Find rare animals and strange scenery at Big Cypress National Preserve

Keep an eye out for alligators.

Just outside Florida’s famous Everglades National Park, another natural wonder calls to adventurers. At Big Cypress National Preserve, over 729,000 acres of swamp await explorers curious enough to tour the region. Here’s what visitors can expect to see on a trek through this tropical expanse.

If you want to avoid the crowds and entrance fees at Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve is the place to visit. Big Cypress requires no entrance fee but still treats guests to plenty of exciting activities. See animals slithering through the tropical landscapes, join a ranger-led hike, or kayak through the swamps. Find even more things to do at Big Cypress National Preserve with the list of attractions below.