Everglades City Parks & Gardens

Big Cypress National Preserve is abiologically diverse region where flaura and fauna flourish and where endangered species attempt to stabilize. Visitors to the preserve can take in numerous nature-based activities including hiking, kayaking, camping, canoeing and more.

The Everglades is a unique ecosystem of nearly one and a half million acres comprised of shallow waters covered by sawgrass, mangrove forests, prairies and marshy rivers dotted with tree-islands. The park is home to thousands of species of animals, including endangered species such as the Florida Panther, American Crocodile and Green Turtle. Everglades National Park is a World Heritage Site that receives more than a million visitors a year and the best way to experience the park is perhaps by boat tour or a ranger-led walk. The park, which offers excellent opportunities for bird watching, biking, hiking and fishing, is accessible via three entrances: Everglades City, Homestead and Shark Valley.