Travel Guide Everglades National Park

The Everglades, a huge tropical swamp, was declared a national park in 1947. With its 6 106 km2, it is the third largest in the country. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Everglades National Park is home to 36 endangered species, including the Florida panther and the American crocodile. The Everglades is the only place in the world where crocodiles and alligators live together! The latter can live a year without food, but only two weeks without water. There are only two seasons in the Everglades: the dry season (December to April) and the wet season (May to November).When visiting, keep in mind that Everglades National Park is a unique place in the world, where multiple forms of wildlife coexist and represent an unparalleled wealth for Florida. Preservation efforts must be maintained, as there is strong lobbying associated with urbanization, industry, and agriculture. The rapid increase in population is causing the population and the Everglades ecosystem to compete for water supplies as natural resources are no longer sufficient. Agricultural development is also creating a nuisance, especially from pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. The support of the inhabitants, legislators and public authorities is therefore necessary to ensure the implementation of a policy to safeguard the park. The quality of life and the survival of a national heritage are at stake.