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
Baby alligator
FREE Admission Day at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
February 28, 2022 — FREE Admission (donations welcome) on May 18 for all ages at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary!
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Aerial view of nests
Wood Stork Nesting Season and Water Level Update: February 2022
February 16, 2022 — Wood Storks are nesting, but not at the Sanctuary, yet.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Just Another Day in the Swamp as a Campus Host
February 14, 2022 — Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Campus Host Harry Hite details some of his experiences.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A man with a camera and long lens on a tripod on a boardwalk
Mastering the Capture of the Super Ghost Orchid at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
January 27, 2022 — Photographer R J Wiley started his quest to get the perfect shot in 2007.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Give Where you Live Collier Day is Feb. 9-10, 2022
January 12, 2022 — Support the Sanctuary and take advantage of matching gift opportunities!
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Aerial view of birds in a treetop
Protecting Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary from External Threats
March 02, 2021 — The results of modeling study are providing new tools for regional wetland conservation.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Wading birds in a shallow wetland
Study Conducted by Audubon Reveals Canal Operations are Drying Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
February 25, 2021 — Over-drying has significant implications for wildlife, plant communities, and vulnerability to catastrophic wildfire.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary