For Kids

A budding young naturalist

NPS Photo

People of all ages can have a great time exploring the Big Cypress with their families and friends. If you are new to the Preserve participating in any one of our regularly scheduled ranger programs is a great way to discover what's here. You can take a stroll along one of our trails or visit one of the wildlife viewing areas in search of some amazing animals. Many families enjoy camping and fishing in the area. With a little work, kids can even become a Junior Ranger!

Become a Junior Ranger!

Ever dreamed of being a park ranger? You can earn your badge and become a Big Cypress Junior Ranger by working on a Junior Ranger booklet.

Animal Coloring Pages

Over the years, volunteers, interns and ranger staff have created coloring pages we'd like to share with you. Click on each link to download a larger page that you can print for your work of art. Have fun!

Learn about and color the osprey

Piliated woodpecker on a tree branch

The watchful red shouldered hawk

A standing turkey vulture

A peering green heron on a limb

Great blue heron standing in water

NPS / G.M. Spoto

Every Kid Outdoors

Hey fourth graders! Come see America’s natural wonders and historic sites. The Every Kid Outdoors program allows every fourth grader and their family to visit parks for free.