Our family of 7 has a family membership at the nature center and we LOVE it! If your Family is big on nature and animals this is your spot. I love how chill it is. Holiday lights were amazing! Don’t have enough good things to say. Membership is well worth it!
August 2023
Learned so much! The planetarium was a great way to spend the afternoon. One of five places in the US that you can touch a rock from Mars. Other highlights include a meteorite display and the planetarium shows. Be sure to ask questions. Dr. Preston is a wealth of information.
December 2022
Large nature area with plenty of activities - from walking through the trails to yoga to a holiday light show (beginning December 9th), to a small aviary center and to a beautiful planetarium…it’s a great place for adults and kids alike.No pets allowed. No bikes. Free parking. Pay for entrance to planetarium and activities.
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is a private not-for-profit organization dedicated to environmental education and preservation. Our 105-acre site has 3 nature trails, various rescue animals, a bird and butterfly aviary, meeting and picnic spaces, two museums and southwest Florida's only planetarium theater!
Hours of Operation:
Nature Center, Trails and Planetarium
Tues - Sun - 10:00 - 4:00
Other Information
Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: A great place to get in touch with Florida's nature during the day, while enjoying laser light and planetary shows at night.
Best for Things to Do in Fall Because: See the change of seasons along the elevated boardwalks; they make a perfect setting for spooky, Haunted Walks at Halloween.
Best for Museums Because: This museum is focused on Southwest Florida's natural history, from alligators and birds to the importance of water. Be sure to check out the boardwalks.
