Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a 22,000 acre ecosystem with a rich array of habitats including marshes, pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammocks. It is located between Gainesville and Micanopy in North Central Florida.
This state park is very popular with outdoor adventurers, naturalists, hikers, birdwatchers and cyclists. You are likely to see many of the almost 300 species of birds, including bald eagles. You will also probably see alligators, turtles, and snakes. You will also see wild bison and wild horses.