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Fire Activity
Currently there is fire activity within the Preserve. More »
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2013 Zone 4 Closure
Beginning at 12:01 am Monday, April 8, 2013, the Zone 4 airboat access within Big Cypress National Preserve will be closed due to low water conditions. More »
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Interstate 75 Mile Marker 63 Closure
Beginning summer of 2013 the rest area and backcountry access at mile marker 63 will be closed due to construction. More »
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Campground Closures
Beginning Monday, May 13 through Friday, August 16 camping will be available at the Midway Campground and the “loop” in the Bear Island Campground within Big Cypress National Preserve. All other established campgrounds will be closed. More »
Mammals
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Use the links to the left to learn more about mammals found at Big Cypress National Preserve! 
Florida panther kittens laying low at their den site.
Courtesy- Ralph Arwood
The Preserve is home to a variety of mammals, including the Florida panther - one of the most endangered mammals in the United States. There is an estimated 100-130 cats in the state of Florida- 30-35 of which call Big Cypress home.
Click here to find more information on panthers and fact sheets about other Preserve topics. |
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Off-road vehicle and hunting access related to surface water
An overview of hydrologic conditions to be considered. Read More
Did You Know?
There are few "big cypress" in Big Cypress National Preserve. The name comes from the great expanse of cypress forest, hundreds of thousands of acres, within the Big Cypress Swamp.