Things to Do in Sunrise Florida - Everglades - Sawgrass Recreation Park

Things to Do in Sunrise Florida - Everglades - Sawgrass Recreation Park

When thinking about Florida, one of the first things that comes to mind is the Everglades – a 1.5 million-acre wetlands preserve that is just as unique as it is beautiful. Consider your next stop in Sunrise as the perfect opportunity to visit the Everglades! Adjacent to Sunrise and one of the area’s most beautiful offerings is the Everglades Conservation Area.

Things to Do in Sunrise Florida - Everglades - Sawgrass Recreation Park

For a tour of the Everglades be sure to stop by Sawgrass Recreation Park! Their popular Everglades Airboat Adventure and Animal Sanctuary Tour includes a thrilling 30-minute airboat ride through the Florida Everglades and the chance to wander through exhibits that house local reptiles and other wildlife. This tour will surely make your trip memorable, giving you the chance to see a 1,000-pound (454-kg) alligator and to even hold a baby gator, while coming face-to-face with different animals including panthers, leopards, and birds of prey!

Things to Do in Sunrise Florida - Everglades - Sawgrass Recreation Park
Things to Do in Sunrise Florida - Everglades - Sawgrass Recreation Park
Things to Do in Sunrise Florida - Everglades - Sawgrass Recreation Park

The Everglades are a truly Floridian experience and Sawgrass Recreation Park and their Everglades Airboat Adventure and Animal Sanctuary Tour immerses you into this lush, subtropical ecosystem seamlessly. All of the handlers at Sawgrass Recreation Park work for an organization that protects endangered wildlife so you can feel confident that all their animals are passionately cared for.

 

If you’re in Sunrise, Florida for a Florida Panthers game, be sure to visit the Everglades/Sawgrass Recreation Park, just off of US-27!

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