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Experience Florida Nature at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

Discover wild Florida at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures — airboat rides, gator encounters, gem mining, and Lily’s Butterfly Garden – all near Florida’s theme parks.

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Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

Just minutes from Florida’s world-famous theme parks, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures lets you experience the real Florida, where alligators lurk beneath the lily pads, bald eagles soar overhead, and adventure is powered by the whir of an airboat engine. 

Wondering what an airboat ride at Boggy Creek is like? Picture this: you’re skimming across glassy waters, the wind in your hair, your captain pointing out wildlife you’ve only seen on TV. These tours take you deep into the headwaters of the Everglades, giving you a front-row seat to Florida’s natural beauty. Early riser? Morning Tours, which usually start at 9 a.m., offer the best chance to spot gators and other wildlife when they’re most active. Prefer a little romance? Sunset Tours turn the marshes into a watercolor masterpiece, perfect for soaking up golden hour. 

And if you're asking yourself, is Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures good for families and kids? Absolutely! Beyond the boat, there’s plenty to explore. Meet young alligators up close at the Gator Pond, wander through Lily’s Butterfly Garden, or try your luck at Gem Mining, where kids (and let’s be honest, adults too) can pan for treasures to take home. It’s an interactive playground where curiosity gets rewarded — and nobody leaves bored. 

Planning a group outing? Whether it’s a rowdy family reunion, a class field trip, or a corporate team-builder, Boggy Creek is built for gathering. School groups can dive into Florida’s ecosystem with educational tours, gator feedings, gem mining, and even boxed BBQ lunches. Corporate groups? They’ll love mixing airboat thrills with tiki bar drinks, catering, and plenty of bonding over big laughs (and maybe a little gator trivia). There’s space aplenty, and the balance of fun and learning makes it a crowd-pleaser for all ages. 

Not sure when to visit? For wildlife sightings, the early bird gets the gator: tours between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. usually offer the best viewing. But if you're chasing those perfect Instagram-worthy skies, sunset tours will have you snapping away as the sun dips behind the wetlands. 

Whether you’re a nature lover, thrill seeker, or just need a break from the theme park hustle, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures offers an unforgettable slice of Florida’s natural side. Bring the family, round up your coworkers, or plan a field trip — they’ve got the space, the smiles, and just the right amount of the outdoors to make it a day you’ll never forget. 

Escape the ordinary, meet a gator or two, and get ready to glide into a real Florida adventure. 

BBQ food at Boggy Bottom BBQ restaurant

Delicious BBQ at Boggy Bottom BBQ restaurant

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Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures features 32 acres of nearly pristine Florida nature that includes many unique activities such as a Butterfly Garden, Fossil & Gem Mine, a restaurant, and much more.

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