Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is a nationally-accredited zoo and non-profit charitable institution. Walk along the paved paths that cover nearly a mile and take you by gorgeous animals surrounded by tropical plants. The exotic plants actually make up a historic garden that began planting in 1919. As you walk around, admire the bears, pythons, monkeys, lions, giraffes, and more. The zoo reaches more than 350,000 guests annually with its mission of education and conservation. The zoo also gives back, caring for rare flora and fauna around the world, including planting more than 25,000 trees each year in the Americas, Asia, and Africa. The zoo has donated over a million dollars since 2015 to help with conservation efforts for animals worldwide.
In addition to walking around and admiring the various animals in the Naples Zoo, plan on attending the Giraffe Feeding experience. There are also daily shows and Keeper Talks. These are the perfect opportunity to see some animals that only make an appearance during these shows or come out of their shell when interacting with keepers.
The schedule includes things like Meet the Keeper, feeding, Reptile Rendezvous, Seated Safari, and more. Also look out for special events like ZOObilee, the Zoo Gala, and various festivals.
1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL, Phone: 239-262-5409, Map
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