Description
The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is a 105-acre site with a museum, nature trails, planetarium, aviary, gift shop and meeting and picnic areas. It is home to snakes, turtles, alligators, bobcats and crocodiles. Visitors can learn about the natural history of southwest Florida when visiting the museum. Calusa Nature Center features educational programs that allow visitors to get up close and personal with some of the resident creatures, including snakes, alligators, skunks and white tail deer. There is also a reproduction of a Seminole Indian village.
Hobbies & Activities category: Astronomical observatory or site;  Natural area;  Village reconstruction, open-air museum
Address
Calusa Nature Center
3450 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905-7811
United States
Phone 1 (239) 275-3435 / 3183
Fax 1 (239) 275-9016
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0011:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult$8.00
Child 12 & under$5.00
Child 3 & underFREE
Tips
One-price admission includes the Museum, Trails, and all Planetarium Shows. Closed major holidays.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
2 hours 30 minutes
Attractions Near Calusa Nature Center, Fort Myers