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Located at the southern tip of Florida, Everglades National Park is an International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance, and a World Heritage Site. Its biodiversity can be seen through the 9 habitats that categorize the park, including Hardwood Hammocks, Pinelands, and Mangroves, among others.
Everglades National Park Quick Facts
Native Lands: Calusa, Miccosukee, Seminole, Mascogo, TaĂno. (Native Land Digital)
Founded: December 6, 1947
Annual Visitors: 810,000 visitors in 2023
Size: 1.5 million acres
Location: Florida
Entrance Fee: $15 per person, valid for 7 days
Notable Fact: The Everglades is the only place on Earth where American alligators and crocodiles exist in the wild.
Top Experiences in Everglades
- Go on a Ranger-led Wet Walk
- Kayak through the Mangroves
- Hike through the nine different ecosystems found in the park (bonus: go on a night hike)
- Go on an airboat tour
- Bike the Tram Trail at Shark Valley Visitor Center
Best Time to Visit the Everglades
The Everglades is broken into two seasons: wet season and dry season. The Wet Season is from June through November, and the Dry Season is from December through May. The dry season is the high season when visitors explore the park with milder temperatures and less rainfall. We visited in January during the dry season.
Everglades National Park Guides
Support the Park đź’š
The Everglades has gone through several environmental challenges since officially becoming a national park in 1947. These threats include sprawling suburban development, agricultural development, nutrient pollution, invasive species, and sea-level rise. Here are a few ways you can help support the ecosystem of the Everglades as a visitor:
- Follow Leave No Trace – Stay on trails, pack out all trash, and respect wildlife.
- Support Conservation Efforts – Donate or volunteer with groups such as the Everglades Foundation or the National Park Foundation.
- Be a Responsible Visitor – Avoid feeding wildlife, use reef-safe sunscreen, and opt for eco-friendly tours.
- Donate to Preservation Organizations – Captains for Clean Waters, Friends of the Everglades, and Everglades Coalition are three organizations doing amazing preservation work in the Everglades.
Everglades Videos
Watch us explore the Everglades on YouTube!