Everglades National Park

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The World Famous Wetlands of Southern Florida, the Everglades

American Alligators at every turn, low lying mangrove trees, Great Blue Heron flying overhead, endangered Manatee swimming right near you...these are just some of the qualities that make Everglades National Park in the top tier of National Parks in the world. 1.5 million acres comprise Everglades National Park, while the entire Everglades region is much bigger (around five times as large). Relatively isolated from major cities, Everglades NP is the perfect getaway to really experience the true beauty of Florida.

Picture by user vladeb on Flickr.

The Everglades section of Florida 

Sawgrass prairie in Everglades National Park north of Anhinga Trail 

Current Weather in Everglades City, Florida

Current weather conditions in Everglades City, FL (34139)

Local Pollen Reports

86°F (Feels like 93°F)

Last update: 6/3/12 2:53 PM EDT

Humidity: 67%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 74°F
UV Index: 10 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.03in falling
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 10mph From: Airport Conditions
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Tidal Estuary in the Everglades 

The American Alligator

The Everglades Most Famous Resident

One Large American Alligator by Steven Beger Photography (Beger.com Productions)
Alligator Mississippiensis by William A. Franklin
Here's Lookin at You by Suzanne Kempke by suzkempke
Two America Alligators Swimming by Steven Beger Photography (Beger.com Productions)
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The Security Guard of Everglades National Park

Watch out! These guys' bite are way worse than a tazer!

alligator and python fight

Range of American Alligator

Chris Sloan http://www.chrissloan.co.nr
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2008-04-12 Everglades 088 Anhinga Trail, Rotkehlanolis by Allie_Caulfield
2008-04-12 Everglades 087 Anhinga Trail by Allie_Caulfield
Everglades by Stig Nygaard
Everglades National Park by Sarah and Jason
Everglades National Park 067 by Fovea Centralis
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A Popular Resident of The Everglades...

The Loggerhead Turtle!

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Everglades Scenery 

Mammals of the Everglades

You might see these mammals around the Everglades region of Florida!

Black Bear by A.Poulos (Iya)
2008-04-15 Orlando Sea World 415 Manatee Rescue by Allie_Caulfield
Florida Panther by Monica R.
Gray Fox Family by Coolstock
Dolphin Jumping in Wake by The Pug Father
Raccoon Youngster by Michael Scheltgen
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Celebrate the Manatee with the Coolest Shirts Ever!

The manatee rules!

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2009 Manatee Calendar

Manatees 2009 Square Wall Calendar

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A manatee for every month of the year! Keep this cute creature on your office wall staring back at you every day you work!

More on the Endangered Florida Manatee...

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Another Everglades Favorite Inhabitant: The Manatee!

A very cute Everglades resident, but also endangered

manatee with scars by cyanocorax
Manatee by Marcus  Q
Manatee Looking at the Camera by muenzer
2008-04-15 Orlando Sea World 416 Manatee Rescue by Allie_Caulfield
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The Florida mangrove grows everywhere and can tolerate saltwater conditions 

A group of manatees, an Everglades native 

Everglades Links

Everglades NPS Page
The official page for Everglades National Park.

What to Expect from the Everglades

Beautiful, dramatic scenery and incredible widlife at every turn...

Florida Everglades by minds-eye
Everglades Ratsnake by vladeb
Everglades Alligator with Attitude by jkeenan501
Everglades by Joe Shlabotnik
Another Road at Everglades by me_ram
Everglades by barefootinfla1
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The Beauty of the Everglades Caught on Video

Witness the ever changing beauty of the Everglades region

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Birds of the Everglades

Purple Gallinule, (Porphyrua martinica) seen in the Florida Everglades by Bruce Tuten
A Day in the Everglades by fortun8
Everglades Anhinga by Hobbes vs Boyle
Osprey by jmagnusphoto | jmagnusphoto.com
Everglades by Stig Nygaard
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Read more About Florida Destinations and Wildlife

More info about Florida destinations

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Books on the Everglades

Find out more about this amazing Southern Florida land

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Help out by Donating to the Wildlife Animal Sanctuary!

The Wild Animal Sanctuary, formerly the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Conservation Center, near Denver, CO and is a state and federally licensed zoological facility. They have been rescuing exotic wildlife and endangered species since 1980. The residents of our

Everglades by Stig Nygaard
2008-04-12 Everglades 175 Pay-Hlay-Okee Overlook by Allie_Caulfield
Everglades National Park 009 by Fovea Centralis
2008-04-12 Everglades 119 Flamingo Visitor Center by Allie_Caulfield
Everglades National Park 093 by Fovea Centralis
Everglades National Park 082 by Fovea Centralis
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  • louiswery Mar 16, 2011 @ 9:11 pm | delete
    Love the photos! I live nearby but have never ventured into the glades. Thank to your lens, I plan to go to Eeverglades National Park soon.
  • awelldressedbullet Sep 18, 2010 @ 9:20 am | delete
    What a terrific visit, thank you! So much very interesting information and great pics! I would love to see the Everglades in person, it must be so beautiful, well 'cept for those gators! Been to Florida a few times, but never made it that far south. - Kathy
  • GonnaFly Sep 8, 2010 @ 6:09 pm | delete
    Thanks for this wonderful tour of the Everglades! Looks like a beautiful and fascinating place.
  • eclecticeducation Mar 31, 2010 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    I love your pictures!!! Lots of great information. Blessed by an Angel.
  • KimGiancaterino Mar 31, 2010 @ 12:17 pm | delete
    That alligator/snake photo is great! I sure hope they were just playing.
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Everglades by Stig Nygaard
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Everglades National Park by Sarah and Jason
Everglades National Park by Sarah and Jason
Everglades by Stig Nygaard
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Sawgrass prairie in Everglades National Park north of Anhinga Trail
Picture on Wikipedia courtesy of user Moni3.
Mangrove picture
Mangrove picture by Flickr user Sarah and Jason.

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