Park Essentials

Admission Fees. It's free to visit the preserve.

Admission Hours. The park is open 24/7, year-round. The Oasis Visitor Center and the Welcome Center are closed on December 25.

Contacts

Big Cypress National Preserve. Big Cypress, open year-round, has an allure all its own, especially for those looking for more wildlife and less people. To avoid steamy heat, try visiting in the winter. Whenever you go, bring along insect repellent. Ochopee, Florida, 34141. 239/695–2000; www.nps.gov/bicy/index.htm.