Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium

Fort Myers, FL

National Parks

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Address: 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA _{How do we get there?} Number: 239 275 3435

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Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is all about offering families amazing nature based experiences, and with 105 acres to explore, that's a lot of adventure! This Fort Myers nature center features a number of attractions and activities within the grounds, including a museum that welcomes families and is themed around Southwest Florida's natural history.

There are also interpretive panels on local environmental issues, which is a great for teaching kids all about conservation.

The Planetarium is always popular with the children, where they can enjoy great starscape experiences through the varying schedule of displays. It's an out of this world experience!

The live exhibits are focussed on by interpretive panels and daily educational programmes to get the most from the visit, plus walk through butterfly house and bird aviaries. The Audubon Aviary is specifically home to injured and recuperating birds of prey, so stop and learn about their stories.

Grab those hiking boots because not all of the fun at Calusa Nature Center is indoors! There are three outdoor nature trails which are great to explore, and offer great views. You might be able to spot some local wildlife too!

So connect with nature on your next family day out, you never know what you might discover!

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Directions

The Center is located at 3450 Ortiz Avenue at the intersection of Colonial Blvd. and Six Mile Cypress in Fort Myers, one minute from I-75 at Exit 136.

From North Fort Myers:
175 South to exit 136 to Colonial Blvd
Take a right off the ramp, go west on Colonial 1/4 mile to Ortiz Ave
Take a right onto Ortiz Ave, entrance to Center is 500 ft up on the left

From Naples/Bonita Springs/Estero and south:
175 North to exit 136 to Colonial Blvd
Take a left off the ramp, go west on Colonial 1/4 mile to Ortiz Ave
Take a right onto Ortiz Ave, entrance to Center is 500 ft up on the left

From Cape Coral:
Take Midpoint Bridge to Fort Myers and stay on Colonial Blvd
Go east on Colonial to intersection with Six Mile Cypress Pkwy and Ortiz Ave
Take a left onto Ortiz Ave, entrance to Center is 500 ft up on the left

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How much does it cost?

Adults

$10.00

Children

$5.00 (Ages 3 to 12)

Discount

A number of discounts are offered, including seniors, students & military

Free Under

2 years.

Last Updates

2023

Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium FAQ’s

Proud to be a not for profit, environmental education organization, and they also look after injured animals too!

The trails are fine for push chairs

They have some great family friendly programs on, including family night Friday movies, so check ahead so you don't miss out!

The trails are fine for push chairs

The nature center is accessible, including the trails

Check the website for the monthly planetarium shows, and make sure you put the ones you want in your diaries!

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