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Flying In An Airboat
Some day soon take a quick trip south of Palm Beach
of fun. At Sawgrass Recreation Park you can take one of many
exotic reptile wildlife exhibit.
At Sawgrass Recreation Park you can sign up for one of
their daytime airboat adventure rides through the cattail covered
swamp. The daytime airboat ride tour is exactly what it says, a
30-minute guided tour in an airboat during the day. Along your
guided tour you’ll hear stories from your airboat captain of how
the Seminole Indians and the Florida panther existed in these
swamps. While skimming over the water you’ll catch glimpses
of alligators, swamp birds and perhaps a snake or two. Should
you want a “special” airboat trip for your group only, call and
book a Private Tour. This private tour can range from a 30-minute
private guided tour to a longer tour depending on your requests.
After your airboat tour you’re invited to visit the Glades Exhibit
that features African Spur Thigh Tortoises, Iguanas, Peacocks
and even a mine where you can pan for gems and sharks
teeth.
For a truly unique Everglades experience, you need to sign
up for Gator Nights – see the Everglades come alive at night.
Join one of their experienced captains as they take you and your
guests across the Everglades at night! The Gator Nights Tours
run on Wednesdays and Saturdays nights and depart at 8:30 pm
(be there by 8:00). This tour includes an extended one-hour (60
minute) nighttime airboat adventure of the Everglades. You will
get to visit exclusive locations in the Everglades and will be able
to see and hear a variety of reptiles, insects, and amphibians.
the telltale glow of an alligator’s glistening eyes. Hear the sounds
of the wildlife and native reptiles come alive as you sneak though
the grass on a once in a lifetime adventure. Guests who book
the nighttime adventures are always welcome to visit Sawgrass
Recreation Park during the daytime hours to experience the
exhibit these areas as well. The park is open from 9 a.m. until 5
p.m. daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas.
So take some time to enjoy a truly Florida adventure. Stop by
on an airboat.
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