Everglades National Park is a U.S. National Park in Florida that protects the southern 20 percent of the original Everglades. In the United States, it is the largest tropical wilderness, the largest wilderness of any kind east of the Mississippi River, and is visited on average by one million people each year.

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The Anhinga Trail is a short trail (about 0.4 miles) in the Everglades National Park. Located 4 miles from the park entrance, it starts at the Royal Palm Visitor Center. The trail is a paved walkway and a boardwalk over Taylor Slough, a freshwater sawgrass marsh. Abundant wildlife is visible from the trail, including alligators, turtles, anhingas, herons, and egrets.

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John Pennekamp State Park is the first undersea park in the United States.  The park covers approximately 178 nautical square miles of coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove swamps.

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Cannon Beach is one of three designated areas for swimming and snorkeling in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.   This beach features remnants of an early Spanish shipwreck.  

The Mangrove Trail is a loop hike on a boardwalk that allows students to peacefully view the mangroves and estuaries they thrive in.  The Wild Tamarind Trail winds through the park’s beautiful tropical hardwood hammock, allowing students to view many of the area’s native hardwood species.  

Dolphin Plus is committed to the conservation and protection of marine mammals through education, research, experiential learning, and environmental awareness.  Their dolphin swims entail a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal for an unforgettable experience.

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Dolphin Cove is a marine education and dolphin swim facility located in sunny Key Largo.  Guests are invited to swim with dolphins in their natural lagoon open to the Florida Bay.

The Turtle Hospital has four main goals:  1) rehab injured sea turtles and return them to their natural habitat, 2) educate the public through outreach programs, 3) conduct and assist with research aiding to sea turtles, and 4) work toward environmental legislation making the beaches and water safe and clean for sea turtles.

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The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced, to provide or locate a humane shelter for those birds that cannot be released, and to educate the public toward the importance of coexistence with all wild bird species.

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 Island Dolphin Care offers Marine Science Education Programs.  Students learn about dolphins and other marine mammals, aquatic ecosystems including mangroves and coral reefs, and the importance of marine conservation.

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The coral reef at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park are among the most beautiful and diverse of all living communities.

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Kayak through the mangroves and learn about the unique habitat they provide for a wide variety of birds and marine life.

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Robert is Here is a Fruit Stand and Farm specializing in tropical fruits.  Explore and taste these exotic fruits while learning about the importance of agricultural sustainability.

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Shark Valley is part of the Everglades National Park and is home to a diverse number of animals and plants.  Wildlife seen in this naturalist guided tram tour include alligators, snakes, deer, lizards, and herons.

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