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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

Dec. 16 - April 30:

Open Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm

May 1 - Dec. 15:

Open Hours: 8:00am - 1:00pm

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 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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Upcoming Events
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Corkscrew Night Tour
Apr
1
7:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Night Tour
Naples, FL
Education & Workshops In-Person
Explore Corkscrew's Pine Flatwoods
Apr
2
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Explore Corkscrew's Pine Flatwoods
Naples, FL
Education & Workshops In-Person
Ancient Forest Tour
Apr
2
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Ancient Forest Tour
Naples, FL
Education & Workshops In-Person
Corkscrew Night Tour
Apr
3
7:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Night Tour
Naples, FL
Education & Workshops In-Person
BYO Bicycle Backcountry Cycling Tour
Apr
4
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
BYO Bicycle Backcountry Cycling Tour
Naples, FL
Education & Workshops In-Person
Early Morning Admission for Members
Apr
5
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Early Morning Admission for Members
Naples, FL
Birding & Community Science In-Person
NEW! - Birds of Prey Tour
Apr
6
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
NEW! - Birds of Prey Tour
Naples, FL
Birding & Community Science In-Person
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Recent News
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February Survey Shows Wood Storks Nesting in Southwest Florida, Just Not at Corkscrew Swamp
February 13, 2025 — No Wood Storks were seen in the area of the historic colony.
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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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