Father’s day is on Sunday, June 16th and what better gift to give dad than a day out with the family on an exciting airboat ride?

Dad’s ride FREE with three loved ones on Father’s Day! Simply print the coupon below and present it to the gift shop attendant upon arrival.
Remember: Coupon & Reservations are required. Limited availability. Book now!
For reservations call 407-365-1244 ext 101.

After your airboat ride, head down to the restaurant for an exclusive Father’s Day meal:

Succulent New York Strip Steak
with fluffy Mashed Potatoes
Garden Salad and our home-made
Key Lime Pie for just $18.99

Now doesn’t that sound nice?
Reservations Suggested.

It is currently alligator breeding season and the best time of the year to take an airboat ride!  All Black Hammock airboats are U.S. Coast Guard approved and piloted by experienced Master Captains.  Take a ride on the wild side! Our award-winning attraction also includes an on-site restaurant serving our FAMOUS Gator Bites and Catfish Nuggets, Lakeside Bar and Gift Shop.

Great place to just hang out but also a fun airboat tour. All the staff are really nice.

 

In addition to this, there has also been sightings of Osprey flying with live fish in their talons, Limpkins, Black Neck Stilts, Cardinals, Great Blue Herons and many other birds!

We at the Black Hammock do not feed, harass, or interact with the abundant bird population or wildlife on or airboat rides or anywhere else.  Wild Boar, White-tailed Deer, Marsh Rabbits, and Alligator Gar inhabit the lake as well and can be seen on occasion. We embrace the seasonal plant-life, amazing cypress trees, thousands of alligators, the ever-growing bird life, and the general wonder of this ecosystem.

This is an excellent time to dust off your camera and head to the Black Hammock where many photo opportunities await! Visit our Facebook page linked below to view the many photos submitted by guests and staff on a weekly basis. Don’t forget to “Like” us while you are there!

Well good news everyone:  Mom’s ride FREE with three loved ones on Mother’s Day! Simply print the coupon below and present it to the gift shop attendant upon arrival.
Remember: Coupon & Reservations are required!
For reservations call 407-365-1244 ext 101.

After your ride head down to the restaurant for an exclusive Mother’s Day meal:

Home Cooked Ham dinner
with choice of Dessert
for just $14.99

Now doesn’t that sound nice?

Restaurant Reservations suggested call  407-365-2201

About Black Hammock Airboat Rides

Black Hammock Adventures is an exciting “Real Florida” lakeside experience like nowhere else! Our airboat rides will take you on a thrilling exploration of Lake Jesup – known for hosting the LARGEST alligator population in ALL of Florida and located near Orlando. Airboat ride also includes a tour of Bird Island where you can witness many nesting species of birds such as Double-crested Cormorants, American anhingas, Great blue herons and many others. Our airboats are U.S. Coast Guard approved and piloted by licensed and experienced captains. Remember your adventure with a photo with a live baby alligator. Afterwards, get 10% OFF lunch or dinner at our on-site restaurant – home of our famous Gator Bites!

The Black Hammock includes a airboat rides, free wildlife exhibit, lakeside bar, full service restaurant and more! Located just a stone’s throw away from Orlando’s busiest attractions. Book your event with us! Our venue provides a unique backdrop for your corporate outing, wedding, birthday, field trip and much more.

“Sunday morning (around 11am) we had the privilege of the finest display of gators on Lake Jessup. This was our 5th ride in the past year, and we enjoyed more sightings than all our prior trips combined X 10!!! My wife Stacy got this great picture from the far side of the lake. From a short distance, Capt John thought the wound may be a gunshot, but as we got close it was clear the large male was engaged in a big struggle with the equally large male in the water and had suffered a gash to his back. They had each others leg in their mouth and as we passed by – they engaged in a fierce display of combat. John did an excellent job of letting them have their space and allowing us to see this spectacular exhibit from a safe distance. Definitely a trip to remember.

Hopefully you enjoy the photo as much as we did the trip!All the best and we’ll see you soon.”

Now for the spectacular photo taken by Stacey on Sunday, April 7th 2013:

Why do alligators fight?

April marks the beginning of alligator mating season.  Although these fascinating creatures do not have vocal chords; a male gator will attract a female by bellowing loudly and sometimes by blowing bubbles in the water.  These loud “roars” also serve as a way to ward off competition from other male alligators. What you see here in the photo above is two large males competing with each other in order to court a female or defend his territory.

Alligators are quick to display their dominance over other males.  They fight by biting, thrashing and rolling until one retreats or is killed.  This is one reason why alligators in captivity are known for having a longer lifespan than their counterparts in the wild.  Stacey and her husband were absolutely thrilled to witness such an event on their airboat ride and were kind enough to share it with everyone.   Thank you Stacey!

About alligator mating season

Alligator mating season begins in April.  When you take an airboat ride your captain will be quick to point out the various nesting locations for you to view.  Female alligators build nests of sticks, mud and vegetation to lay 20 to 50 eggs. The gender of the hatchlings depends on the temperature during incubation. You can tell the sex of an alligator before it hatches based on the temperature near the nest. High temperatures of 90° to 93°F (32°to 34°C) during incubation will result in a male alligator, while lower temperatures of 82°to 86°F (28°to 30°C) will produce a female.

Black Hammock airboat rides are located on Lake Jesup where you can witness alligator courtship and hear the mating calls from male gators as they search for a prospective female.  Lake Jesup is known to have the largest alligator population in all of Florida.  When you take an airboat ride during this time you will also have a chance to see the baby gators swimming around from last season! It is an exciting experience and fun for the whole family!

You are also welcome to join us at the Black Hammock Restaurant where you can try our FAMOUS gator bites; grab a souvenir at our gift shop or lounge at our lakeside bar with free wifi!

So how do you spot these spectacular creatures?  When walking around the Black Hammock peninsula you will see a canopied outdoor terrace by our lakeside bar.  Look to your left; where the airboats are located.  You will often see alligators basking in the grass area.  Look closely!  You will notice the ridges from their backs and tails slightly above the water.

Walk past the airboats further down the peninsula and look for breaks in the water.  Often times alligators look like a log or two small bumps.  The bumps are their eyes and nose.  If you glance around and across the peninsula you may see larger gators basking in the sun as well.  Gators have a natural fear of humans and you should never feed them!  It is also illegal to feed them.

When taking an airboat ride at the Black Hammock your captain will do most of the spotting for you!  All you have to do is bring your camera.  Your airboat captain is highly experienced and often knows the nesting locations and can easily spot a hiding alligator for you to see.  The airboat ride also includes a tour of bird island which provides for many photo opportunities.  Black Hammock is a unique attraction both on the lake and on shore. If you are tired of the same old theme parks then come visit us!  Free wifi on the terrance now available!

Our airboats are piloted by licensed and experienced captains on our U.S. Coast Guard approved airboats.  Airboats are the best way to witness Florida wildlife in their natural habitat as they can travel through shallow areas where you can get up close and personal for some fantastic photo opportunities.

Black Hammock airboat rides take place on the beautiful Lake Jesup.  Lake Jesup is one of the largest lakes in Central Florida.  Located in the heart of Seminole County along the middle basin of the St. Johns, the lake encompasses an area of approximately 16,000 acres; including open water and floodplain.  Lake Jesup is also known for having the largest alligator population in all of Florida.  Some even say there is at least one alligator every 5 feet.  Often times you will see baby alligators basking on the Black Hammock peninsula by our Lazy Gator Bar.

Are you interested in birding?  Well you are in for a treat as the airboat ride includes a tour around Bird Island.  According to the Seminole Audubon Society, nesting species observed on Bird Island include but not limited to:  Double-crested Cormorant, American anhinga, Great blue heron, Little blue heron, Cattle egret, Great egret, Snowy egret, Tricolored heron, Glossy ibis, White ibis, Wood stork.

Remember your experience in Florida with a photo of you and your family members holding a live baby alligator!  Don’t forget to bring your camera!  Afterwards, dine at our restaurant and try our FAMOUS gator bites or enjoy a cold one at our lakeside bar.

If you are traveling with a larger party of 12 persons or more simply call ahead 407-365-1244 ext 101.

Our attraction also includes a FREE Wildlife Exhibit, on-site restaurant and a lakeside bar with FREE wifi!

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Chaperon’s Ride Free!*
FREE class photo with a live baby alligator using your own camera.
Only $14.99 per Student for a 30 Minute Airboat Ride for Seminole County Schools, $16.99 for non-Seminole County Schools – A $21.95 Value!
Add Lunch for an additional $5.95 per Student – includes Soft Drink or Lemonade!

THE DETAILS
Tax and Gratuity not included.
A 12 Student minimum is required for all Field Trip reservations.
Reservations must be made in advance and are subject to availability.
Pricing and information subject to change without notice.

Please feel free to print and share our 2013 Field Trip Brochure with your colleagues.  If you have any questions you are welcome to call us at 407-365-1244.

If you would like to request a Field Trip for your school please choose one of the options below:

Field Trip Request Form – Seminole County Schools

Field Trip Request Form – Non Seminole County Schools