 For
centuries, nature has persevered in
fashioning one of the world's most
intriguing environments: Big Cypress,
the water shed of the Florida
Everglades, borne of the Seminole
Indians and Billie Swamp Safari.
The Seminoles clearly understand the
importance of their land and rich
heritage. The idea of presenting a
safari experience here on the
Reservation was developed as many people
traveled through our reservation looking
for native village chickees and Indian
culture, however, they couldn't find it.
We planned Billie Swamp Safari and
opened it up to visitors from around the
world.
Billie Swamp Safari opens 2,200 lush
acres of it s
Big Cypress Reservation to the public.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to
experience, first-hand the majesty of
nature. Billie Swamp Safari offers daily
tours into reservation wetlands,
hardwood hammocks and sloughs where
wildlife abounds, sightings of deer,
water buffalo, bison, wild hogs, hawks,
eagles other rare birds and alligators
are common - there are even Florida
panthers in the area.
 Tours
are provided aboard swamp buggies,
customized motorized vehicles specially
d esigned to provide visitors with an
elevated view of the frontier while
comfortably riding through the wetlands
and cypress heads. Also, visitors may
choose to take an exhilarating airboat
ride or take a walk through our cypress
dome boardwalk nature trail. Or, if
history is your preference, there is Sam
Jones Camp, recreated for and named
after the medicine man and leader who
led the Seminole resistors in the second
Seminole War.
Complete camping facilities with all
amenities are available on the
Reservation just a short ride from the
safari. There is also a Camp Store and
Gift Shop to supply all your necessities
in case you pack in a hurry or want to
purchase souvenirs for those at home.
This adventurer's paradise is laden with
out-of-this-world activities. From bird
watching to studying snakes in the
Herpetarium, alligator wrestling to
listening to stories at the campfire
chickee or just pulling up a rocking
chair on the Swamp Water Cafe's porch.
You'll experience Native Florida like
never before.
Enjoy dining in our full service
restaurant, the Swamp Water CafÈ, and
sample Seminole specialties such as
gator nuggets, frog legs, catfish and
fry bread with honey, or make a
selection from our regular
American-style menu.
Overnighters can reserve a package that
includes accommodations in a
native-style chickee hut, day and
evening swamp tours, and fascinating
campfire stories about the history and
legends of the unconquered Seminoles.
NOTE: All media, marketing,
PR/advertising inquiries please direct
your calls to Lucy Evanicki, Marketing
Director: (561) 750-1621 or e-mail
to
levanicki@semtribe.com.
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