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Billie Swamp Safari is always proud to welcome visitors from around the world in their big cypress seminole reservation. The seminoles have treated the land with a reverence to preserve the natural eco-balance that you can see thriving today.
Go and experience the wonders of the Everglades as you visit the land that has been preserved for your enjoyment. You are invited to stay a while and share in their Seminole folklore and legends.
Things to do at the Swamp Safari:
Fun for the Whole Family
Travel high above the wet praire edge of Florida's everglades or glide effortlessly along the airboat trail. Visit the authentic Seminole village and experience traditional stories, foods, arts and crafts. For the adventure you will never forget, stay overnight in a native style chickee surrounded by over 2200 untamed acres of abundant wildlife. Witness first hand the ecosystem of a land on the edge of civilization and the solitary beauty of tropical hardwood hammocks, cypress domes, air plants and gum sloughs. Marvel at the thriving native and exotic wildlife from the rare panther to alligators and crocodiles, deers, antelopes, bison and southern razorback hogs.
Swamp Buggy Eco-Tours - Experience a swamp buggy eco tour where you can see native and exotic wildlife up close. You will discover a fascinating natural world that has evolved for thousands of years and see the authentic Seminole encampment. Tours do operate daily.
Everglades Airboat Rides - Take an airboat ride on the airboat trail where you can see a delicately balanced ecosytem at the rookery and in the cypress domes, plus alligators, turtles, fish, raccoons and more in their natural environment.
Animal & Reptile Shows and Exhibits - See native reptiles in the Herpetarium and don't miss the snake and alligator show and swamp critter show.
Seminole Camping Village - Nestled on the edge of the Everglades, their rustic camping village includes native style chikees (house or home in Seminole language) for overnight stays.
Some extras that the Billie Swamp Safari offers:
- Ah-tah-thi-ki Museum - Nation's largest display of life and culture of the Florida Seminoles.
- Big Cypress Rv Resort - Rv sites, tent sites, air conditioned cabins.
For more information, reservations visit: seminoletribe.com/safari
