What Wildlife Lives in the Everglades?

The Florida park features a slow-moving river of grass that teems with wildlife.

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Many visitors spot alligators in the water or basking in the sun near walking paths.

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Softshell turtles swim in the river and bask in the warm sun.

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These beautiful birds walk across the river on lily pads.

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You may spot manatees in the park's southern region.

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Although harder to find than alligators, crocodiles inhabit the park's southern region.

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Fish peacefully swim in the river of grass.

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The park is a birding paradise.

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Some lucky guests may see the beautiful roseate spoonbill.

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The Florida park features a slow-moving river of grass that teems with wildlife.

Everglades National Park

Many visitors spot alligators in the water or basking in the sun near walking paths.

Alligator

Softshell turtles swim in the river and bask in the warm sun.

Turtle

These beautiful birds walk across the river on lily pads.

Purple Gallinule

You may spot manatees in the park's southern region.

Manatee

Although harder to find than alligators, crocodiles inhabit the park's southern region.

Crocodile

Fish peacefully swim in the river of grass.

Gar

The park is a birding paradise.

White Ibis

Some lucky guests may see the beautiful roseate spoonbill.

Roseate Spoonbill

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