As a nature and animal lover I usually stay away from zoo's and attractions that have to do with caging animals. However, this place is unique. The Calusa Nature Center houses many rescued animals. Some from bad pet owners and some from injuries that won't allow them to be released in the wild. These animals are well cared for and... more

This was a great place to visit. Lots of animals, no large crowds. They have a schedule of feeding times for the animals, they take some of the animals out and teach you about them and let you touch them. The butterfly garden is small but very nice. There is a path....nothing too exciting. The planetarium show was very cool... more

You can check out their website at ---- for pics and info on their programs and planetarium shows. Be sure to check out their daily talks so you can touch an alligator, see a snake feeding, get up close and personal with some mammals or listen to their butterfly presentation. You could easily spend several hours here if you explored... more