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Wildlife Nature · Fort Myers, Florida
Short trails, raptor enclosures and an intimate planetarium make Calusa Nature Center a compact but revealing introduction to Southwest Florida’s habitats and night sky. It’s the ideal half-day outing for families and curious travelers.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Fort Myers, Florida
Lakes Park is Fort Myers’ accessible pocket of wetlands and lakes—an easygoing destination for birding, walking, and flatwater paddling. This guide walks you through what to expect, when to go, and how to make the most of a morning or afternoon in the park.
Read the story →Water Activities · Fort Myers, Florida
A short paddle off Fort Myers reveals dense mangrove tunnels, feeding manatees, and shorebirds in riotous color. Guided kayaks and intro SUP tours make Bunche Beach Preserve an easy, wildlife-rich escape for newcomers and seasoned paddlers alike.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Fort Myers, Florida
In two hours off the coast of Fort Myers you can witness dolphins cavorting in the surf and West Indian manatees drifting in thermal waters—an intimate wildlife encounter that’s accessible to families and first-time boaters.
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