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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 51 attractions in Naples
Traveler Description: This 11,000-acre wetland preserve contains a diversity of wildlife, including birds, alligators, whitetail deer and Florida black bears.
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Attraction type: Nature reserve, Wildlife park, Other
Activities: Birdwatching, Viewing wildlife, Getting married, Hiking
Address: 375 Sanctuary Road West Naples, FL 34120
Tel: 239-348-9151
Fax: 239-348-9155

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5 of 5 stars
HoustonCouchPotatoes   4 contributions
Houston
Nov 26, 2009

We aren't particularly into nature, but love to see birds up close in their natural habitiat. We saw plenty of beautiful birds. We enjoyed the sounds of the sanctuary, as well as the sights - we felt a million miles away. I'd recommend this for anyone who wants a different outing for an afternoon. The mosquitoes were not a problem... more

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5 of 5 stars
kpiechoc   28 contributions
appleton
Nov 19, 2009

This was a really nice boardwalk. Very scenic. We saw lots of different types of birds and alligators and lizards. We enjoyed the walk. Go on a day when it's a little cooler than 90 degrees. I thought it was a little on the expensive side. more

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4 of 5 stars
wetravelKY   7 contributions
Kentucky
Nov 16, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

You gotta love nature (and have a little patience) and this will not disappoint. Maintained by the Audubon Society (take your card for half off admission if you have one), the 2.25 mile boardwalk through the largest stand of virgin bald cypress in the world. What you will see depends on the time of day as well as the time... more

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5 of 5 stars
UrbanNYC   31 contributions
New York City
Sep 26, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We associate Florida with beaches and glamorous resorts. This is one of the few really spectacular places to visit. Nature could not be better. The birds, wildlife are all accessable from trails and boardwalks. The Center has a cafeteria and outdoor viewing area. Very near to naples and the Beaches. Guaranteed you will enjoy, and a wonderful change of pace,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Concordepilot19   4 contributions
Wiltshire, England
Jul 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We visited Corkscrew with our daughters (22 and 16) in July 2009 and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The 2 mile boardwalk wasn't too busy and we took a leisurely stroll taking a couple of hours, stopping dozens of times to see various birds, plants, amphibians and even an alligator. We also encountered a pair of wardens who were able to advise... more

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2 of 5 stars
arn   7 contributions
Scotland
Jul 14, 2009

We visited Corkscrew Swamp sanctuary on a hot summer afternoon. We stopped here on a trip to Naples and to be honest would have been better giving it a miss. We walked the 2+ mile boardwalk and saw a couple of vultures in the distance and a woodpecker. Teenage children weren't impressed - in fact daughter hurried ahead to get... more

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5 of 5 stars
Morel   5 contributions
Miami
Jul 12, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

What a great place! I like to see nature and birds and several people had told me to go to Corkscrew ... I'm so glad I finally did! Even my husband, who isn't big into this kind of thing, enjoyed it. You can't help but be impressed with the boardwalk. I wasn't sure about going in summer (we went in... more

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5 of 5 stars
MortFamily   34 contributions
Buckinghamshire
May 8, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

We really enjoyed the sanctuary & it even engaged our daughters 15 & 13 yrs. It made a good escape from the sun too after a bit too much the previous day. We saw lots of birds including a red woodpecker, some amazing insects and 4 huge alligators. It was well worth every penny of the modest entrance fee. more

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5 of 5 stars
baseballfan007   2 contributions
minnesota
Mar 11, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I have never seen anything like this! It was the perfect ending to our trip. We spent nearly 3 hours on the boardwalk and that was too fast for me. I could have spent the entire day sitting on various benches watching the birds, gators, and snakes. YES GATORS! We saw five within a very short walk and a couple... more

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5 of 5 stars
surferjoe5899   35 contributions
Miramar, FL
Mar 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This was by far the best board walk I have been to in Florida so far. It's very diverse and offers amazing views. In the visitors center they have an exhibit, reminds me of a disneyland ride or something. It's alright. Once you come out of the visitors center its pine and saw palmetto everywhere. From there you cannot see... more

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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Address

375 Sanctuary Road West, Naples, FL 34120
Tel: 239-348-9151 Fax: 239-348-9155