Everglades National Park is also the only place in the world where Alligators coexist with Crocodiles. In fact, the Everglades is the only place in the United States where one can see Crocodiles. It is the mixture of freshwater from Lake Okeechobee and saltwater from the ocean that makes this dual existence possible.

Yes, the Florida Everglades is the only place in the world where both American alligators and American crocodiles coexist in the wild. While alligators are ubiquitous throughout the freshwater marshes, the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) is a much rarer sight, primarily inhabiting the brackish and saltwater coastal areas of the southern Everglades, particularly around Flamingo and Florida Bay. In 2026, the crocodile population has seen a significant recovery thanks to federal protection, though they remain a "threatened" species. Distinguishing them is relatively easy: alligators have broad, U-shaped snouts and are dark in color, whereas crocodiles have narrower, V-shaped snouts and a lighter, grayish-green appearance. They are also generally more reclusive and shy than alligators, preferring the mangrove-lined estuaries where the mix of fresh and salt water provides their ideal habitat.