Babcock Wilderness Adventures
8000 State Road 31
Punta Corda
(800) 500-5583
www.babcockwilderness.com

Enjoy the taste of a true wilderness adventure in this 90-minute swamp buggy ride with a trained naturalist through the woods and still waters of the Telegraph Cypress Swamp. See panthers, bison, alligators, exotic birds and much more. Tours are affected by season. Reservations are necessary. Guided off-road bike tours are available.

Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
3450 Ortiz Ave.
(239) 275-3435

Display aviaries and boardwalks show Southwest Florida's natural history. Planetarium with star and laser shows.

Imaginarium
2000 Cranford Ave.
(239) 337-3332

Touching museum exhibits in this learning environment created especially for children. Learn about a variety of science and nature-related topics through interactive exhibits.

Manatee Park
State Road 80
(239) 432-2004

In this unique park visitors can view the endangered West Indian Manatee in a non-captive, natural environment. The park features an "eco-tourism" where guest can learn more about the manatee. Take advantage of the manatee viewing platform, picnic shelters and a canoe launch to the Orange River. The best time to view manatees is during the late fall and winter seasons.