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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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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Offers Nature Viewing Opportunities Across the Seasons
August 09, 2023 — Whenever you’re here, you’ll find nature everywhere you look!
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A flock of black and white birds in treeetops.
Migrating Swallow-tailed Kites Descend on Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
July 27, 2023 — Note: While visitors do see kites soaring overhead, roosts are not visible from the boardwalk or other public area.
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Close-up of orchid bloom
The "Super" Ghost Orchid at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is Blooming
June 28, 2023 — The first blossom of the 2023 season was photographed on June 27.
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View of the Visitor Center.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Hosts Traveling Exhibit Featuring 2022 Audubon Photography Awards Winners
June 27, 2023 — Eleven Winning Images on Display through August 31, 2023.
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Summer Events Line-up Includes Events at Sunrise and Sunset to Beat the Heat
June 08, 2023 — Florida residents can enjoy discounted admission during the months of August and September.
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A small songbird in a forest
Using Technology to Understand Habitat Connections for American Redstarts
June 06, 2023 — An American Redstart tagged in Jamaica finds stopover habitat at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary during spring migration.
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An American Bittern standing on a log with its wings outstretched.
American Bittern: Secretive Marsh Birds Make Their Winter Homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
June 06, 2023 — Little is known about the natural history of these secretive marsh birds.
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A view of grassland from a boardwalk.
Corkscrew Watershed Science Forum Shines Spotlight on Wetland Health
May 25, 2023 — Synergies created during the event will make our region more resilient.
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