Naples, Florida, is located on the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in Collier County. Known for shopping, dining and year-round warm weather, Naples knows how to keep you entertained with plenty of attractions and fun in the sun. You can take a tour through the Everglades to get up close and personal with alligators and exotic birds or take a stroll through the Naples Zoo, which not only houses unusual animals but also has a tropical garden. No matter what activity you are looking for, Naples has attractions to entertain you and your family.
Naples Zoo has enough activities, exhibits and shows to keep you busy for an entire day. Discover the important role predators play in nature while viewing live animals in the Planet Predator Show or observe venomous snakes and other reptiles in the Snake Sunbathing Show or journey past islands of monkeys, lemurs and apes in the Primate Expedition Cruise.
You also can observe daily feedings and learn about alligators in Alligator Bay. Check out Tiger Forest with Malayan tigers and see the rare Fusas of Madagascar. After seeing all the exotic animals, enter the Tropical Gardens and Arboretum.
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette-Frank Road
Naples, FL 34102
239-262-5409
caribbeangardens.com
Board a Safari Wagon Airboat driven by an experienced eco-trained guide, who will glide you through the Everglades. The tour will start with an excursion through the Big Cypress State Preserve, breeze through 10,000 Islands and tackle mangroves all the while spotting manatees, bears as well as alligators.
You can take a tour of the Everglades National Park to get a closer look at blue heron, American egret, bald eagles and osprey. End the tour with a visit to the Museum of Everglades or Smallwood Museum. You have the choice of full or half-day tours.
Everglades Excursions
1010 6th Ave. S.
Naples, FL 34102
800-592-0848
everglades-excursions.com
Get to know the history of Collier County from the prehistoric era to the first settlers of Naples at the Collier County Museum. Learn about the wars of South Florida, see mastodons, colossal sharks, ancient shell tools and ceremonial masks or follow the journey of the Seminole Indians and the Colusa Indian civilization at the museum.
The museum sits on 5 acres where guests can picnic and explore native gardens, restored cottages, an archaeology lab and the Seminole Village. Spend the day exploring more than 10,000 square feet of displays, a traveling exhibit and grab a souvenir at the gift shop.
Collier County Museum
3301 Tamiami Trail E.
Naples, FL 34112
239-252-8476
colliermuseums.com
Originally built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock, Naples Pier stands as a landmark and one of the most popular attractions in Naples. Sightseers cannot only enjoy the beautiful view from the pier but also can fish, have a snack at the concession stand and play volleyball on the surrounding white-sand beaches.
Naples Pier (Naples Beaches)
25 12th Ave S.
Naples, Florida 34102
239-213-3062
