The new Spurlino Foundation Discovery Center opened in January 2026 at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
The 1,600-square-foot center, located at the Blair Visitor Center, features exhibits such as “The Secret Lives of Plants,” “Life Beneath the Surface” and “Amphibians and Reptiles,” said a news release.
The exhibits aim to highlight the sanctuary’s conservation efforts and the region’s flora and fauna. The center replaced a previous discovery space that had been closed since 2020. The new design includes colorful signs, videos and interactive activities.
Three-year project
Audubon staff worked for nearly three years with Michigan-based design firm Flutter & Wow, as well as local taxidermists and wildlife sculptors, to create the exhibits. The center offers a multi-sensory learning experience, with mounted artifacts to touch, bird calls to hear and an opportunity for children to dress up as a prescribed fire professional…