Established in 1941, Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the Mammoth Cave system and part of the Green River Valley and hilly region of Kentucky. Mammoth Cave is one of the worlds longest cave systems, with more than 365 miles that have already been explored. The park is home to a variety of diversified species living in various specialized and interconnected ecosystems within the region. In addition, Mammoth Cave National Park is one of the leading recreational places for school children in Kentucky to visit and explore caves, groundwater, plants and animals. The parks administration and management operates through a team of professionals related to botany, storytelling, civil engineering and business administration areas. It maintains an office in Park City, Ky.