The Everglades

The EvergladesThe EvergladesNational ParkNational Park

• Location• General Description• History & Culture• Highlights• Visitor Information• Interesting Facts• Photographs

LocationLocation

• There is only There is only one Everglades one Everglades in the world, and in the world, and it is located it is located south of Floridasouth of Florida.

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General DescriptionGeneral Description

• Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. United States.

• The area boasts rare and endangered species, such as the American The area boasts rare and endangered species, such as the American crocodile, Florida panther, and West Indian manatee. It has been crocodile, Florida panther, and West Indian manatee. It has been designated an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage designated an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance, in recognition of its Site, and a Wetland of International Importance, in recognition of its significance to all the people of the world. significance to all the people of the world.

• It contains over 2,000 different types of plants, alligator flag, pond It contains over 2,000 different types of plants, alligator flag, pond cypress, slash pine etc.cypress, slash pine etc.

History & CultureHistory & Culture• Though Everglades National Park is Though Everglades National Park is

known for its stunning displays of known for its stunning displays of wildlife, the area also boasts a rich and wildlife, the area also boasts a rich and colorful past.  People have come here colorful past.  People have come here for centuries hoping to find riches, for centuries hoping to find riches, adventure and safe harbor.adventure and safe harbor.

• The town of Flamingo was established The town of Flamingo was established in 1893; Flamingo, still marking the in 1893; Flamingo, still marking the end of the main park road, is now a end of the main park road, is now a park community with a campground, park community with a campground, ranger station, marina and lodge. ranger station, marina and lodge.

• In 1928 landscape architect Ernest In 1928 landscape architect Ernest Coe (“The Father of the Everglades”) Coe (“The Father of the Everglades”) began a concentrated effort to began a concentrated effort to designate a "Tropical Everglades designate a "Tropical Everglades National Park”.National Park”.

HighlightsHighlights• At roughly 1.5 million acres in size, there seems no end to At roughly 1.5 million acres in size, there seems no end to

the adventures that can be found in Everglades National Park.  Your the adventures that can be found in Everglades National Park.  Your may find yourself spending a morning fishing the flats, spending an may find yourself spending a morning fishing the flats, spending an afternoon hiking among alligators, or spending an evening enjoying afternoon hiking among alligators, or spending an evening enjoying the warmth of your campfire.  the warmth of your campfire. 

• The list below will provide you with some quick ideas about what The list below will provide you with some quick ideas about what there is to see and do in this amazing area. there is to see and do in this amazing area. 

• Ranger-guided tours Ranger-guided tours • FishingFishing• CampingCamping• TrailsTrails• CanoeingCanoeing• Boating Boating • Water sports (and the list goes on…)Water sports (and the list goes on…)

Visitor InformationVisitor InformationEntrance FeesEntrance Fees• Everglades National Park Annual Pass - $25.00Everglades National Park Annual Pass - $25.00• Camping Fees at park campgrounds - $14.00 per nightCamping Fees at park campgrounds - $14.00 per night• Private Vehicle - $10.00Private Vehicle - $10.00

Hours of OperationHours of Operation• Everglades National Park is open 365 days a year. The park is located on the southern tip of Florida, and is accessible from Everglades National Park is open 365 days a year. The park is located on the southern tip of Florida, and is accessible from

different areas.  The main park entrance (in Homestead) is open 24 hours a day. The Shark Valley entrance is open daily from different areas.  The main park entrance (in Homestead) is open 24 hours a day. The Shark Valley entrance is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Park waters are open 24 hours a day8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Park waters are open 24 hours a day

Visitor SeasonsVisitor Seasons• The Everglades are a vast area of wilderness set admist the climactic extremes of the subtropics.  Visitors should be aware that The Everglades are a vast area of wilderness set admist the climactic extremes of the subtropics.  Visitors should be aware that

the time of year they visit may have bearing on the services available.  During the busy the time of year they visit may have bearing on the services available.  During the busy dry seasondry season, most facilities are open and , most facilities are open and a full range of tours and programs are available to enjoy.  During the slow a full range of tours and programs are available to enjoy.  During the slow wet seasonwet season, facilities may have restricted hours or , facilities may have restricted hours or close altogether, and recreational opportunities may be at a minimum.close altogether, and recreational opportunities may be at a minimum.

Contact information Contact information

• By MailBy MailEverglades National ParkEverglades National Park40001 State Road 933640001 State Road 9336Homestead, FL 33034-6733Homestead, FL 33034-6733

By PhoneBy PhoneVisitor InformationVisitor Information305-242-7700305-242-7700By FaxBy Fax305-242-7711305-242-7711

Interesting FactsInteresting FactsDid you know?Did you know?

• There are more insects in Everglades National Park than any other group of animals; There are more insects in Everglades National Park than any other group of animals; in fact, 95% of all animal species on earth are insects. Take your time to explore the in fact, 95% of all animal species on earth are insects. Take your time to explore the breathtaking world of butterflies, beetles, and bugs.breathtaking world of butterflies, beetles, and bugs.

• The Everglades is not the proverbial swamp many people consider it to be. It is The Everglades is not the proverbial swamp many people consider it to be. It is technically a river, flowing southwesterly at the slow rate of about a quarter mile per technically a river, flowing southwesterly at the slow rate of about a quarter mile per day. day.

• Everglades National Park hosts nearly 15,000 students every year on a variety of Everglades National Park hosts nearly 15,000 students every year on a variety of ranger-guided tours, e-field trips and special events.ranger-guided tours, e-field trips and special events.

• Everglades National Park protects the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi Everglades National Park protects the largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi River. The wilderness area is named for Marjory Stoneman Douglas who was River. The wilderness area is named for Marjory Stoneman Douglas who was instrumental in creating the park. instrumental in creating the park.

PhotographsPhotographs

American Alligator, Alligator mississippiensis

Great Egret, Ardea alba

View of the everglades

Immature Black-crowned Night-Heron,Nycticorax nycticorax

Crickey! Croc

Aerial View of the Everglades