The public is invited to experience a magical evening at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary on August 7, 2025. Under the nearly full moon, guests can explore the 2.25-mile boardwalk through an ancient bald cypress forest with trees more than 500 years old.
General admission begins at 6:30 p.m. The moon rises at 7:10 p.m., with sunset at 8 p.m. The event concludes at 9:30 p.m. Adults enjoy discounted admission for $8 and $3 admission for kids ages 6-14. Children 5 and under enter for free.
A variety of activities are planned on the boardwalk:
- Sound ID station
- Storytelling with flashlights and shadow puppets
- Bio fluorescent station
- Spotting scopes in the wet prairie for wildlife and night sky viewing
- Bat station
In addition, there will be a touch table on nocturnal animals from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., a moth station on the lower patio starting at 7:30 p.m., and the Nature Store will be open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with snacks, drinks, and merchandise. Members receive 20% off Nature Store merchandise, and all guests will receive a 20% discount on any moon-related merchandise…