This is a clean, easily walkable zoo with easy parking. I had a great time here and especially…read moreenjoyed the monkey island boat ride. The zoo is known for the monkey island. It was really special to pull up closely to different types of monkeys. This zoo is worth the visit and I'd love to go back.

02 March 2026…read more A trip to the Zoo in Naples Florida. I took a few photos and some videos to take a peek so people would have an idea what's here and what's not here. Like Elephants, they are not here. Most of the animals were either hiding or sleeping. If not , they were eating. Took a boat ride across Lake Victoria and took some videos of monkeys caught out in the open. Of course they were monkeying around at the time. It's about a two hour tour to see everything, not that there are a lot of animals here but they are spread out. Well that's all folks ... until we meet again ... Happy trails to you.

We found this place while searching Yelp and enjoyed our visit there. Easy to navigate your way…read morearound and lots to see. My kids enjoyed seeing all the different animals! My only gripe was- they were cleaning the turtles and it would have been a really cool learning experience for the kids if they advertised those things/invited kids and families to come watch. They could have really turned it into a really cool educational moment by answering questions or talking about what they were doing while they were doing it. Even having a few seats people could sit in while they did it... this could apply to any of their daily things they do there to help the animals. Keep up the good work and help inspire the next generation!

a charming, historic attraction that originally opened in the 1930s. Set on about 3 to 3.5 acres of…read morelush, mature landscaping, the Wonder Gardens is home to a variety of rescued, rehabilitating, and non-releasable animals. We took our time wandering the pathways, admiring the beautiful habitats thoughtfully designed for each species. There's a strong focus on birds, and the variety here is impressive -- vibrant parrots, graceful flamingos, and so many unique feathered residents. Just as we made it to the final exhibit with the crocodiles, an announcement came over the speakers warning of lightning in the area. Guests were directed back to the gift shop for safety, and the staff began offering rain checks or refunds depending on when you arrived. We didn't inquire about either, though -- we had already thoroughly enjoyed our time there, and since the Wonder Gardens is a nonprofit organization, we were happy to support them regardless. Before leaving, we browsed the gift shop, which had a fantastic selection of animal-themed souvenirs, cute décor, and even artwork created by the resident animals -- such a unique touch. If you're in the area, Wonder Gardens is absolutely worth a stop. It's charming, educational, and your admission supports ongoing rescue and rehabilitation efforts. If you're interested in getting even closer to the animals, they also offer scheduled animal encounters, so be sure to check ahead for times.

We asked the owner to bring some of their animal Ambassadors to a welcome reception at our Naples…read morearea hotel. What a wonderful experience for guests - interactive and educational. Thank you Kowiachobee!

Hidden gem! What a unique animal experience in Naples. Education based animal preservation. Our…read moretour guide was John, the owner, who is a wealth of incredible knowledge. We talked science, history, future, nature, everything. There is an incredible amount of programming available for children of all ages. Tours are donation based by reservation only! I couldn't recommend this more. You can tell John is like the animal daddy and loves all the animals. And they clearly love him. The animals are well loved and cared for! Go visit and help more people discover this gem.

Brought a friend who was visiting from out of town to the Naples botanical garden, and it was one…read moreof the highlights of his visit. It never fails to delight. The grounds are so diverse and so well taken care of. You can download a map that will help direct you as you make your way around the gardens. There is a huge parking lot and many scooters for those who need them. The gift shop has a lot of unique and fairly priced items. This is one of the best places in the city of Naples to spend a couple hours out in nature.

It would have been good if the tickets were much cheaper. $27 for this was way overpriced, in my…read moreopinion, and I live in Miami where everything is overpriced. I felt it was more of a walk around in nature, and yes there were flowers and ponds and some little statues and such, but it honestly could have been a free botanical garden or up to $15. Prior to visiting, I thought I'd be walking around there for hours, but we walked through in half an hour and saw pretty much everything.

Such a fun experience touring the Everglades. Great for kids, teens and adults. Highly recommendread more

The driver crashed us and we all got hurt . He should be vey sad for what he did. We got saved at 1…read moream

Excellent time at West Cost Ranch! My little girl loved…read moreriding the miniature ponies and seeing all the animals. Family friendly and a great experience while down in SWFL.

Had an AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! The animals are very well kept and loved! They gave us a tour of the…read moreranch and we got to pet the animals. They have pigs, goats, horses, cow, donkeys, chickens and a friendly dog named cowboy. The animals are so friendly. Both of my children ages 9yrs and 2yrs old absolutely loved it. We have no previous experience riding horses so they accommodated us and we rode the horses in the ranch. We weren't rushed at all. Beautiful place to visit and enjoy with the family. Definitely coming back!! What a wonderful family.

Five-Star Experience!…read more We had such a great experience at Corey Billie's Airboat Rides! From start to finish, everything was easy and enjoyable. One thing that may help others: you can simply call to make your reservation. That wasn't completely clear to me from the website, but I called, made our reservation over the phone, and the entire process was very easy. Check-in when we arrived was quick and simple as well. Our airboat guide, Josh, was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made the ride so much fun--it honestly felt like a roller coaster through the mangroves! He was also incredibly helpful when Grandma started feeling nauseous during the ride. He made sure she was okay and took great care of us. The gator experience afterward was another highlight. The gentleman handling the alligators--Pat the "Gator Whisperer," --was extremely knowledgeable and explained that he had personally trained and worked with the gators. We even got to hold one! The scenery was beautiful, the airboat ride was an absolute blast, and everyone we interacted with was friendly and knowledgeable. Easy reservations, easy check-in, great staff, and a really fun experience overall. Five stars from us!

Super fun ride through the swampy mangroves. Places you could only go via air boat. Guide Josh has…read morelived here his whole life and provided tons of information. We saw two alligators when we got on, but none on the tour unfortunately. But, afterwards, there is a demonstration with the Alligator Whisperer, and he shows baby alligators that you can touch. It's a great activity for families and convenient if you're staying on Marco Island.

My hubby kept telling about this great nature trail he has walked when we visited Naples (he'd wake…read moreup early in the hotel and sneak out while I slept).... but I finally got a chance to visit. The park is lovely... I love butterflies and as soon as I stepped out of the car, we saw many of them so I was sure it was going to be a good day. We started off on the asphalt pavement path and eventually ended up on the boardwalks too... the paths are very wide and great views of the forest and water areas. Saw many species of birds including an osprey in his huge nest. Loved the bridge that crossed the Gordon River and the lookout rest area nearby. If I visited in any cooler month and with less bugs, I'd give the park a 5 star but the bugs and the heat were tough.

After multiple failed attempts trying to find truly dog-friendly spots in the area, Gordon River…read moreGreenway was an absolute homerun. Beautiful scenery, peaceful walking paths, and plenty of space to enjoy nature with our pup without feeling restricted or unwelcome. The trails were well maintained, easy to navigate, and offered such a nice mix of greenery, water views, and shaded areas. It ended up completely saving our day after striking out at a few other places nearby. If you're visiting Naples with your dog and looking for a relaxing outdoor spot to walk, explore, and unwind together, this is definitely worth the visit.

It's always a treat visiting Corkscrew. I feel at peace immersed in its beauty. I wish I could…read morevisit often, but I make it out at least 3 times a year. Coming from Miami, the 2+ hour drive drive let's me visit always mid-day, but on the rare occasion that I leave in the wee hours of the morning, I get treated with loads of animal sighting. Visit often, treat nature kindly, and visit/buy all the beautiful trinkets at the gift shop.

The Corkscrew boardwalk is always a pleasure, even when the animals are hiding! On our most recent…read morevisit the first half of the boardwalk was quiet - some bird calls in the distance but no sightings. The second half was quite different - numerous bird sightings including a barred owl and numerous egrets, an alligator and, for the first time ever, two otters! Every trip is different- sometimes it is just a quiet walk in the woods, sometimes the animals decide to share with us. It isn't a zoo, it is nature so anything can happen.

J.N. Ding Darling is a nice little refuge area to visit in Sanibel. The visitors center is free to…read morevisit and is a good first stop for some small educational exhibits. There were a few activities including learning the basics to draw a duck and doing crayon impressions of wildlife for some take-home artwork. There's even a taxidermy collection. The staff was welcoming and willing to answer any questions. While the visitors center is free, you pay admission to enter the four-mile loop. We were traveling with a veteran, so our car was able to get free admission with their military pass. You can walk or drive. We decided to drive the loop. It's not super scenic, so walking is not really recommend when it's hot. Plus, there's not much to see when it's hot, hot, hot. You can pull over on the side of the road and get out as you please. We saw a few birds and fish, but nothing worthwhile. There is a resident alligator, but in the summer, he is in hiding. Fishing was a popular activity. The website showed some excursions like a tram ride and a boat ride (both at an additional cost), but we just stuck with our own car to explore the loop. I'd say it's worth a quick visit when you want to do something other than beaching. The park is closed on Fridays.

The last time we were here -- more than ten years ago -- there was no tram or drive through. They…read moreonly had dirt trails and as it had rained recently, we walked through some very muddy areas. This time, we decided to take the 4 mile drive. The drive costs $10 per car. You drive quite slowly. And you can stop at any point on the right side of the one way drive. There are scenic overlooks, and canoe launching sites, and places where folks fish. This wild life preserve did not have much of anything to see however! And definitely almost no wildlife. We saw one fish jumping -- a mullet -- and an osprey getting ready to dive down into the water . And one crow and one dove. No turtles or alligators. All we saw was basically trees and bushes and some water. All in all , it was rather a boring and disappointing experience.