Everglades National Park

Alligator in Everglades by US-Parks

Spanning the southern tip of the Florida peninsula and most of Florida Bay, Everglades National Park is the only subtropical preserve in North America. It contains both temperate and tropical plant communities, including sawgrass prairies, mangrove and cypress swamps, pinelands, and hardwood hammocks, as well as marine and estuarine environments. The park is known for its rich bird life, particularly large wading birds, such as the roseate spoonbill, wood stork, great blue heron and a variety of egrets. It is also the only place in the world where alligators and crocodiles exist side by side.

Everglades National Park has been designated a World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance.

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01/15/2012

Nancy

Had a lovely time in Everglades right after the holidays. The wildlife was amazing, the boat tours were a lot of fun and the rangers very friendly. Wonderful experience and will definitely return to this park in the future!