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Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge


  • The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is located in the southeastern corner of Georgia, along the Florida border, and covers approximately 402,000 acres.Ìý
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  • Establishment:
    The refuge was established in 1937 to protect the Okefenokee Swamp, a large and unique freshwater swamp ecosystem.Ìý
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  • Ecosystem:
    The Okefenokee Swamp is characterized by a variety of habitats, including wet and dry prairies, cypress swamps, winding waterways, and forested uplands.Ìý
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  • Biodiversity:
    The refuge is home to a wide array of plant and animal species, including over 850 plant species, over 200 bird species, 64 reptile species, 50 mammal species, 39 fish species, and 37 amphibian species.Ìý
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  • Threatened and Endangered Species:
    The refuge provides habitat for threatened and endangered species, such as the red-cockaded woodpecker, wood stork, and indigo snake.Ìý
Location: 4155 Suwanee Canal Road Contributor: Ben Thornton
Updated Mar 18, 2025 by Ben Thornton




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