Inspiring People to Connect with Nature
Open Mon-Sat 10:00-4:00 Sunday 11:00-4:00 | Adults $10 Children $5
September 2021
Daily Programming (included with admission)
Monday - Saturday
11 AM Animal Talk
12:15 PM Planetarium Show
1:15 PM Animal Show
2:15 PM Planetarium Show
Sunday
11 AM Animal Talk
12:15 PM Planetarium Show
1:15 PM Animal Show
2:15 PM Planetarium Show
3:30 PM Planetarium Show
Nature Explorers!
Every Saturday, 9:00-11:00am
$10 per person, ages 5-11
Join us for a drop-off environmental education program series that focuses on specific lessons to inspire students to connect with nature through interactive guided hikes, planetarium shows, environmental arts and crafts, and interactive roleplaying games and activities.
School's Out Camps
Lee County Schools are back in session, and our School's Out Camps are starting up!
September 16th: All About the Atmosphere!
Troposphere? Ozone layer? Auroras?
What in the world is all that air all around us? Come to camp and find out, with planetarium shows, experiments, and more!
October 15th: Water Today and for the Future
It's Earth Science Week, and people all around the country are learning about water! Where does it come from? Where does it go? What can we do to protect it? Come to camp today and find out!
Internships and Employment Opportunities
Internships In:
Animal Care / Wildlife Management
Environmental Education
Marketing and Public Relations
Non-Profit Management
Astronomy / Astrophysics
Employment Opportunities:
Click HERE to view available positions
Donation Wish List
As a non-profit organization, CNCP is powered by donations! Currently we're looking for:
Washing Machine and Dryer
Electric Tools for Maintenance
Animal Kennels (for transporting animals)
Towels and Pillowcases
Paper Products (Paper Towels, Toilet Paper)
Printer Paper
Cutting Boards
Cleaning Supplies
Dog or Cat Toys
Reptile Terrarium Decorations
Bug Spray
Sunscreen
Wellness Program
Come out to CNCP for yoga classes, meditation, drum circles, and more!
On Sundays, join the Conscious Movement Yoga Fusion class at 10am, on Tuesday join Yoga Mama for a calm 6pm class, every other Wednesday come hone your meditation practice at 6pm, on Thursdays bring your family for a 10am yoga class in nature!
Prices vary, and spots are limited!
Please pay on arrival and see our calendar for more details!
Wild Birthday Package
Birthday Party for 20 Kids and 10 Adults - Starting at $425
Schedule your next birthday party here!
With a 3.5 hour rental of our Iona House, a custom animal show, a private planetarium show, and access to our exhibits and trails, your child's next birthday party will be an out of this world experience!
Add on a guided trail walk, nature games and activities, or a science craft for even more fun!
For more details, contact Natalia by calling (239)-275-3435 or sending an email!
ABOUT CNCP
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to environmental education and preservation. Our 105-acre site is home to many rescue animals, two nature trails, a planetarium theater, bird aviary, butterfly garden, and meeting areas.
Hours of Operation
10:00 - 4:00 Monday - Saturday
11:00 - 4:00 Sunday
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3450 Ortiz Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33905
239.275.3435