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Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, Fort Myers, FL

  • Address 3450 Ortiz Ave
    Fort Myers, FL 33905
    United States
  • Phone number+1 239 275 3435
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  • Neighborhood : Downtown
    http://www.calusanature.com/
  • Mon to Sat from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM,Sun from 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM

The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium combines nature with education. The 105-acre site contains a museum, aviary, winding nature trails, a gift shop, and meeting and picnic areas. The museum has information on Florida's history, especially the Calusa Indians who ruled southwest Florida for nearly 1,000 years. There are daily animal shows, snake feedings, and aviary tours. Admission to the Center is $4 for adults, $2.50 for kids under 12. Admission to the Planetarium is $3 for adults, $2 for kids under 12. Check the schedule for Planetarium show times.

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Trekaroo Reviews ( 1 Review ) Top

 by  GPP_FL  on  2008-06-19

It offers a 2-mile wildlife trail, Seminole Indian village, native bird aviary, and live animal exhibits. Staff demonstrate snake and alligator...

Trip Advisor Reviews ( 3 Reviews ) Top

“Very enjoyable experience”

 by  jjkadaba  on  2008-08-19

As a nature and animal lover I usually stay away from zoo's and attractions that have to do with caging animals. However, this place is unique....

“loved it”

 by  Shawna2004  on  2007-01-17

This was a great place to visit. Lots of animals, no large crowds. They have a schedule of feeding times for the animals, they take some of the...

“A great place to spend the day”

 by  Brynn  on  2005-06-13

You can check out their website at ---- for pics and info on their programs and planetarium shows. Be sure to check out their daily talks so yo...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 6 Reviews ) Top

Great Nature Experience

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-07-13

I would recommend the Calusa Nature center to all who like animals and the great outdoors. The walking trails are very nice. You can get a fa...

Great for Eight!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-06-07

I thought this was a great place! Small but filled with lots to do; nature trails, animal shows where you get to see and touch them up close, p...

Waste of money

 by  Stacy  on  2007-05-13

If you like boredom then this is the place for you. Its a below avg. nature trail and all the normal animals you can see at a petco big deal. ...

I love to go there and see all the animals!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2006-04-11

Very fun way to see reptiles and other animals up close. I cant wait to go there again and touch more animals! Its so fun!

Don from PA needs to stay home!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-01-13

Excellent!!! They have Butterflies and Bald Eagles up close!!! The nature trails are fun too. You never know what you might see.PS - Don from...

BEST NATURE PARK IN THE AREA

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-01-13

An excellent way to see nature up close.

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