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Big Cypress National PreserveAn anole, a tropical species of lizard, on a branch.
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Big Cypress National Preserve
Management

"...to promote and regulate the use of the...national parks...which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

National Park Service Organic Act, 16 U.S.C.1.

The National Park Service is made up of a dedicated staff of individuals who care for special places that were saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.

Information on these pages will provide insight into the management of Big Cypress National Preserve.

Alligator in the swamp.  

Did You Know?
Feeding alligators creates nuisance alligators. Every year alligators that have been fed by visitors begin to lose their fear of humans. If these animals become aggresive they are killed to insure visitor safety. To avoid this tragic end for these unique animals DO NOT FEED THEM.

Last Updated: August 31, 2006 at 13:18 EST