Visitors centers: Everglades has four: Ernest F. Coe near Miami, Guy Bradley in Flamingo, Gulf Coast in Everglades City, and Shark Valley off the Tamiami Trail highway. All are open daily; check ...

There are well over a million alligators found throughout Florida but what about crocodiles? Do Floridians up north spot them ...

At a glance, alligators and crocodiles look nearly identical. Both are massive reptiles with armored skin, powerful jaws and a prehistoric lineage that stretches back more than 200 million years.

American crocodiles, once near extinction, now number between 1,500 to 2,000 adults, primarily in South Florida. Though shy by nature, crocodiles are predatory animals and people should use caution ...

Florida alligators can be found in every county and even farther north. How do they survive when waters freeze? They "snorkel." Enjoy a bit of gator trivia as you stay warm. Iguanas don't like cold.