Itinerary*
Saturday, November 15th
11:00 AM: Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour
12:15 PM: Swamp Critter Show
12:30 PM: Lunch
2:15 PM: Venomous Snake Show
5:00 PM: Dinner and guest speaker
7:00 PM: Storytelling
*Times are subject to change
For more information, please contact LWVF Events Coordinator Megg Murphy at LWVFevents@gmail.com or (850) 224-2545. If you have any questions about the accomodations please contact Billie Swamp Safari directly at (863) 983-9396.
This November 15-16, take a break from the crowds and the noise and join your fellow League members as we explore the magnificent Florida Everglades! During this weekend trip travelers will explore Billie Swamp Safari located on Big Cypress Indian Reservation. Travelers will enjoy native Florida as they embark on a swamp buggy eco-tour, an airboat ride, view snake and swamp critter shows and even sleep in a traditional, Seminole Indian-style "Chickee"!
Join us -- this is a trip you will not want to miss!
This trip requires that you bring your own clothing, towels, toiletries & shower items, and a flashlight! Travelers will be staying in traditional-style Chickees, where there is no electricity, running water or in-house restroom. There is a full-service restroom with showers nearby. The sleeping arrangements will be dorm style and sheets, blankets and pillows will be provided. Included in the registration fee is a personal guide, a private swamp buggy eco-tour, an airboat ride, snacks & refreshments during the tours, boxed lunch, a snake show, a swamp critter show, a meet & greet with the animal handlers, a guest speaker and dinner at the Swamp Water Cafe. Please keep in mind that this trip will resemble a camping trip. Registration is $240 for this trip.
***NOTE: Transportation is NOT included in the price of the trip; participants must make their own travel arrangements to and from the Big Cypress Indian Reservation.
**NOTE: You must be a member of the League of Women Voters of Florida to travel with the League. Click here to join.
*NOTE: You must complete a Terms & Conditions form in order to travel with the League. The form can be accessed by clicking here. Please return completed forms to the League via email (lwvfevents@gmail.com) or mail (540 Beverly Court, Tallahassee, FL 32301).