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Ranch with an open-air bus, buggy and boat tour of its swamps and habitats filled with alligators, hogs, birds and deer. Restaurant and gift shop are also located here.

Playground featuring swings and slides in a park with canoe and kayak rentals and viewing areas for manatees.

A compact nature center with native animals, walking trails, educational programs, and Southwest Florida’s only planetarium between Miami and Bradenton.

Open-plan museum showcasing 60+ hands-on exhibits, plus a touch tank and a 3D movie theater.

Golf-themed sports-bar chain with multiple levels, plus games, burgers, wings, buffalo chicken dip and beer.

Sprawling former winter retreat of two American innovators features gardens, labs and a museum.

A specialized reptile zoo with a large collection of iguanas and other reptiles.

Wooden trails winding through cypress wetlands, alligators, turtles and herons found here. Educational displays and free guided walks available.

Entertainment center featuring bowling, laser tag, an arcade, axe throwing, and a sports bar.

Pools, slides and a lazy river are featured at this warm-weather water park.

A large county park with lakes, paved paths, playgrounds, gardens, picnic areas, rentals, a seasonal farmers market, and family attractions.

Upscale steakhouse serving seafood and other dishes from a menu inspired by European and American cuisine.

Quaint riverfront complex of specialty shops & casual restaurants, plus a marina & lodging.

A preserved late-1800s settlement along the Estero River with historic buildings, trails, paddling, fishing, picnicking, and ranger programs.

Animal sanctuary, wildlife center and rehabilitation facility featuring birds such as owls and eagles that can be seen at close range.

A museum and archaeological site atop a 2,000-year-old Calusa shell mound, with Estero Bay views, guided programs, gardens, and seasonal kayak tours.

Boardwalk trail through a forest of old-growth bald cypress trees with an active wildlife population.

Small attraction featuring exhibits of rescued animals like alligators and flamingos, plus a botanical garden and a butterfly area.

Museum offering exhibits on shells, mollusks, and sea life, plus a touch tank, and live tank talks.

Wildlife refuge with a visitor center, mangrove forests, hiking, fishing, and a wildlife drive.

Connected to the mainland via a causeway, this inhabited island features beaches & a lighthouse.

Kids' museum with interactive exhibits, a cafe, theater and outdoor play spaces.

Family-friendly, 43-acre non-profit attraction with an array of animals, as well as giraffe feedings and boat tours.

Major roller coasters, animal exhibits, live entertainment, and seasonal events.

Fast-moving airboat tours through wetland habitat with wildlife viewing.