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# Everglades National Park

Airboat tours, wildlife spotting, and one-of-a-kind wetland ecosystems unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Homestead, Miami-Dade County 

Homestead 

Miami-Dade County 

Nature & Wildlife 

[(305) 242-7700](<tel:\(305\) 242-7700>)

Everglades National Park is an unparalleled natural wonderland, a vast and unique wetland ecosystem unlike anywhere else on Earth. Spanning 1.5 million acres of wetlands, prairies, and pinelands, it's a critical habitat for a diverse array of wildlife, including alligators, crocodiles, manatees, and an incredible variety of bird species.

### Insider Tip

Plan your visit during the dry season (November to April) for cooler temperatures and fewer mosquitoes.

## The Full Story

Airboat tours are a quintessential Everglades experience, providing an exhilarating way to skim across the shallow waters, offering close-up encounters with alligators and other native fauna. Beyond the airboats, the park offers numerous opportunities for wildlife spotting, including boardwalk trails that wind through dense cypress forests.

The park's unique mosaic of habitats supports an astonishing biodiversity, earning it designations as an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance.

### Plan Your Visit

Homestead, Miami-Dade County 

[nps.gov/ever](https://www.nps.gov/ever)

[(305) 242-7700](<tel:\(305\) 242-7700>)

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