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A Year of Everglades Airboat Access at Sawgrass Recreation Park, Weston
An annual pass that provides unlimited daytime general-admission 30-minute airboat tours, exhibit access and member discounts for 365 days at Sawgrass Recreation Park—essential for repeat visits to the Everglades.
A Year of Everglades Airboat Access at Sawgrass Recreation Park, Weston.
Glide across the glassy water of the Everglades and watch sawgrass blur at speed: the Florida Resident Annual Pass at Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston begins on the date of your first visit and unlocks a year of access to a 30-minute airboat tour, rescued-reptile exhibits and daily educational presentations.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Thirty minutes across the Everglades
The included daytime airboat adventure is a focused, 30-minute run that skims wet prairie and river at speed, offering repeated chances across the year to spot native and endangered wildlife from the craft.
Rescued reptiles and close encounters
Exhibit areas feature adopted and rescued reptiles with daily educational presentations; visitors can add the signature 'Meet a Baby Alligator' experience to get a hands-on moment with a native predator.
Year-round access and member savings
The annual pass includes unlimited daytime general-admission airboat adventures for 365 days from the first visit and carries member perks such as 10% off select private and nighttime airboat adventures and Gator Emporium purchases.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
Check in, choose whether to ride and be scheduled for a daytime departure; the airboat outing is a compact, 30-minute blast across broad waterways punctuated by wildlife sightings. After the ride, exhibits and live presentations slow the pace—reptiles on display, the chance to meet a baby alligator, and a visit to the onsite food truck and emporium round out the day.
THE RIDE
Thirty minutes across the Everglades
The included daytime airboat adventure is a focused, 30-minute run that skims wet prairie and river at speed, offering repeated chances across the year to spot native and endangered wildlife from the craft.
THE WILDLIFE
Rescued reptiles and close encounters
Exhibit areas feature adopted and rescued reptiles with daily educational presentations; visitors can add the signature 'Meet a Baby Alligator' experience to get a hands-on moment with a native predator.
THE MEMBER BENEFIT
Year-round access and member savings
The annual pass includes unlimited daytime general-admission airboat adventures for 365 days from the first visit and carries member perks such as 10% off select private and nighttime airboat adventures and Gator Emporium purchases.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who benefits most — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a camera for wildlife and exhibit shots. Have valid ID available—it's required to issue and use annual passes.
The annual pass begins on the date of first visit and includes unlimited daytime general-admission airboat adventures for 365 days, plus 10% off select private and nighttime airboat adventures and Gator Emporium purchases.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the annual pass become active?
The pass begins on the date of your first visit.
Are airboat rides mandatory with the pass?
No; boat rides are not mandatory. If you'd like to ride, let staff know at check-in and they will schedule you a departure time.
How long is the included daytime airboat tour?
The standard daytime airboat adventure is a 30-minute tour.
What are the rules for children?
Children ages 3 and under are free. Children ages 6 and under are required to wear a life jacket for safety. The tour is suitable for children of all ages.
What member discounts come with the pass?
Annual passholders receive 10% off Private Airboat Adventures, Nighttime Airboat Adventures and Gator Emporium Gift Shop purchases.
Is identification required to buy or use an annual pass?
Yes. Valid ID is required to issue and use all annual passes.