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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 ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ center.

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
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ'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.
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.
Aerial view of a wetland
Corkscrew Conservation Team Visits St. Johns River
August 16, 2023 — ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Water Management District staff continue a collaborative discussion of ways to improve our management of Carolina willow.
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