The Florida Everglades is unique to the world. Nowhere else is there an ecosystem like it. A slow moving river that covers most of south Florida, the Everglades is home to numerous animal and plant species including both crocodiles and alligators (the only place in the world where the two co-exist). Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park have been designated here. The latter is not only a national park, but also an International Biosphere Reserve, a Wetland of International Importance and a World Heritage Site. Everglades City is home to the Museum of the Everglades, featuring history and educational opportunities related to the park. Tour the Everglades with a guide by flat-bottom boat or jet boat for a truly remarkable view of the wilds of Florida. Or, take a boat tour of the Ten Thousand Islands that lie between the mainland and the Florida Keys.