If you’re visiting the park this time of year, mosquitoes will likely be part of the adventure. Mosquitoes have been around for millions of years and their various life stages are important food sources for many of the park's wildlife. With a little preparation, you can stay comfortable and keep the focus on your adventure: ✅ Wear light, long-sleeved clothing ✅ Use insect repellent ✅ Stick to sunny areas when possible ✅ Walk on paved trails ✅ Get out on the water (fewer mosquitoes out there!) ✅

Happy World Habitat Day from Florida Bay 📍🌊🌎 Yes, that’s right! Did you know that approximately 80% of Florida Bay by the Florida Keys is part of Everglades National Park? 🐊 There are nine different habitat types within the Everglades ecosystem – including marine and estuarine habitats. While we tend to associate the Everglades with its iconic wetlands and mangrove forests, its waters are also home to marine wildlife like dolphins 🐬 and sea turtles 🐢, and critical plant species like seagra

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5 Best Places for Everglades Camping in the National Park

Shark Valley is closed for visitor safety as a result of high water levels causing standing and flowing water across the road in some places. As a result from recent tropical weather, we are currently experiencing the highest water levels that we've seen since 1962 during this time of the year. And our water levels are still rising. Wildlife in the area is adapting, too; alligators and snakes are moving and finding new spots to sun bathe. We ask that visitors, too, find new spots to sun bathe an