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Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium

Established in 1970, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium has been a part of the Southwest Florida community for over 50 years! Our mission, inspiring people to connect with nature, is accomplished by educating guests of all ages about our unique ecosystem and environmental issues concerning our area. We strive to provide holistic environmental education programs encompassing all areas including astronomy, ecology...

Established in 1970, Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium has been a part of the Southwest Florida community for over 50 years! Our mission, inspiring people to connect with nature, is accomplished by educating guests of all ages about our unique ecosystem and environmental issues concerning our area. We strive to provide holistic environmental education programs encompassing all areas including astronomy, ecology, zoology, and more. Our 105-acre property is home to rescue animals, a butterfly garden, a raptor aviary, two nature trails, our area's only public large-dome planetarium theater, and much more!

Key Features

Things to Do

Attractions

Family Fun

Museums & Science Centers

Beaches, Parks & Nature

Parks and Nature

Outdoor Activities & Sports

Hiking/Nature Trails

Tours & Transportation

Customized Tours

Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours

Amenities

Disabled Traveler Information

ADA Compliant

Activities

Arts & Crafts, Birding, Children's Programs, Daily Activities Program, Guided Tours, Hiking Trails Nearby

Category

Nature Interpretive Center, Nature Preserve, Protected Species Habitat, Museum Science, Arts and Crafts, Hiking/Nature Trails, Museum

Discounts

AAA Discount, Group Discount, Military Discount, Senior Citizen Discount

Tour Information

Customized Tours, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours

Hours of Operation

Saturday

10 am - 4 pm

Sunday

10 am - 4 pm

Monday

Closed to General Public

Tuesday

10 am - 4 pm

Wednesday

10 am - 4 pm

Thursday

10 am - 4 pm

Friday

10 am - 4 pm

Key Features

Things to Do

Attractions

Family Fun

Museums & Science Centers

Beaches, Parks & Nature

Parks and Nature

Outdoor Activities & Sports

Hiking/Nature Trails

Tours & Transportation

Customized Tours

Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours

Hours of Operation

Saturday

10 am - 4 pm

Sunday

10 am - 4 pm

Monday

Closed to General Public

Tuesday

10 am - 4 pm

Wednesday

10 am - 4 pm

Thursday

10 am - 4 pm

Friday

10 am - 4 pm

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