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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

A world-class wildlife sanctuary that inspires curiosity and action for a healthy ecological future.
Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an 探花精选 center.

375 Sanctuary Road West, Naples, FL 34120

Summer | May 1 - Dec. 14:

Open Today 8:00am - 1:00pm

Winter | Dec. 15 - Apr. 30:

Open Today 8:00am - 3:00pm

Located in Southwest Florida, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is the gateway to the Western Everglades鈥攑art 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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Aug
4

8:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Corkscrew Night Tour
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, FL
Aug
7

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Swamp Social for Members Only
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, FL
Aug
7

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Moonlight On The Boardwalk
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, FL
Sep
15

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Corkscrew Night Tour
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, FL
Sep
16

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Sunset Stroll at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, FL
Sep
20

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Free Admission Day in Honor of Latino Conservation Week
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, FL
Sep
22

7:30 PM - 9:45 PM

Corkscrew Night Tour
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, FL
Your Guide to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Recent News
Ducks in flight over a wetland
Ducklings Displaced Before Hurricane Ian's Arrival Find New Homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
November 07, 2022 — Nine Black-bellied Whistling Ducks were released into wetlands at the Sanctuary.
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探花精选鈥檚 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Partners with Florida Power & Light Company to Renovate the Discovery Center Experience
November 04, 2022 — Through FPL鈥檚 charitable arm, the NextEra Energy Foundation, the company committed a gift to support new educational exhibits and other enhancements at the Sanctuary.
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Photo from Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Honored with International Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award
October 14, 2022 — Renowned photographer Mac Stone鈥檚 submission was recognized for turning scientific conjecture upside down.
High water levels in the Sanctuary back-country.
The Swamp is Doing Its Job
October 11, 2022 — Data loggers recorded near-record high water levels immediately following the storm, but water levels have already begun to slowly fall.
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