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Black Hammock Adventures

2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo, FL
As featured in Orlando for young kids
Ranked #1 of 1 tours in Oviedo
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Tours
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The Black Hammock is a unique attraction nestled in the heart of Florida and geared towards providing a “Real Florida” experience for all ages. When a...... more » Owner description: The Black Hammock is a unique attraction nestled in the heart of Florida and geared towards providing a “Real Florida” experience for all ages. When a guest arrives, they are greeted by "Hammy" the live 12’ alligator, his smaller alligator neighbors and other beautiful animals such as exotic Blue & Gold Macaws, a Ball Python and more! Airboat rides are available throughout the day where guests can journey through Lake Jesup; which is widely known for hosting one of the largest alligator populations in Florida (up to 10,000). Our USCG approved airboats piloted by experienced captains provides a thrilling yet safe adventure for all. Every ride is different as the natural scenery and wildlife changes with every season!After their journey guests can enjoy lunch or dinner at our on-site Black Hammock Restaurant where they can try our famous Gator Bites or choose from our menu with delicious meals made from scratch by our chef. Adults can lounge at our Lazy Gator Bar and take in the spectacular view of Lake Jesup. There are many beers and wines to choose from as well as our fully stocked liquor bar. Guests can listen to live music every weekend and watch the sunset. Great food, great fun, and a thrilling atmosphere! Black Hammock Adventures provides an experience like no other! « less
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Tampa, FL
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

First, let me say that Black Hammock is not exactly right around the corner, but don't let that deter you! On the backroads to get there, you get to see a little bit of Old Florida, which is rapidly disappearing. Once you get there, it WILL initially strike you as a biker bar, but go forth! Tickets are sold in... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

The gator experience was awesome the staff was great! We saw a ton of gators the day we went including a big mamma with ten baby's lined up on her back! It was a great time I would recommend it to anyone up for an airboat ride More

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Stony Creek, New York
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

On our week long trip to Disney World I wanted to do something NOT Disney, so we checked Tripadvisor and decided on an airboat ride to see some alligators in their natural surroundings and reviewer comments said Black Hammock was also a nice place to relax, have a drink, and watch the sunset. We went in the middle of the... More

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Windsor, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

I head out to Orlando once a year on a conference and my job is to look after the UK delegation and this year I wanted to get them away from the convention centre for a bit so proceeded to Google some options in Orlando. I actually came across Black Hammock on a blog and sunsequently looked them up on... More

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Orlando, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

Great activity for a family if you want to see Florida wildlife. Captain Steve knew exactly where to find alligators and birds of prey. We saw 10 foot alligators, alligator hatchlings, a bald eagle and all sort of other birds. Fun and educational! More

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Eau Claire, WI
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

We did the 30 minute ride through Groupon and were very satisfied with our experience. Our two teenage boys and our youngest really enjoyed the ride. We saw plenty of gators and other wildlife. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely a great memory for our family. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

The airboat ride is a 'must do' if you are in the area. It is well worth the money! Captain Steve was the best! More

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Round Rock, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

Captain Steve took us out for a fabulous ride on the airboat. We saw LOTS of alligators, wildlife, nesting spot of a bald eagle. Captain Steve was very knowledgeable about names of birds, reptiles, etc. He was infectious in his love of his job, preservation of the wetlands. Our 9 and 10 year old grandsons said that this was the... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2011
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I took the 1/2 hour airboat ride which was worth the price to get a guided tour of the large lake and we saw about 10 good sized gators, including a mother with 8 new babies. A large number of bird species are also beautiful. The ride is really a great experience for all ages. Although the tour driver stops... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011

We purchased our tickets thru groupon and were very satified with our experience at Black Hammock! The staff were very friendly and professional, providing an enjoyable experience to our whole family which included a 3 yr old and 7 yr old. Captain Joel was excellent....we ended up being out for almost an hour for our "30 minute" ride ensuring we... More

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