The
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is a private,
not for
profit, environmental education organization located
in Fort Myers, Florida. Our 105 acre site has
a museum, three nature trails, a Planetarium, butterfly
and bird aviaries,
a gift shop and meeting and picnic areas.
Strolling through our Museum, visitors can learn
about
Southwest Florida's natural history. Daily educational
programs allow visitors
an up close and personal view of some of our resident
creatures,
including snakes,
alligators,
a skunk and white tail deer.
Various amphibians and arthropods are also waiting for you.
The Museum's interpretive displays address many issues effecting
our area, from water resources to the plight of the endangered
manatee. (Clicking
on some of the animal pictures on this site links to information
about them.)
The
stars are always out in our Planetarium, the only one south
of Bradenton and west of the Miami! Check the Planetarium
pages for astronomical happenings and other special
events.
Our
Museum, Planetarium and large portions of our nature trails
are accessible to people with disabilities.
Our
Gift Shop has a wide variety
of natural history merchandise for all ages, from books
to jewelry to native plants. Be sure to check it out
on your next visit. If we don't have what
you're looking for use our link to Amazon.com.
All purchases, not just books, made at Amazon.com
through our website link benefit the Center.
The
Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is truly a center.
In addition to our regular collection of programs and hosting
of special events, our facilities are utilized by numerous
groups and organizations for their regular meetings and
special programs. When you or your business need a
unique and convenient site for your next meeting, presentation,
birthday party or picnic, please contact us to see what
we can offer. Rental
information.
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