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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

May 1 - Dec. 15:

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

Dec. 16 - April 30:

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

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.

Love the Sanctuary? Enjoy unlimited visits with a Corkscrew membership.
Upcoming Events
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Dec
15
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Night Tour
Naples, FL
Dec
16
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Early Birding Tour
Naples, FL
Dec
20
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew's Christmas Bird Count
Naples, FL
Jan
5
5:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Night Tour
Naples, FL
Jan
6
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Early Birding Tour
Naples, FL
Jan
7
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Ancient Forest Tour
Naples, FL
Jan
9
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
BYO Bicycle Backcountry Cycling Tour
Naples, FL
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Recent News
An aerial view of sunflowers blooming at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Corkscrew Watershed Initiative Aims to Conserve Heart of the Western Everglades
December 05, 2023 — As development continues to rapidly advance in Southwest Florida, conservation of Western Everglades habitat is more important than ever—particularly in the 70,000-acre Corkscrew Watershed, home of the more than 13,000 acres of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
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.
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