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!

Lazy Gator Bar Specials:
2-4-1 Bloody Marys 11AM – 2PM
$3.50 House Margaritas
$6.25 Jesup Water
$5.95 Patron Shots
$6.95 Mojitos
$14.99 Corona Buckets
$14.99 Heineken Buckets

Don’t forget to make a reservation for our wonderful Sunset Airboat Ride.  The beautiful sunset on Lake Jesup is an exciting experience like none other.  Our sunset airboat rides are very affordable – only $15 per person.  This airboat ride includes a mini tour of Lake Jesup and Bird Island.  Lake Jesup has the LARGEST alligator population in ALL of Florida.  Black Hammock airboat rides are a great way to get off the beaten path and experience “Real Florida”.  Reservations are required for Sunset Airboat Rides with a four person minimum and are available from Friday – Sunday.  For reservations or questions call 407-365-1244 ext 101.

Specials and entertainment subject to change without notice.

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.

Join us every Thursday starting on January 10th for fun, laughter and special Ladies Night promotions!

NO cover for all patrons
Ladies BOGO Bottles, Drafts Wells & Calls 
from 8 – 10PM at the Lazy Gator Bar

FREE finger food while supplies last and LIVE MUSIC with Laura & 7. Don’t miss out on a fun night with the girls at the Lazy Gator Bar!

BIs this event on your birthday? Call us NOW to get the Lazy Gator Bar’s VIP section for FREE for you and your friends! Limited availability – book now by calling 407-365-1244 ext 101

Ahh.. technology, drinks and nature…

“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!