The Central Panhandle Aquatic Preserve (CPAP) was honored to host Cooper as a special ambassador of the canine delegation. The BARK Ranger program was started by the National Park Service to promote responsible practices in our public wild areas by pets and their humans. With the success of the program, many other organizations have adopted the program to promote best practices on our public lands (and waters). BARK stands for:

St. Andrews Aquatic Preserve provides a unique opportunity to enjoy the beautiful waters of the Gulf of America and St. Andrews Bay while remaining close to the bustling cultural centers of Panama City and Panama City Beach. Take a dolphin viewing tour, snorkel or scuba dive on The Jetties in St. Andrews State Park and take the shuttle to Shell Island for a day of shelling and sunbathing.