Everglades National Park

An American Alligator high walks the Anhinga Trail.
Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home. With several international designations, the park provides a major source of drinking water for local residents of South Florida and recreational opportunities for all.
Map showing location of park.
Image shows a white building with yellow and white text indicating the ribbon cutting date of December 12 at 10:30a-1p in Everglades City. There is also a link to nps.gov/ever
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Announced for the New Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center at Everglades National Park
On Dec. 12, Everglades National Park will host a ribbon cutting event for the new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center in Everglades City at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
A sunset creates a silhouette of a cypress tree with needle-like leaves that is shaped like an 'N'.
Photo by NPS Photo by Miguel Salas
Two canoes at Nine Mile Pond during sunset.
Photo by NPS Photo
An American Alligator high walks the Anhinga Trail.
Photo by NPS Photo
Two visitors bike along the road in Shark Valley.
Photo by NPS Photo
An aerial view of the landscape transition from Sawgrass to Florida Bay.
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Three tents are put up along the Long Pine Key campsite.
Photo by NPS Photo