Endangered Species Week at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
April 28, 2023 —
Enjoy a week of events focused on endangered and threatened species.
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.
Click here to discover.
Features
Boardwalk
Nature store
Food for purchase
Exhibits
Pollinator garden
Picnic area
Binoculars to borrow
Venue rental
Sanctuary News
It's Dry, But Water Levels Are Still Within Normal Range
April 11, 2023 —
March rainfall totals were .17 of an inch.
Wood Stork Nesting Update April 4, 2023
April 11, 2023 —
No Wood Storks were observed nesting at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary this month.
Study of Bald Cypress Pest Reveals No Activity at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary - Yet
April 06, 2023 —
The sanctuary is hosting research by a PhD student from Mississippi State University.
American Bitterns Rely on Wetlands
March 22, 2023 —
Some of these secretive marsh birds make their winter homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
February 2023 Rainfall and Water Levels
March 10, 2023 —
We recorded about one-tenth of an inch of rain at the Sanctuary in February 2023.
Safety Corner: Protect Your Home and Wildlife During Wildfire Season
March 10, 2023 —
With the winter dry season in full swing, residents and visitors are encouraged to be wildfire-ready.
From Guyana to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: Photography as a Gateway to Conservation
February 28, 2023 —
Becoming a wildlife photographer wasn’t his first dream, but it became a dream job.
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