The Programs / Activities
Visitors become immersed in the images of stately cypress and live oaks draped with Spanish moss, cabbage palms rising above wet prairies, "the river of grass" with its tangled vines and pale orchids amid the hammocks and wildflower dotted savannas and sandhills...
The Florida Everglades Resort at Big Cypress facilities, infrastructure and operations will be developed as entertaining and educational experiences highlighting: EDUTAINMENT
Programs and Experiences Offered
 Current plans are to offer the following programs and experiences at the Big Cypress facility:
- World-class natural environment and breath-taking scenery-sunsets;
- Unique wildlife viewing and wilderness exploration opportunities on and off site;
- Access to the world-renowned Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades Restoration Project;
- Diverse, high quality outdoor recreation experiences on and off site -- world-class bass fishing and boating opportunities -- including canoeing, and kayaking;
- Programs with highly-trained native expert guides that include hands-on nature and cultural activities and Ah Tha Thi Ki Museum;
- Informative, entertaining, indoor and outdoor interpretive exhibits, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies, Big Cypress Basin Service Center and Lake Okeechobee;
- Traditional Florida cuisine -- including standard fare, gourmet food and wild delicacies -- served in a beautiful atmosphere. Food court restaurant and lounge all operated in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner;
- Uniquely designed garden lagoon pool with islands, child-safe pool and lap lanes, Jacuzzi;
- Jogging, biking and outdoor exercise courses, as well as an indoor gym;
- State-of-the art meeting and mini-conference facilities and Spa;
- Indoor and outdoor entertainment areas for music and dance programs that are compatible with the protection of wildlife and habitat sustainability
- Identifying recreational/educational program priorities which will enhance the existing attractions, Billie Swamp Safari, Swamp Buggy Eco-Tours, Airboat Rides, Snake and Alligator AH-TAH-THI-KI Museum.(www.seminoletribe.com/safari). Example of expanding programs which are designed :
- CARACARAS, HAWKS AND EAGLES
“Birding photo tours”
- MOUNT UP
"Horses are as much a part of this area of Florida as seagulls are to the beach. Become a part of a tradition as you experience the land"
- FLORIDA WILDLIFE
"Quietly approach wildlife from a perch-like platform moving seating platform that provides a view unlike anything you've ever experienced"
- ISLAND HOPPER
"The leisurely nature cruise will engage you in an interactive learning adventure that is both educational and fun" Lake Okeechobee
- QUIET FLIGHT
"Skim across the surface of water and land leaving no trace of a path"
- KAYAK KEY AND CANOE OUTPOST
"Experience family fun for all ages at its best on Florida Lakes and streams.
- 7. THE EVERGLADES PERSONAL JEEP SAFARI
- Corkscrew Swamp Tours
www.corkscrew.audubon.org
- Airplane/ Helicopter Tours
- Florida "Cracker" Rodeo
- Sawgrass Mills Outlet Shopping Shuttle
www.corkscrew.audubon.org
- Golf (Naples and Ft lauderdale)
- Motorcross Racing
- Music Festivals
- Gambling
- AH-THA-THI-KI Museum
- Everglades Buggy-Airboats Exploration
- Kayak and Canoe Outpost
- Mount Up-Horse Back Riding
- Big Cypress Cattle Ranching
- Florida Wildlife and Sunsets
- Restoration of Natural Habitat
- Catch and Release Fishing
- Native Species Landscaping
- Resource and Wildlife Activity Monitoring
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