BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE

OCHOPEE, FL

Old Service Station Pinecrest Service Station in the Florida Everglades
Old Service Station Credit: Simon Foot

Big Cypress National Preserve is a 729,000 acre preserve located in Ochopee, Florida. It is part of the greater Everglades ecosystem, and is the largest protected area of the Big Cypress Swamp. The preserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Florida panther, black bear, American alligator, and many species of birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

The preserve was established in 1974 to protect the unique freshwater wetland ecosystem and the diverse species that depend on it for survival. It is the first national preserve in the United States, and contains a combination of wetland, upland, and pineland habitats. The preserve is also home to the largest population of the endangered Florida panther.

Visitors to the preserve will find a variety of activities, including hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, fishing, and hunting. There are also educational programs, guided hikes, and ranger-led activities.

Big Cypress National Preserve is a beautiful and pristine area that is home to a variety of wildlife and plant species. It is a great place to explore and experience the natural beauty of the everglades.

BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE is a Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation in OCHOPEE FL. US MID #8401200246

The museum is classed as ZAW (Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE

BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE
33100 TAMIAMI TRL E
OCHOPEE
FL
34141

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BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE Information

MID # 8401200246
Name BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE
Alternate Name
Classification Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 25.857259, -81.033219
CODES FIPS State Code: 12
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 011102
US Census Block: 2088