Flight of the Wood Stork
May 31, 2022 —
Research and land management staff endeavor to restore conditions needed by Wood Storks and many others at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A world-class wildlife sanctuary that inspires curiosity and action for a healthy ecological future.
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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.
In the News
Addressing Threats to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s Wetlands
April 12, 2022 —
A pilot sonic drilling study was conducted this spring downstream of the Sanctuary.
Volunteer Appreciation at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
April 08, 2022 —
72 volunteers contributed more than 10,000 hours over this past season.
Helping a Boy’s Wish Come True
March 09, 2022 —
Eight-year-old Oban Birmingham wished to be a nature photographer.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Wild Florida Adventure Camp - 2022
March 04, 2022 —
Join us for our NEW and exciting nature-based summer camp for children ages 6-10 years.
Prescribed Fire Update
March 03, 2022 —
As of March 3, 2022, Sanctuary resource managers have successfully applied fire to 388 acres.
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