Everglades National Park

An American Alligator high walks the Anhinga Trail.
Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and animals that call it home. With several international designations, the park provides a major source of drinking water for local residents of South Florida and recreational opportunities for all.
Map showing location of park.
Images shows picture of park entrance sign that reads Everglades National Park. There are vehicles driving into the park.
Everglades National Park Reopens Shark Valley District After Wildfire Closure
Everglades National Park lifted the emergency closure for the Shark Valley District at 1 p.m. on Aug. 24. All public and administrative use of the area may resume after the closure from wildfires in the area.
An aerial view shows a fire burning in the distance with a road and observation tower towards the front.
U.S. Wildland Fire Service Firefighters are Working to Contain the Chipmunk and Vulture Fires in Everglades National Park
U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighters are responding to several fires in Everglades National Park, including the Chipmunk and Vulture fires. The Chipmunk Fire was first reported Aug. 21 and is located about two miles southwest of Shark Valley. The lightning-caused fire is estimated to be approximately 9,232 acres and is 30% contained.
The Bluegill Fire burns through green sawgrass in the distance
U.S. Wildland Fire Service Wildland Firefighters are Working to Contain Bluegill Fire in Everglades National Park 
Wildland firefighters from U.S. Wildland Fire Service with assistance from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and Florida Forest Service are responding to the Bluegill Fire, which was reported on Aug. 2 at approximately 11:30 a.m.
map showing Coptic Fire boundary in red
U.S. Wildland Fire Service Responds to the Coptic Fire in Everglades National Park
On June 17, a wildfire started by lighting in the northeastern area of Everglades National Park. Named the Coptic Fire, it is now 4,793 acres in size with 40% containment. The fire is located approximately five miles south of U.S. Highway 41 and 3.2 miles west of the L-31N Canal and is burning primarily in prairie habitat.
Two men in purple shirts work with a ranger checking them in at a table with a green table cloth.
Everglades National Park Joins Florida Python Challenge™ to Combat Invasive Burmese Pythons
Everglades National Park announced today its continued support and collaboration with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, the South Florida Water Management District and other partners for the 2026 Florida Python Challenge™. The annual python removal competition is a public initiative dedicated to raising awareness about invasive species and providing opportunities for the public to get involved in protecting the Everglades ecosystem by removing invasive Burmese pythons. 
A sunset creates a silhouette of a cypress tree with needle-like leaves that is shaped like an 'N'.
Photo by NPS Photo by Miguel Salas
Two canoes at Nine Mile Pond during sunset.
Photo by NPS Photo
An American Alligator high walks the Anhinga Trail.
Photo by NPS Photo
Two visitors bike along the road in Shark Valley.
Photo by NPS Photo
An aerial view of the landscape transition from Sawgrass to Florida Bay.
Photo by NPS Photo
Tent on an elevated platform over water with a kayak attached
Photo by NPS Photo / Jane Gamble