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Top Experiences at 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.

A bald eagle soars low over grassy wetlands, wings spread wide against a backdrop of dense green trees.

A bald eagle sweeps across the wetlands, turning a quiet Kissimmee morning into a front-row wildlife moment.

At a Glance

  • Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures takes visitors on airboat tours among more than 32 acres of nearly untouched landscape at the headwaters of the Everglades.
  • This beloved attraction invites visitors to explore the state’s natural wonders through hands-on activities, wildlife encounters, and immersive outdoor fun. 

Florida has a way of revealing its secrets when you’re closest to the water, and Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures is one of the best places to experience that magic firsthand. From fluttering wings in the Butterfly Garden to ancient treasures in the Fossil & Gem Mine, Boggy Creek offers an adventure that teaches you something new about Florida at every turn. Here are five discoveries waiting to spark your curiosity.

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Airboat Tours

An airboat full of passengers glides across the water at Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, surrounded by bright greenery and blue skies.

Skim across the headwaters of the Everglades with Boggy Creek airboat rides, where every breeze feels like adventure in the making.

See Kissimmee wildlife from an airboat tour — a great way to enjoy nature while feeling like you’re flying through the headwaters of Florida’s Everglades. Find alligators, turtles, eagles, and even cows on your tour. Each airboat ride is unique, and filled with surprises and facts about nature from the tour guides.

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Fossil & Gem Mine

The Fossil & Gem Mine is a must-do while at Boggy Creek. With a water tower and over 70-feet of mining troughs, this mine is the longest in the country! This fun activity comes with natural gems and rare fossils that you get to keep. You could find rocks and fossils such as emeralds, amethysts, invertebrates, fossilized amber, and even some rubies. This is an activity for everyone, especially those who enjoy collecting unique stones and fossils.

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Gator Pond

Straight from Gatorland, Boggy Creek has more than 30 young alligators ready for an up-close and personal view of Florida’s favorite reptile. You can watch these cute gators sunbathe, or you can feed them with gator chow; in the meantime, the knowledgeable guides will teach you about these fantastic creatures and their natural environment.

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Lily’s Butterfly Garden

You can't miss Lily’s Butterfly Garden and Lorelei’s Critter Collection are at Boggy Creek! Guests of all ages can explore and learn about Florida's natural wonders. Take an airboat ride and experience Florida's Everglades, complete with wild gators!

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Boggy Bottom BBQ

A tabletop spread of barbecue dishes including brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, sides of mac and cheese, baked beans, fries, tater tots, and mashed potatoes from Boggy Bottom BBQ.

A feast fit for hungry explorers. Boggy Bottom BBQ brings smoky, Southern comfort to every plate.

You can stay on the property for lunchtime and visit Boggy Bottom BBQ restaurant. Their recipes have been handed down for generations, and each dish is made in the authentic Florida-style BBQ with breakfast served all day. We tried their brisket and pulled pork nachos while relaxing in front of their lakeside patio.

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures offers each family member or group something special. Vacation packages are also available for those interested in exploring more of Kissimmee. They are open every day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Don’t forget to take a photo with Rufus, the resident Airboat Captain, on your way out!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures is known for its guided airboat tours through the headwaters of the Everglades, where visitors can see native Florida wildlife in its natural habitat. In addition to airboat rides, the attraction features a gator pond, butterfly garden, fossil and gem mining, and on-site dining, making it a full-day outdoor destination.

Wildlife sightings vary by tour, but visitors commonly see alligators, turtles, bald eagles, herons, egrets, and other native bird species. Experienced captains also share information about the wetlands and the plants and animals that call the area home.

In addition to airboat rides, guests can visit the Gator Pond, explore Lily's Butterfly Garden, try their luck at the Fossil & Gem Mine, browse the gift shop, and enjoy a meal at Boggy Bottom BBQ. These experiences make Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures enjoyable even after your tour ends.

Yes, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures offers activities for visitors of all ages, including educational wildlife experiences, interactive attractions like gem mining, and opportunities to learn about Florida's natural environment in a fun and engaging setting.

Yes, guests can dine at Boggy Bottom BBQ, the on-site restaurant serving authentic Florida-style barbecue and classic comfort food, making it easy to enjoy a meal without leaving the property.

Morning tours often provide excellent opportunities to spot wildlife when animals are most active, while sunset tours offer scenic views of the wetlands during golden hour. Each tour provides a different perspective on Florida's natural landscape.

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