the Gator Grill — a concise guide to what to expect.
Forty Minutes on the Sawgrass: An Everglades Airboat That Ends with a Baby Alligator and a Gator Grill Lunch.
Glide across the sawgrass of South Florida for a brisk 40 minutes, eyes sweeping the river of grass for wading birds and marsh-edge wildlife before stepping ashore to meet rescued reptiles and hold a baby alligator — then finish the outing with tacos or a burger at the on-site Gator Grill.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 40-minute airboat through the Everglades
The core of the Adventure Package is a 40-minute airboat tour that takes you gliding across Florida’s Everglades and brings you face-to-face with native wildlife up close.
Reptile exhibits and a baby alligator encounter
After the ride, explore exhibit areas of adopted and rescued reptiles and capture the meet-a-baby-alligator moment with your camera.
Casual lunch at the Gator Grill
Wrap the visit with lunch at the Gator Grill, which serves tacos, burgers and other casual options on-site as part of the Adventure Package experience.
What the day feels like
What the Adventure Feels Like
The tour moves with brisk efficiency: a daytime airboat run across the Everglades, followed by hands-on time in reptile exhibits and a staged meet-and-greet with a baby alligator, all offered as an all-season package at Sawgrass Recreation Park.
THE RIDE
A 40-minute airboat through the Everglades
The core of the Adventure Package is a 40-minute airboat tour that takes you gliding across Florida’s Everglades and brings you face-to-face with native wildlife up close.
THE ANIMALS
Reptile exhibits and a baby alligator encounter
After the ride, explore exhibit areas of adopted and rescued reptiles and capture the meet-a-baby-alligator moment with your camera.
THE MEAL
Casual lunch at the Gator Grill
Wrap the visit with lunch at the Gator Grill, which serves tacos, burgers and other casual options on-site as part of the Adventure Package experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this package suits best — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The airboat portion of the Adventure Package runs 40 minutes.
Meet at Sawgrass Recreation Park, 1006 US-27 Weston, FL 33327, United States.
Bring a camera to capture the airboat scenery and the “Meet a Baby Alligator” experience.
On-site dining is available at the Gator Grill, which serves tacos, burgers and other casual items.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the airboat ride?
The airboat ride is 40 minutes long.
Where do I meet for the tour?
Meeting is at Sawgrass Recreation Park, 1006 US-27 Weston, FL 33327, United States.
Will I see wildlife on the ride?
The tour glides across the Everglades and brings you face-to-face with native wildlife up close.
Can I meet a baby alligator?
Yes — the Adventure Package includes a 'Meet a Baby Alligator' experience in the reptile exhibit areas.
Is food available at the park?
Yes — the Gator Grill on site offers tacos, burgers and other casual options as part of the visit.
Is this experience available year-round?
The package is available all season long.