"Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary offers a safe, immersive Everglades experience via a 2.5-mile boardwalk through ancient cypress forests, marshlands, and prairies. From guided bird walks to swamp treks, meditation sessions, and photography workshops, it’s a haven for nature lovers, birders, and eco-adventurers."

Recommended for

Bird watchers
Spot over 200 species along the Great Florida Birding Trail and Atlantic Flyway

Nature photographers
Join outdoor or indoor macro workshops for stunning wildlife and flora close-ups

Eco-explorers
Experience guided swamp walks and rare wetland ecosystems on foot

Wellness seekers
Take part in peaceful meditation sessions surrounded by cypress forest ambiance

Things to See & Do

  • Boardwalk Experience: Stroll 2.5 miles through pine flatwoods, marshes, prairies, and the bald cypress forest
  • Blair Audubon Visitor Center: Visit the eco-friendly hub with a Nature Store, Gallery Café, and informative exhibits
  • Wildlife Watching: Look for alligators, deer, turtles, songbirds, and even barred owls along the boardwalk
  • Bald Cypress Forest: Walk through the largest remaining old-growth bald cypress forest in North America

Guided Tours

  • Early Bird Walks: 90-minute small-group birding tours led by expert naturalists (ages 16+)
  • Complimentary Boardwalk Tours: Free daily tours Nov–Mar (10:30am) and Apr–Oct (9:30am)
  • Ancient Forest Walking Tour: A 3-hour journey through the old-growth cypress with just 10 participants
  • Private Adult Group Walks: Customizable tours for nature clubs, families, and businesses
  • Swamp Walks: Off-boardwalk treks through knee-deep water for a true Everglades immersion

Workshops & Programs

  • Lunch and Learn: Science and nature discussions with local experts (Nov–Apr), free with lunch at the café
  • Python Patrol Training: Learn to identify and safely manage invasive Burmese pythons
  • Meditation Sessions: Guided classes held in a tranquil amphitheater surrounded by forest
  • Indoor Macro Photography: Shoot exotic reptiles and amphibians in a controlled setting with expert guidance

Good to Know

  • Style: Conservation-focused sanctuary with family-friendly facilities and expert-led nature tours
  • Recognition: Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and part of the Great Florida Birding Trail

Map & Location

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, 375 Sanctuary Rd W, Naples, Florida 34120 – Phone: 239-348-9151
Located northeast of Naples, offering an accessible and enriching gateway to the western Everglades

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