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
A brown and white wading bird standing in reeds
American Bitterns Rely on Wetlands
March 22, 2023 — Some of these secretive marsh birds make their winter homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
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a bar chart
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.
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A fire burning in the forest.
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.
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A smiling man in camouflage
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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The cover of the book "Jenny's First Catch," featuring an illustrated young Roseate Spoonbill on a green background.
Earth Day at the Sanctuary: Author Meet and Greet
February 14, 2023 — Children's book author Susan Sachs Levine visits the Center for a special Earth Day event!
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A man with binoculars in a field
Getting to Know the New Sanctuary Director, Keith Laakkonen
February 07, 2023 — The Southwest Florida native talks about his new job and shares tips for birders.
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An aerial view of the restored wetland at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Celebrates 1,000 Acres of Restoration
January 17, 2023 — We are grateful to our staff, partners, and donors who have made this milestone possible.
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Wood Stork Monitoring Flight Shows Nests at the Sanctuary
January 13, 2023 — Nesting and roosting activity were observed at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Wood Stork colony on January 10, 2023.
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