Virginia wants to take an air-boat ride and see an alligator. After doing her research online, she picks a place and Saturday morning, she loads us up into the car and we head out to Sawgrass Recreational Park on SR 27 just off of I-75.

We walked in, paid 20 bucks a piece and in 15 minutes we were on an air boat venturing out into the Florida Everglades. The captain of our boat, Captain Tim, was knowledgeable about the area and the nature and especially the gators. He took us about a mile away from the launch point and spotted us a 10 foot alligator. Captain Tim and the alligator were obviously friends as the gator came quickly up to the boat to say hi. After the 10 minute photo encounter with the giant lizard he took us around for a few more minutes to look at some birds and whatnot. Then we headed back to the dock where there is quasi petting zoo containing some of the areas animals.

We saw panthers, bobcats, cougars, wolves, parrots, pigs, turkeys, peacocks and more alligators. The guide for the animal exhibit, also named Tim gave a hands on demonstration with what looked like an 8 foot alligator. It wasnt alligator wrestling by any means, but still seemed unnecessarily dangerous and was fun to watch. He then brought out many small reptiles for the audience to handle including a baby alligator (with his mouth taped shut).

We got some great pictures and a total of about 3 hours of relaxing, refreshing and educational entertainment for the low price of 42 bucks (bring cash for tips...we wish we had).

If you are going to be near the Broward area and want to see some new stuff and take a fun boat ride, check it out. The provided link is to their website so you can get all the info you need.

Tags: sawgrass recreational park, air boat, airboat, alligator, everglades, florida, travel,

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