Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium CNCP has been a part of the Southwest Florida community for over 50 years!
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Our 105-acre property is home to rescue animals, a butterfly garden, raptor aviary, nature trails, our area's only public large dome planetarium theater, and much more! 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 ad

ults 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

09/03/2026

This year you gotta face your fears!

09/03/2026

It’s almost time to face your fears…

Tickets for the Calusa Nature Center’s 2026 Haunted Walk are on sale now! Get yours today at www.calusanature.org. If you dare.

Come explore the newly renovated and refreshed Invasive Species Room at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium! Get up close...
09/02/2026

Come explore the newly renovated and refreshed Invasive Species Room at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium! Get up close with some seriously cool residents including our Green Iguana, Black and White Tegu, Ball Python, Cuban Tree Frog, Veiled Chameleon and Curly Tailed Lizard!

There’s really nothing else like this in Southwest Florida. Creepy? Maybe a little. Fascinating? ABSOLUTELY. Come see who’s waiting for you... if you dare!

Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

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Thank you so much to the volunteers from Bishop Verot Catholic High School!They worked hard:🌱 Removing nearly half a dum...
08/29/2026

Thank you so much to the volunteers from Bishop Verot Catholic High School!

They worked hard:
🌱 Removing nearly half a dumpster of invasive plants
🥾 Cleaning up the Hammond Way Trail
🧹 Sweeping and mopping throughout the Nature Center
📦 Cleaning and organizing our supply closet
🏕️ Helping reset our Heritage Room after camp

We are incredibly grateful for their time, energy, and willingness to get their hands dirty! 💚

Homeschool classes are back!September 10th: Fabulous Fungi!🍄October 1st: Cryptozoology! 🐾November 5th: Geology Rocks!🪨De...
08/26/2026

Homeschool classes are back!

September 10th: Fabulous Fungi!🍄
October 1st: Cryptozoology! 🐾
November 5th: Geology Rocks!🪨
December 3rd: Intro to Wilderness Survival 🔎

Register and find more information here: https://www.calusanature.org/homeschool

Come by and see us tonight!!
08/21/2026

Come by and see us tonight!!

TEMPORARY CLOSURE:The center will be closed from August 18th - 24th. We will reopen on Tuesday August 25th for our regul...
08/16/2026

TEMPORARY CLOSURE:

The center will be closed from August 18th - 24th. We will reopen on Tuesday August 25th for our regular business hours.

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

Website

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