A boardwalk at sunrise
Corkscrew

Explore Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Visit our iconic boardwalk or sign up for a guided experience!
Photo: Audubon staff
2.25
Miles of Boardwalk
265
Bird Species Recorded
13,000
Acres of Wilderness Habitat Protected

Welcome to our world-famous 2.25-mile boardwalk.

As you move through the changing scenery, consider that this boardwalk shows visitors only a tiny fraction of the 13,000 acres we call Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. 

The sanctuary is a magnificent and expansive landscape that is home to thousands of species, a diverse tapestry of habitats, and the largest remaining stand of old-growth bald cypress trees in the world. These impressive trees, relatives of the redwood, tower 130 feet into the sky and some have a girth of 25 feet. Their massive branches are draped with orchids, bromeliads, and ferns. 

The sanctuary is home to hundreds of alligators, otters, white-tailed deer, and red-bellied turtles. A wide variety of wading birds, songbirds, and raptors can be seen throughout the year, while the fabulous Painted Bunting is one of many winter visitors. 

Your Guide to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary's 2.25-mile  Boardwalk

Birds You Might See
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary provides habitat for more than 260 species across the seasons.
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Wading birds in a shallow wetland
A variety of wading birds take advantage of dropping water levels in spring to find a meal in the Lettuce Lake. Photo: Renee Wilson/Audubon Florida
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Features
Boardwalk
Wheelchair accessible
Nature store
Food for purchase
Exhibits
Pollinator garden
Picnic area
Binoculars to borrow
Venue rental
Sanctuary News
people on boardwalk
Celebrate Summer Solstice June 21 and Discover Guided Tours at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
June 02, 2022 — Explore nature of the swamp in the early evening.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A wading bird in a tree.
Flight of the Wood Stork
May 31, 2022 — Research and land management staff endeavor to restore conditions needed by Wood Storks and many others at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
men and large equipment
Addressing Threats to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s Wetlands
April 12, 2022 — A pilot sonic drilling study was conducted this spring downstream of the Sanctuary.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A group of smiling people
Volunteer Appreciation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
April 08, 2022 — 72 volunteers contributed more than 10,000 hours over this past season.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary