Enjoy Moonlight on the Boardwalk and Half-Price Admission at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Florida residents invited to enjoy the Sanctuary for half price in August and September.
The public is invited to experience a magical evening at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary on August 7, 2025. Under the nearly full moon, guests can explore the 2.25-mile boardwalk through an ancient bald cypress forest with trees more than 500 years old.
The event runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The moon rises at 7:10 p.m., with sunset at 8 p.m. The last admission is at 8:30 p.m. Adults enjoy discounted admission for $8, and $3 admission for kids ages 6-14. Children 5 and under enter for free.
A variety of activities are planned on the boardwalk:
- Sound ID station
- Storytelling with flashlights and shadow puppets
- Biofluorescent station
- Spotting scopes in the wet prairie for wildlife and night sky viewing
- Bat station
In addition, there will be a touch table on nocturnal animals from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., a moth station on the lower patio starting at 7:30 p.m., and the Nature Store will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with snacks, drinks, and merchandise. Members receive 20% off Nature Store merchandise, and all guests will receive a 20% discount on any moon-related merchandise.
Red cellophane is available (for this event) at the Admissions desk to cover flashlights or cameras/cell phones that use a white flash, as red light is less disruptive to nocturnal wildlife. Guests are encouraged to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and socks to deter mosquitoes.
Online tickets for Moonlight on the Boardwalk are recommended and can be purchased . If inclement weather results in event cancellation, all tickets will be refunded.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is the gateway to the largest old-growth bald cypress in North America on a 2.25-mile boardwalk and offers many ways to enjoy nature, including guided experiences. ÃÛèÖAPP’s Blair Visitor Center and boardwalk, located at 375 Sanctuary Road W. in Naples, are open daily at 8 a.m. with the last admission at 1 p.m. The Center offers a Nature Store with many locally made products and gifts. Admission is $17 for adults, $6 for kids 6-14, and free for children and members.
During August and September, Florida residents with proof of residence can enjoy half-price admission to the Sanctuary. Closed for annual maintenance from August 16-29, 2025.