The slowly flowing, warm, River of Grass is teaming with life, although at times it’s hard to see it.  A recommended place to spot wildlife within Everglades National Park is in Shark Valley.<\/a>  There is a lengthy elevated bike path in the area, which is shared by a tram.  You can rent a bike and cycle around, stopping to see the alligators and birds, or you can sit back in the tram and let a biologist\/guide educate you about what you’re seeing.  Both options are very rewarding.  There is no better place to immerse yourself in this UNESCO World Heritage ecosystem.<\/p>\n

We visited Shark Valley a few months ago and had a wonderful experience.  I previously published a bunch of alligator photos<\/a> from that visit.  Here’s more of what we saw.<\/p>\n

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