Lions, leopards, alligators, gazelles, gray kangaroos, muntjacs, zebras and binturongs are exhibited throughout the 52-acre tropical setting. A multimedia exhibit, Safari Canyon, features a combination of live animal presentations, custom graphics and wildlife film from conservation groups, including the World Wildlife Fund. There is a cafe, picnic area, and gift shop on site. 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples. This historical park offers a natural history gallery, archaeological laboratory, native fish and animal gallery, and restored swamp buggy and steam locomotive, along with a boardwalk trail through native Florida flora, an orchid house and a gift shop.
Admission is free.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida operates two nature centers in Collier County to help educate residents and visitors about the area's natural resources. The centers offer numerous exhibits and activities. The Naples Nature Center includes the Conservancy Museum of Natural History, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, a butterfly garden and short trails featuring a broad variety of native Florida trees and plants on the 14-acre site. The museum provides hands-on exhibits, special programs, daily presentations about water, turtles and snakes and daily guided tours of the nature trails. Canoe and kayak rentals are offered, plus narrated boat tours of the upper reaches of the Gordon River.