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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
Aerial view of flooded wetland
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Receives Grant from the Collier Community Foundation
November 29, 2023 — The $30,000 grant will support efforts underway at the Western Everglades Research Center.
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Two white birds in the swamp.
Photographer-in-Residence Exhibit
November 28, 2023 — See the Sanctuary through the eyes of these fine artists from Feb. 2 through December 30, 2024.
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Photo of adult bobcat and kitten.
Monitoring Mammals for Conservation
November 08, 2023 — More than 930,000 photos have already provided valuable information on mammal populations in the Sanctuary since 2013.
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Wading bird in a swamp.
NEW Hours, Tours, and More in Store for '23-24 Season
October 20, 2023 — From December 16 through April 30, visiting hours are extended until 5 p.m.
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A graph showing rainfall amounts each August since 2004
Rainfall and Water Levels for August 2023
September 22, 2023 — Rainfall recorded at the Sanctuary in August was 10 percent lower than average.
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Wading birds in a wetland.
Corkscrew Works in the Community to Share Lessons Learned
September 21, 2023 — Wetland restoration discussions are underway at Bonita Bay community.
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A young man standing in front of the U.S. Capitol
Standoff in the Swamp Sends Young Photographer to the Capitol
September 18, 2023 — Estero High School student Storm Childress' image wins annual art contest.
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Three people posing outdoors
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Taps Shawn Clem, PhD, for Director of Conservation
August 30, 2023 — The promotion coincides with Clem's 18th year with Audubon.
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Aerial view of a wetland
Corkscrew Conservation Team Visits St. Johns River
August 16, 2023 — Audubon and Water Management District staff continue a collaborative discussion of ways to improve our management of Carolina willow.
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