Built in the 1960s, this building was once a private airport with a hangar and restaurant. It was rather eye-catching from the road due to the passenger plane mounted to its roof as decoration. Later, it was a service station. The building was eventually purchased by the National Park Service in the 1980s to be used as a visitor center. Outside, you can find an accessible boardwalk that takes you along a canal, which is a perfect place to spot an alligator or two.
Exhibits Exhibits are often on display in the Visitors Center throughout the year. Currently, the main lobby displays an exhibit titled "Alligator Wrestling: Danger. Entertainment. Tradition". The exhibit is on loan from the Seminole Tribe of Florida and highlights how alligator wrestling became a part of their unique and amazing culture! On display in the Oasis Visitor Center Auditorium is a black and white art exhibit titled, "In the Absence of Color". If there is one thing that can be said about Big Cypress National Preserve, it is that the preserve is rich in contrast. This presents artists with a unique task - they must capture the majesty of the place without losing sight of the little details that mean so much. These opposites are thrown into sharp relief in the absence of color. Limited to only the basic elements of light, line, value, and form, the artists included here present unique perspectives on an iconic landscape. Visitor Amenities
Big Cypress National Preserve Oasis Visitor Center, 52105 Tamiami Trail East, 34141 View Map