Enjoy Moonlight on the Boardwalk and Half-Price Admission at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

The general public is invited to expertise a magical night at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary on August 7, 2025. Beneath the practically full moon, visitors can discover the two.25-mile boardwalk by way of an historic bald cypress forest with timber greater than 500 years outdated.

Basic admission begins at 6:30 p.m. The moon rises at 7:10 p.m., with sundown at 8 p.m. The occasion concludes at 9:30 p.m.  Adults take pleasure in discounted admission for $8 and $3 admission for teenagers ages 6-14. Youngsters 5 and underneath enter at no cost.

Quite a lot of actions are deliberate on the boardwalk:

• Sound ID station
• Storytelling with flashlights and shadow puppets
• Bio fluorescent station
• Recognizing scopes within the moist prairie for wildlife and night time sky viewing 
• Bat station

As well as, there shall be a contact desk on nocturnal animals from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., a moth station on the decrease patio beginning at 7:30 p.m., and the Nature Retailer shall be open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with snacks, drinks, and merchandise. Members obtain 20% off Nature Retailer merchandise, and all visitors will obtain a 20% low cost on any moon-related merchandise. 

Crimson cellophane is on the market (for this occasion) on the Admissions desk to cowl flashlights or cameras/cell telephones that use a white flash, as pink mild is much less disruptive to nocturnal wildlife. Company are inspired to put on a long-sleeved shirt, lengthy pants, and socks to discourage mosquitoes. 

On-line tickets for Moonlight on the Boardwalk are really useful and may be bought here. If inclement climate ends in occasion cancellation, all tickets shall be refunded.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is the gateway to the most important old-growth bald cypress in North America on a 2.25-mile boardwalk and gives some ways to take pleasure in nature, together with guided experiences. Audubon’s Blair Customer Middle and boardwalk, positioned at 375 Sanctuary Street W. in Naples, are open each day at 8 a.m. with the final admission at 1 p.m. The Middle gives a Nature Retailer with many regionally made merchandise and presents. Admission is $17 for adults, $6 for teenagers 6-14, and free for kids and members.

Throughout August and September, Florida residents with proof of residence can take pleasure in half-price admission to the Sanctuary. Closed for annual upkeep from August 16-29, 2025. Online tickets for any visit, event, or guided program are recommended.