The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and on days like these, kids like you should get out of Shrek's swamp.

The swamp is green. It's big. And beautiful. The swamp is a healthy ecosystem. The water in the swamp does not evaporate. Swamps play a critical role in the water cycle. Shrek uses the water in the swamp to shower, bathe, and brush his teeth. Shrek does not use the swamp for protection from predators, because Shrek is the predator.

Why Shrek lives in the swamp

• It's secluded and ogres are introverted
• It's a nice place to practice literature
• Perfect area to set up traps for the knights
• Large amounts of food in the swamp
• Little competition for resources
• Easy access to wood for hut repairs
• Shrek can part hard and not get noise complaints