A boardwalk at sunrise
Corkscrew

Explore Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Visit our iconic boardwalk or sign up for a guided experience!
Photo: ÃÛèÖAPP staff
2.25
Miles of Boardwalk
265
Bird Species Recorded
13,000
Acres of Wilderness Habitat Protected

Welcome to our world-famous 2.25-mile boardwalk.

As you move through the changing scenery, consider that this boardwalk shows visitors only a tiny fraction of the 13,000 acres we call Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. 

The sanctuary is a magnificent and expansive landscape that is home to thousands of species, a diverse tapestry of habitats, and the largest remaining stand of old-growth bald cypress trees in the world. These impressive trees, relatives of the redwood, tower 130 feet into the sky and some have a girth of 25 feet. Their massive branches are draped with orchids, bromeliads, and ferns. 

The sanctuary is home to hundreds of alligators, otters, white-tailed deer, and red-bellied turtles. A wide variety of wading birds, songbirds, and raptors can be seen throughout the year, while the fabulous Painted Bunting is one of many winter visitors. 

Your Guide to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary's 2.25-mile  Boardwalk

Our Iconic Boardwalk
Learn about the history of this amazing structure that makes Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary special.
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Black-and-white photo of two boardwalks side by side, one old and one new
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Birds You Might See
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary provides habitat for more than 260 species across the seasons.
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Wading birds in a shallow wetland
A variety of wading birds take advantage of dropping water levels in spring to find a meal in the Lettuce Lake. Photo: Renee Wilson/ÃÛèÖAPP Florida
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Features
Boardwalk
Wheelchair accessible
Nature store
Food for purchase
Exhibits
Pollinator garden
Picnic area
Binoculars to borrow
Venue rental
Sanctuary News
Aerial view of an island with white birds on it, buildings in the distance
To the Skies: ÃÛèÖAPP Brings New Ideas to Long-Term Wood Stork Monitoring
January 27, 2025 — Monitoring treetop nests requires innovation and partnership.
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View of a boardwalk and prairie beyond in soft light
Song of the Swamp by Andrea Rousseau
December 19, 2024 — Florida Southwestern State College Student Shares Her Passion for the Sanctuary Through Her Lens
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A brown songbird perched on a branch with orange leaves in the background
Motus Station Provides Clues to Thrush Migration
December 12, 2024 — Four southbound thrushes were recorded at the Sanctuary in a single week in October.
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A group of people standing on a porch smiling for the camera
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Receives $5K Grant From the Collier Community Foundation
November 25, 2024 — These funds will support the efforts of the Corkscrew Sustainability Board’s strategic planning.
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Photo of the admissions desk inside the Blair Visitor Center with new signs overhead and along the walls.
New Visitor Experience
November 19, 2024 — ÃÛèÖAPP has installed more than 50 updated interpretive and navigational signs in the Blair Visitor Center and on the Sanctuary campus.
ÃÛèÖAPP's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary