Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of tropical and subtropical habitat in southern Florida. Often called the 'River of Grass,' this unique ecosystem is actually a slow-moving sheet of water flowing from Lake Okeechobee to Florida Bay. The park represents the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance. The Everglades supports incredible biodiversity, including the endangered Florida panther, American crocodile, West Indian manatee, and over 350 bird species. It's the only place on Earth where alligators and crocodiles coexist. The park's diverse habitats range from sawgrass marshes and mangrove forests to pine rocklands and coastal prairies. Major conservation efforts focus on ecosystem restoration, particularly water flow restoration through the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. This massive undertaking aims to restore natural water patterns disrupted by decades of development. The park also manages invasive species, protects endangered species, and maintains sustainable visitor access.

Water Features

River of Grass, Florida Bay, Ten Thousand Islands

Ecosystem

This destination features a wetlands ecosystem.