The alligators are real (Everglades National Park)

Member Name: seacow

Product:	Everglades National Park
Date:	16/07/02 (74 review reads)
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Everglades National Park is one of the many attractions the Greater Miami area has to offer. There are a few things you should know before going, though. First, plan on making the day of it. I don’t recall there being many places to eat unless you like vending machines, so you’ll want to pack a lunch. Also ask where the bathrooms are. The ones that are easy to find tend to be few and far between.

It’s a big park and you’ll need a car to get from one end of the park to the other. There’s one main road you drive down. There are several places to turn off and see part of the Everglades. Your first stop should be the visitor center, which you’ll find right after entering the park. They have maps and should be able to tell you what’s open and what’s popular.

There’s plenty of wildlife to see and when you visit will affect what you see. For instance, my brother tells me that certain species of snails will come out right after the rain. Bear in mind that the alligators are real and will bite. Do not feed any of the wildlife, as it leads to the wildlife becoming accustomed to humans. The idea is to see nature in an unaffected manner.

The best time to go is in January or February. Because of cooler weather, you won’t be sweating as much and there will be fewer insects to bother you. There will also be a lesser chance of rain during the winter months. These problems won’t be totally eliminated, so bring an umbrella, plenty of water and insect repellant. Also bring binoculars; the paths will get you only so close to the animals. This goes for cameras, also. Bring a telescoping lens if you have one.

Just don’t forget to bring water.

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