Everglades National Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Everglades National Park

Largest tropical wilderness in the United States. The Everglades are a network of wetlands and forests fed by a river flowing 0.25 miles (0.40 km) per day out of Lake Okeechobee, southwest into Florida Bay. The park is the most significant breeding ground for tropical wading birds in North America and contains the largest mangrove ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere.

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Attractions Near Everglades National Park

Fruit & Spice Park

Fruit & Spice Park

17.93km from Everglades National Park

The Fruit and Spice Park is a 37-acre park located in the heart of Redland, Florida and is the only botanical garden of its kind in the United States. The garden features more than 500 different types of international exotic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices. Visitors are allowed to sample fallen fruits and can enjoy this place very much.

Coral Castle

Coral Castle

18.2km from Everglades National Park

Coral Castle is an oolite limestone structure created by the Latvian-American eccentric Edward Leedskalnin. The structure comprises numerous megalithic stones, mostly limestone formed from coral, each weighing several tons. It is currently a privately operated tourist attraction.

Monkey Jungle

Monkey Jungle

24.35km from Everglades National Park

Monkey Jungle is a 30-acre wildlife park established in 1933 for the exhibition and study of endangered monkeys in semi-natural habitats. It is now a popular tourist attraction in this county. The park has about 500 primates of 18 different species running loose.

Zoo Miami

Zoo Miami

30.43km from Everglades National Park

This is a zoological park and garden near Miami and is the largest zoo in Florida. Originally established in 1948 at Crandon Park . This is the only tropical zoo in the continental United States.

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Gold Coast Railroad Museum

30.71km from Everglades National Park

This is a railroad museum which was located in Miami Dade County which is adjacent to Zoo Miami. It was founded in 1956. The museum was built on the former Naval Air Station Richmond. It is one of three Official State Railroad Museums in Florida. The Museum's train rides allow guests to board vintage trains and get a taste of the past.

Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge

32.09km from Everglades National Park

Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge is a tranquil refuge for many species of plants and animals. The 7,531-acre site is comprised mostly of sawgrass marshes and hardwood hammocks. In addition to providing essential habitat for local wildlife, the Refuge also supports an array of recreational activities such as wildlife viewing, canoeing, hiking and fishing. Visitors can observe alligators, wading birds and other unique species during their visits.

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Monroe County

Monroe County

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Monroe County includes the islands of the Florida Keys. Although 87% of the county's land area is on the mainland, that region is part of the Everglades and is virtually uninhabited. Over 99% of the county's population lives on the Florida Keys.

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