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Everglades City, Florida: Panther Statue

20 feet long -- that's a big panther. This is in front of Skunk Ape Research Headquarters.

Trail Lakes Campground

Address:
40904 Tamiami Trail US Hwy 41, Everglades City, FL
Directions:
On the south side of US Hwy 41, in front of Skunk Ape Research Headquarters. About five miles east of the Everglades City Visitor Center, just west of the Ochopee Fire Station.
Admission:
Free
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Panther statue.

Panther Statue

Long, hot drive along US41 to reach the headquarters of the Florida Skunk Ape, the location of the panther statue.

[Tante, 03/31/2021]

Panther statue.

Giant Panther

As we were driving through the Everglades we saw many Panther Crossing signs. We did not expect to see any panthers as they are nocturnal. We were truly surprised when we came across this panther. [Margaret Guyette, 02/09/2013]

Panther statue.

Panther Statue

Large statue of panther at a campground located right next to the Skunk Ape research center.

[Jack Steck, 02/28/2010]
Panther Statue

40 ft. long x 12 ft. high fiberglass/stucco Panther.

[Ted Allison, 05/31/2005]

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In the region:
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