Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary-ONLINE TICKETS RECOMMENDED

"We thoroughly enjoyed the walk through the Audubon corkscrew swamp sanctuary. The full walk is about 2.5 miles on a boardwalk. The boardwalk goes through the swamp with safe guard rails. You get to see many areas of the swamp, some fields and prairies that are marshes as well. We saw many birds, including herons, ibis, warblers, and many more. About 30 species during our hike. There are many stops along the way with benches where you can sit in the peace and quiet and enjoy the foliage and the wildlife. I recommend it for a place of tranquility. This was my first visit through a swamp, and it was much more pleasant and enjoyable than I ever thought it would be. There are tour guides that give tours on Sunday mornings. We ran into some of these tour guides during our walk on the boardwalk. They are very knowledgeable and sometimes will point out birds, orchids and other sightings as you walk on the boardwalk. I was very grateful to run into these tour guides. There is a very nice gift shop in the visitor center with lots of gifts around birds. There’s also a little café where you can buy food. They have salads, sandwiches, and drinks that you can purchase, as well as hotdogs and condiments. If you really like your visit, you can purchase a membership on the way out, and they will credit your ticket purchase toward the membership. I highly recommend visiting this place, if you would like a pleasant hike, and to see the beauty of the swamp as well as the birds."

"This is a wonderful natural protected site with extensive boardwalk walking trails over thousands of acres of old growth swamp. A calm, peaceful, tranquil environment where you will likely see much wildlife. There as excellent signage and literature where you can learn a lot about the various plants and animals you see in this protected reserve."

"Pretty place to spend the day in nature. There are public restrooms at the entrance as well as a small cafe and gift shop. The boardwalk leads through a prairie areas as well as swamp. You may see alligators, birds, deer, raccoons and if you are super lucky panthers and bobcats. The path is pretty safe since you are on the boardwalk the entire time. There are lookouts along the way and sitting areas also. Online tickets were required for Thanksgiving however you may be able to purchase tickets when you arrive. I suggest calling first."

"Such a peaceful, beautiful place. It is absolutely amazing to experience some of Florida's natural habitats and see land that is untouched (less the boardwalk providing you said view!) I took my seven year old with me for our first girls "hike". She was able to keep up, even taking the extended path (3mi.) Being from the north, I wasnt sure what I was getting into going to a swamp. Certainly not at all like the stero type I grew up with! Plenty of picture taking opportunities. A great way to connect with nature and only 20 minutes or so from the residential communities of Naples. The gift shop had so many choices to bring home a keepsake from your visit, so be sure to bring your wallet! They offer a few snacks and bottled beverages, but you'll want to make sure you had a meal before or plan to after. Restrooms at the entrance but not along the boardwalk. This didn't cause issue for us, but something you'll want to take note of before you get out there!"

"We went on the last day before 2 weeks of upgrading. Due to our earliest many animals and bird were in the move. We heard an alligator roar very close, saw raccoons, owls, frogs, ospreys, etc. There are 4 different types of environment, not just straight mangrove. Shop was open. Rest rooms at start but not on 2+ miles boardwalk."