Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a 13,000 acre Preserve and is home to the largest remaining stand of old growth bald cypress in North America. A 2.25 mile boardwalk trail is open to the public daily.
Corkscrew Sanctuary provides critical habitat for the endangered Florida Panther. Remote cameras, tracks and an occasional visit from a collared panther provide valuable information to better understand the species' range, prey base and behaviors.
Watershed, native habitat, adaptations, hydro periods, endangered species, and sustainability are all topics of study weaved through our 5th grade curriculum.
Prescribed fire is a key land management practice used at Corkscrew Sanctuary.These burns are a very cost effective way of managing the land. Frequency and time of year depend on the desired impacts on the ecosystems burned.
Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is the gateway to the Western Everglades. Many resident species rely on the Everglades' freshwater wetlands that Audubon works so hard to protect.
