Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park is a vast subtropical ecosystem in southern Florida, renowned for slow-moving waters, sawgrass marshes, and rich wildlife.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Subregion | Southern United States |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
| District | Everglades |
| Timezone | AmericaNew York |
| Latitude | 25.2866 |
| Longitude | -80.8987 |
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2:57 PM LOCAL TIMEEverglades National Park is a sprawling, subtropical wilderness covering over 6,000 km² in southern Florida, USA. It is famed for slow-moving, shallow waters, expansive sawgrass marshes, and iconic species such as American alligator, American crocodile, and Florida panther. Key habitat zones include mangrove-lined estuaries, freshwater sloughs, and raised pine rocklands — each supporting specialized plant and animal communities. The park offers a range of trails, wildlife-viewing platforms, and water-based routes such as airboat tours and canoe access; visitors come to see birdlife, reptiles, and rare plants. Nearby gateways provide access to camping, visitor centers, and guided tours; plan to explore on foot, by boat, and via guided excursions to truly experience the Ecosystem.
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