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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 »
Permitted Commercial Services Operators
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The following are authorized permitted companies that provide visitor services within the Preserve. All permittees and their guides are required to have a copy of signed permit and conditions available for inspection by Rangers at all times when operating within the Preserve. Captain Steve's Swamp Buggy Adventure Everglades Area Tours Everglades Day Safari Everglades Edge Naples Kayak Company North American Canoe Tours North Carolina Outward Bound The River of Grass Everglades Adventures Scott & Son Everglades Expedition Shurr Adventure Company |
Did You Know?
The great white heron is very similar to the great white egret. However, look closely and you will see that the heron has yellow legs, while the egret has black legs. The great white heron is found only in south Florida in the United States. It can also be found on several caribbean islands.