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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

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375 Sanctuary Road West, Naples, FL 34120

Open Today 8:00am - 5:00pm

Located in Southwest Florida, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is the gateway to the Western Everglades—part of one of the largest wetland systems in the world. These wetlands store rainwater, clean storm runoff, send water to the aquifer, and improve water quality for Naples and Bonita Springs estuaries and beaches.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a Ramsar Convention’s Wetland of International Importance. It is one of 41 sites designated in the U.S. and one of 2,400 sites worldwide. The Sanctuary protects the largest remaining old-growth bald cypress forest in the world. These ancient trees provide food and shelter for thousands of species, from the tallest Wood Stork to the smallest green treefrog.

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In the News
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Receives $5K Grant From the Collier Community Foundation
November 25, 2024 — These funds will support the efforts of the Corkscrew Sustainability Board’s strategic planning.
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New Visitor Experience
November 19, 2024 — Audubon has installed more than 50 updated interpretive and navigational signs in the Blair Visitor Center and on the Sanctuary campus.
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Tagged Lesser Yellowlegs Recorded at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary During Migration
October 16, 2024 — Wetland habitats in South Florida serve as important refueling stations for birds migrating from the boreal forest to South America each fall.
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Catching Up with Ayanna Browne, Former Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Intern
October 04, 2024 — From the Virgin Islands to Florida to California, this young woman is making her mark in the conservation field.
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