Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

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Established in 1970, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium has been a part of the Southwest Florida community for nearly 50 years! Our mission, inspiring people to connect with nature, is accomplished by educating both children and adults about our unique ecosystem and environmental issues concerning our area. We strive to provide a holistic environmental education program encompassing all areas from

astronomy to ecology. Our 105-acre site is home to many rescue animals, butterfly and bird aviaries, two nature trails, SWFL's only planetarium theater, and much more
Hours of Operation:

Nature Center, Trails and Planetarium - Tuesday-Sunday - 10:00 - 4:00

We have a new fundraiser!Ruckus is our Common Snapping Turtle🐢, she loves vegetables and back scratches! We're currently...
06/05/2026

We have a new fundraiser!

Ruckus is our Common Snapping Turtle🐢, she loves vegetables and back scratches! We're currently trying to get her a bigger tank to become her permanent home! Any donations are greatly appreciated! ❤️

Stop in to support the fundraiser or donate here: https://www.calusanature.org/donate

☀️Only a few spots remain, last chance to sign up for the first week of Summer Camp! 🎒Jr. Wildlife Keepers: Perfect for ...
06/03/2026

☀️Only a few spots remain, last chance to sign up for the first week of Summer Camp! 🎒

Jr. Wildlife Keepers: Perfect for animal lovers and future wildlife professionals, this experience offers a real glimpse into the world of animal care!

Wild Florida: Perfect for curious young explorers, this camp is a fun-filled journey into the wild side of Florida, inspiring a love for nature and the outdoors!

Throughout the summer, camp registration will end at 12 pm each Thursday before the camp start date.

https://www.calusanature.org/calusa-summer-camps

A lot of fluttering from different types of butterflies in our garden recently, come check it out! 🦋
05/26/2026

A lot of fluttering from different types of butterflies in our garden recently, come check it out! 🦋

The Fort Myers Film Festival is back at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium on May 21st & 22nd!Experience immersive...
05/19/2026

The Fort Myers Film Festival is back at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium on May 21st & 22nd!

Experience immersive 360 dome films such as "Space Explorers," "Have a Safe Trip," "Texada," and so many more!

Tickets are available now! https://www.calusanature.org/cncp-fmff

Visit Fort Myers

Get your tickets here! https://www.calusanature.org/cncp-fmff
05/17/2026

Get your tickets here! https://www.calusanature.org/cncp-fmff

Dark Biosphere takes us to the frontiers of knowledge of one of the most amazing phenomena we can study: life. Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of me...

The Fort Myers Film Festival is back at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium on May 21st & 22nd!Experience immersive...
05/14/2026

The Fort Myers Film Festival is back at the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium on May 21st & 22nd!

Experience immersive 360 dome films such as "Space Explorers," "Have a Safe Trip," "Texada," and so many more!

Tickets are available now! https://www.calusanature.org/cncp-fm

Visit Fort Myers

Friday, May 22nd at 8 PM: "Close Encounters" Close Encounters takes audiences on an immersive virtual safari, bringing t...
05/10/2026

Friday, May 22nd at 8 PM: "Close Encounters"

Close Encounters takes audiences on an immersive virtual safari, bringing them face-to-face with Africa’s most iconic animals.

Tickets: https://www.calusanature.org/event-details/fmff-360-dome-films-close-encounters-the-frontiers-of-infinity
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlXDyyeX3rU

Close Encounters is a fulldome wildlife film that takes audiences on an immersive virtual safari, bringing them face-to-face with Africa’s most iconic animal...

Address

3450 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL
33905

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12392753435

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