Always wanted to go out on a fanboat and had a good experience at the Sawgrass Recreation Park. Found a brochure in our hotel in Plantation that offered a $3 per person discount, so my kids and I gave it a try. First, don't trust Google maps with this address as it is incorrect...MapQuest had the correct directions. The location... more

We visited in July of 2009 and took an airboat ride. We didn't see any alligators but saw many birds and had a nice time. The guide was very knowledgeable and was apoligetic about not seeing a gator. He explained that if Sawgrass was like a neighboring theme park we would have seen many gators...good point, cant control nature. The... more

I live in South Florida and have many guests who come to visit. So, needless to say I am always looking for something new and exciting to do. I have been on many airboat rides in the past and was looking for a new place to give a try, Sawgrass Recreation Park was it. I choose Sawgrass after reading about... more

We enjoyed the boat ride, the animals and the gift shops. But the surpise of our car being broken into while we were having fun, Ruined the rest of our day . Better Security would be appreciated and a Plus. " We would recommend with a warning!!!! !" more

Our Ohio family sought the warmth of South Florida for Spring Break and one of our day trips brought us here after visiting the nearby Outlet Mall. None of us had ever done anything like this. Our guide warned that we may or may not see a gator and after about 15 minutes, we did. He swam right up to... more

We visited Sawgrass Recreation Park during our recent vacation to south Florida. It was an awesome experience. Traveling thru the River of Grass at 35 miles an hour sideways was a thrill. We don't have children but this was something my husband wanted to do. We also got to see 3 huge alligators up close and personal. I would definitely... more

My wife and I visited while on vacation in Ft Lauterdale and it was probably the most interresting part of our vacation. The boatride was great, the staff very friendly, and VERY reasonably priced. We actually found a 2 for 1 offer at our hotel. We saw 3 aligators which were within 2-3 feet of the boat , amazing photos.... more

Highly recommend if in the Fort Lauderdale area. more

We arrived around 9:30 Sunday morning. Purchased our tickets and waited about a half hour for our trip. Captain Tim went over the safety instructions and warned us that we may or may not see any alligators. It was up to the gators. Then we we were off at 35 miles per hour skimming across the water. We traveled about... more