Things to do in Naples Melinda Gunther March 10, 2025
The Everglades is a 1.5-million-acre wetlands preserve on the southern tip of Florida. Often compared to a grassy, slow-moving river, the Everglades is made up of coastal mangroves, sawgrass marshes and pine flatwoods that are home to hundreds of animal species. Among the Everglades' abundant wildlife are the endangered leatherback turtle, Florida panther and West Indian manatee. In layman's terms - it's the swamp but it's also a unique ecosystem not found anywhere else on the planet.
And residents of Naples are lucky enough to live in (and try to tame) this wild terrain. Here are some ways to get outside and enjoy this natural wonder.
EVERGLADES AIRBOAT TOURS
COREY BILLIE’S AIRBOATS: 20610 Tamiami Trail E (239) 389-7433
WOOTEN’S AIRBOAT TOURS: 32330 Tamiami Trail E (239) 282-2781
NATURE CENTERS
THE CONSERVANCY: 1495 Smith Preserve Way (239) 262-0304
CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY: 375 Sanctuary Rd W (239) 348-9151
SHARK VALLEY (Reservations recommended): 36000 SW 8th St, Miami (305) 221-8776
CLYDE BUTCHER BIG CYPRESS GALLERY 52388 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee (239) 695-2428
ZOOS
NAPLES ZOO: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd (239) 262-5409
EVERGLADES WONDER GARDENS: 27180 Old 41 Rd - Bonita Springs (239) 992-2591
BOTANICAL GARDENS
NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDEN: 4820 Bayshore Dr (239) 643-7275
BOAT RENTALS
NAPLES BAY RESORT: 1500 5th Ave S (239) 530-5134
BONITA BOAT RENTAL: 26395 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Beach (239) 992-2137
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