Located within a beautiful and historic botanical garden, the Naples Zoo boasts popular and exotic animals from anteaters to zebras, all housed in enclosures that give the animals space to roam while also allowing visitors to see them up close.
The only thing better? The zoo’s fun shows and boat tours, which are entertaining as they are informative, making for a day that the whole family will enjoy.
This expansive boardwalk is the perfect spot to take in the breathtaking coastline and catch the stunning Florida sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. Couples can drop by for romantic evening strolls when pelicans and seagulls circle the sky. The wooden dock is a hot spot for anglers raring to cast their lines.
Be sure to snap your best shots of the picturesque scenery. Metered parking is available along the street.
Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre world-class garden paradise that features the plants and cultures of the tropics and subtropics between the latitudes of 26 degrees North and 26 degrees South including Brazil, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Florida. The Garden also offers 90 acres of beautifully restored natural habitats and walking trails offer educational entertainment and enjoyment for people of all ages.
Just blocks from Naples Pier and Gulf beaches, THIRD STREET SOUTH is an abundantly landscaped, historic neighborhood known for its chic shops and wide variety of restaurants and cafés where excellent food, superb wines and the glorious option of outdoor dining make every meal memorable.
Established in 1945, this wildlife refuge occupies one-third of Sanibel Island and is a prime spot for bird watching. Fees are required for Wildlife Drive, which is open everyday but is closed on Fridays, gate times vary. The best way to plan your visit is to stop in the informative FREE visitor center first which is open daily 9am-4pm. Then begin your adventure with many activities including the wildlife drive, tram tour, kayaking, fishing opportunities, picnic benches, and even a free scavenger hunt style game and wildlife spotting app (Discover Ding) if you prefer a self-guided tour.
A popular shell-strewn beach park on Sanibel Island with ample parking, visitors will discover a picturesque stretch of beach with calm waves, along with short hiking trails, picnic areas and a children's playground.
A delightful village museum that recounts the island's history through nine accurately restored original buildings, photographs, exhibits and live presentations. From 1896 through 1927.