Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Audubon Florida’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary draws visitors from around the world for its top attractions

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Collier County, including the Blair Visitor Center, Spurlino Foundation Discovery Center, and boardwalk, will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday, August 17 through Sunday, August 30.

Audubon and Cameratta Companies have reached a settlement to resolve Audubon’s lawsuit challenging the permitting and review of the Kingston development.

The developer of a large and controversial residential subdivision in southeastern Lee County abandoned a plan this week to build a road through the middle of Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Collier County has approved an exchange of land that could eventually lead to thousands of new homes in what now is a rural part of the region. But the deal also could lead to preserving a corridor for wildlife, including panthers.

Early on a Saturday in early March, amateur wildlife photographer Jo Gryniewicz captured this rare sighting of a highly endangered Florida panther at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary east of Naples.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary participates in nationwide monitoring effort providing insights on mammals, birds, and more.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary's “super” ghost orchid has not only bloomed every year except last since it was discovered, it’s bloomed multiple times some years. And over the years, it bloomed during all 12 months.

The Collier Community Foundation has continued its financial support of Audubon Florida’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, the popular environmental attraction east of Naples, with a $100,000 grant. The foundation’s money is being added to donations from many other individuals, groups, and businesses in the sanctuary’s $20 million renovation effort to transform and expand the aging sanctuary.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary will celebrate the life of Ed Carlson, long-time Audubon warden and Sanctuary manager who died Dec. 9, in a way he would have truly enjoyed.