Fort Lauderdale: Gator Nights 60-Min Everglades Airboat Adventure

About this experience

Gator Nights is a 60-minute evening airboat adventure through the Florida Everglades, departing from Sawgrass Recreation Park on U.S. 27 near Fort Lauderdale. The Everglades is one of the largest subtropical wetlands in the world, covering roughly 1.5 million acres of sawgrass marshes, mangrove forests, and slow-moving waterways, and it is home to an estimated 200,000 American alligators. Nighttime is when these reptiles are most active and most visible, their eyes reflecting torch light across the water's surface. The guided ride runs for a full hour, giving considerably more time on the water than most short daytime trips. Note that transportation from Miami or Fort Lauderdale is not included, so guests will need to arrange their own way to the U.S. 27 departure point, where complimentary parking is available on site. Once the adventure begins, a trained airboat captain leads the flat-bottomed vessel through a network of channels and open water, guiding guests to spot alligators by the glow of their eyes in the darkness. Ear protection is provided, as airboat fans are loud at close range. The ticket covers a place on the 60-minute evening ride, captain gratuities, and entrance to on-site exhibits during daytime business hours. Booking is non-refundable, so confirm your travel dates before purchasing. Wheelchair access is not available at this location. Tickets are suited to adults and older children comfortable with open-air boat travel at night. Vehicles are not sold through this listing. Any vehicle used during the experience is supplied by the operator and returned at the end.

Highlights

• 60-minute evening airboat ride through the Florida Everglades
• Spot American alligators active after dark on the water
• Everglades covers 1.5 million acres of subtropical wetland
• Home to an estimated 200,000 American alligators
• Departs from U.S. 27 near Fort Lauderdale
• More time on the water than most short airboat tours

What is included

• 60 minute airboat evening tour
• Airboat captain gratuities
• Exhibit entrances (during daytime business hours)
• Ear protection
• Complimentary parking onsite

Not included

• Transportation from Miami or Fort Lauderdale

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.