Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is 105-acres of breathtaking nature. It has a planetarium, bird and butterfly aviaries, three nature trails, and a museum. This a great place for people to connect with various aspects of nature. There are live animal demonstrations, and the museum offers daily programs about the natural history of Southwest Florida. The Center also houses native wildlife that have been injured.

These animals are usually not released back into the wild. The Planetarium, which holds 100 people, presents three daily shows, including a solar observation session on Fridays.

3450 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL, Phone: 239-275-3435

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