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
Three people posing outdoors
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Taps Shawn Clem, PhD, for Director of Conservation
August 30, 2023 — The promotion coincides with Clem's 18th year with Audubon.
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Aerial view of a wetland
Corkscrew Conservation Team Visits St. Johns River
August 16, 2023 — Audubon and Water Management District staff continue a collaborative discussion of ways to improve our management of Carolina willow.
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People looking at wildlife
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Offers Nature Viewing Opportunities Across the Seasons
August 09, 2023 — Whenever you’re here, you’ll find nature everywhere you look!
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A flock of black and white birds in treeetops.
Migrating Swallow-tailed Kites Descend on Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
July 27, 2023 — Note: While visitors do see kites soaring overhead, roosts are not visible from the boardwalk or other public area.
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Close-up of orchid bloom
The "Super" Ghost Orchid at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is Blooming
June 28, 2023 — The first blossom of the 2023 season was photographed on June 27.
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View of the Visitor Center.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Hosts Traveling Exhibit Featuring 2022 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
June 27, 2023 — Eleven Winning Images on Display through August 31, 2023.
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Summer Events Line-up Includes Events at Sunrise and Sunset to Beat the Heat
June 08, 2023 — Florida residents can enjoy discounted admission during the months of August and September.
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A small songbird in a forest
Using Technology to Understand Habitat Connections for American Redstarts
June 06, 2023 — An American Redstart tagged in Jamaica finds stopover habitat at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary during spring migration.
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