The Everglades National Park is a 1.5-million-acre wetlands preserve on the southern tip of Florida. Often compared to a grassy, slow-moving river, the park is made up of coastal mangroves, sawgrass marshes and pine flatwoods that are home to hundreds of animal species. Among the Everglades' abundant wildlife are the endangered leather back turtle, Florida panther and West Indian manatee.
Area: 734 mi²
Elevation: 20'
