Experts' Choice Award Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium
What the experts agree on
Florida wildlife encounters meet interactive learning at this kid-friendly nature center. Walk through three distinct biomes on easy trails, see native animals up close via touch tanks and demonstrations, catch butterfly releases, and explore the
“As kid-friendly as nature gets, there are hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, easy to manage walking trails into three different biomes, and enough wildlife to satisfy the most avid amateur zoologists.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Get a look at Florida's native animals and habitats." Full review
Afar Magazine "Butterflies are released into the surrounding gardens as soon as eggs are laid, and caterpillars are plentiful.Walk the lush gardens that surround the house to view the colorful and beautiful creature." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"You'll see a wide range of animals native to Florida...there are also daily shows and animal demonstrations, as well as touch tanks and fossils that kids will enjoy." Full review
