The Bird Rookery Swamp Trail offers 12 miles of hiking and biking trails, including an 1800-ft. boardwalk with wheelchair accessibility. Biking can be a …
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Feb 21, 2024
We went to see some alligators and we were please met three oh them. Nice place with lots of birds also. Totally worth it !! Full review by Julie C
Feb 3, 2024
Stopped here after being disappointed at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. We pulled in the parking area and saw 3 birds instantly; while driving here we saw several birds also. Lots of reptiles. Some bi… Full review by Cynthia W
Nov 16, 2023
Beware of this trail. Do not take your dog or dogs with you. They are reconsidered food source for alligators. We hiked 3 miles in and turned around and hiked back. The trail on the way back was cove… Full review by michael p
Guided walks- am I correct that these take place on Wednesdays at 9am? Does the walk cover the full loop or is it dependent on the guide, the number of stops and time, so the group may turn back and retrace the walk? As a wildlife photographer, I'm trying to gauge the pace of the walk. I hope to visit at the beginning of March. Thanks!
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Hi Stewart T: You are correct, the Bird Rookery Swamp walks take place every Wednesday (NOV - APR) at 0900. The walk is "time dependent". In other words, depending upon the …
Hi Stewart T: You are correct, the Bird Rookery Swamp walks take place every Wednesday (NOV - APR) at 0900. The walk is "time dependent". In other words, depending upon the number of questions, the number of wildlife encounters, the fitness of our guests and the interests of our guests (birders, photographers, etc.), you may cover more or less miles - but, you will return to the parking area about 11:30-12:00. They will never cover the whole 12 mile loop. At anytime, our guests may separate from the group to satisfy their own pace. But, we ask that you notify the walk leader so that they don't have to look for you in the last gator pool! We look forward to seeing you in March. I assure you that you won't be sorry. Thanks for your question. CREW - Bird Rookery staff
I would take young children to the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary instead. It’s where everyone walks on a boardwalk above the water/land. The risk is less, and they have a fabulous …
I would take young children to the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary instead. It’s where everyone walks on a boardwalk above the water/land. The risk is less, and they have a fabulous children’s section in the gift shop.
Are the vultures still an issue with vehicles in the parking area as they were a few years ago?
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There was a turkey vulture watching over when we arrived. We attached plastic bags to the wipers and windows. We didn't have any damage. Hope you have the same experience and …
There was a turkey vulture watching over when we arrived. We attached plastic bags to the wipers and windows. We didn't have any damage. Hope you have the same experience and enjoy this wonderful park.
The Corkscrew part of this sanctuary has a beautiful raised boardwalk right through the middle of the old growth cypress trees. It is the only original collection of these Old Cyprus …
The Corkscrew part of this sanctuary has a beautiful raised boardwalk right through the middle of the old growth cypress trees. It is the only original collection of these Old Cyprus trees in the US (maybe even the world) and there are lots of signs explaining what you are looking at. This 2 1/2 mile boardwalk is raised above the swamp, accessible only on foot, and a must see to believe it. You can spot many bird species as well as alligators sunning on small islands surrounded by the swamp.water.
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