The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's southwest coast. Conserving over 729,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to diverse wildlife, including the Endangered Florida panther.
Small Alligator
Alligators, big and small, call Big Cypress National Preserve home.
Depths of the Swamp
Cypress swamps while appearing mysterious, are peaceful and serene.
Big Cypress Milky Way
As an International Dark Sky Park, Big Cypress protects a beautiful night sky.
Canoeing through mangrove tunnels
Canoeing is one of the many activities you can enjoy in Big Cypress
Florida Panther
The Florida Panther is one of the most iconic animals of Big Cypress
Sunrise in Big Cypress
palm trees emerge out of the fog as an orange sunrise dots the landscape
Prairies and Pine Lands in Big Cypress
large open expanses of prairie bordered by pine lands create stunning landscapes
Alligators of Big Cypress
Two Alligators rest on a river bank
