The Shell Factory and Nature Park

Category: Gift shop

Address: 16554 North Cleveland Avenue US 41, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, USA

Phone: +12399952141

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–6PM

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Brittany Guevara

Jun 21, 2022

We had such a great time at the shell factory nature center. Our 3 year old loved seeing all the animals and getting to feed the goats and alpaca. They were all so gently to take the food from her. The whole staff was super polite to us and would go out of their way to make it a special experience. There was a lot more animal exhibits than I expected so make sure you follow every path because we almost missed the reptile section. We will definitely be back, it was nice to see so many different animals that you don’t normally see. It was also shaded which made it nice with the Florida heat.

Amber Zappia

Apr 9, 2022

The nature park is great. Missed the bats where did they go? but got to see lots of alligators. Kids had a great time. Such cute gifts in the gift store and nice places to get refreshments

Beth B.

Feb 15, 2022

Beautiful variety and so much to see and do here. This is my first time back in years. I used to come all the time as a kid. The reason for 3 stars instead of 5 is because the old woman who runs the register is extremely slow and overcharged multiple customers in front of me and then overcharged me... and it wasn't small over charges... the woman in front of me was over charged over $25 and I was over charged $18. I didn't have time to wait on the reversal, so I'm just out the money for 3 shells that were supposed to be less than $1 and a 5.99 magnet.

Noelle Cederquist

Aug 21, 2021

The Nature Walk needs some serious TLC. I love that they take in surrendered animals but many of the animals are in small dirty cages. I did notice their food looked fresh and plentiful, which is a great positive but please please please get more regular cleanings and larger tanks/enclosures for multiple animals. There was a snapping turtle that could barely turn around in its tank and several cat species with mold surrounding their tarp and tin roofs. Each large animal had a fan in their enclosure during the 100 degree heat but only noticed the raccoons had a water bowl (which they tipped over). The macaws rock enclosure was covered in algae and mold. The camel needs more space as well as the zebra. Would I recommend supporting this place? Yes, to help save more surrendered animals and the workers seemed to really love caring for them. Would I recommend the owners invest more in providing comfort and healthier environments for the animals? Yes.

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Questions & Answers

What is the admission

Ana Jurado | Jun 15, 2018
Carolyn Chandler | Jun 16, 2018

No fee to get in for shopping. It's a lot of shopping under one roof.

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Are they pet/dog friendly?

Linda Eroh | Jun 15, 2018
Andrew Floyd | Jun 16, 2018

The gift shop and restaurant are dog friendly but the nature preserve is not, for obvious reasons....

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Do you honor lay away purchases?

Ann Marie Sandell | Jun 15, 2018
The Shell Factory and Nature Park (Owner) | Jun 16, 2018

We do not have a lay-away-plan

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Can you just go to do the zip lines and arcade?

Amy Spradlin | Jun 14, 2020
comb3tch0ck 38 | Jun 15, 2020

Yes. Go around back and pay there.

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How much is the admission to the nature park?

Linda Britch | Jun 15, 2019
Joyce Scinto Phillips | Jun 16, 2019

Go to groupon you will get a good discount for four to Nature Park plus golf $27 For two its $15 for the same Nature Park and golf 1/2 off regular price!

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Are there any pink flamingos at the Shell Factory

Tina Bond | Jun 14, 2021
Tim Krehl | Jun 15, 2021

No

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

People are asking | Jun 14, 2021
Diane Brunner | Jun 15, 2021

Wear a mask!

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How much is mini golf ? Are kids 2 & under free?

Bryanna's Corner | Jun 14, 2021
Karl Strozier | Jun 15, 2021

Adults are $5 kids 4 thru 12 $4. So under 4 free.

The hours and days are open to the public? And what offers do they have?

Yajaira Martinez | Jun 14, 2020
Cammy Rose | Jun 15, 2020

Nor do I speak Spanish using the google translator. sorry if this off good luck is safe Yes, the hours are open to the public, and there are different events or offers now that it is summer. A little to name a few things, there is a small zoo / zoo, water boats, mini golf boats, arcade games in lateral waters, sling shot, rock walls and there the newest attraction is the zip line that flies over A pond. Many places to sit in the shade in an outdoor / indoor bar / restaurant. Many different stores store a home-made fire department in the Chritmas metro area throughout the year and much more, check with the website to have fun.

What time does the nature(zoo) part open?

Laura Knisley | Jun 14, 2020
Althea Allen | Jun 15, 2020

10-5 daily

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Is it fun for adults or just geared towards kids?

Victoria Brown | Jun 15, 2019
Ray Bixler | Jun 16, 2019

Both

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How much are pearls in shells?

Deanna Harris | Jun 15, 2019
Matthew Demauro | Jun 16, 2019

Pretty cheap they have pearls and everything there. U can actually open up a live oyster and get a pearl and make a chain or jewelry out of it or just keep it as it is very cool and inexpensive

Do u still have flea market? Days and times please thanks

Lynn Jones | Jun 15, 2019
June Halladay | Jun 16, 2019

Saturday for sure. 6-ish thru noon

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How much is it for the pony/camel bummper boats and the chair lift ride?

Michele Monaghan | Jun 15, 2019
Amy Vitale | Jun 16, 2019

Oh I'm sorry I don't know.. I've only been to the zoo part and in the store. But the website should have the answer your looking for or a phone number to call.. sorry again. Best of luck..

Are there wheelchairs available for use?

Stephen Medich | Jun 15, 2019
Letisia Bonilla | Jun 16, 2019

They have electric chairs. The person or persons have to have an ID to use them.

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Do they sell urns?

Chris Deshaw | Jun 15, 2018
Jeremy Underwood | Jun 16, 2018

I don't think so.

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Feb 23 happenings

Colleen Biggs | Jun 15, 2018
Jay Fort | Jun 16, 2018

Thursday the 23rd the Clydesdales will be there

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Are the Clysdale horses going to be there this Friday?

Kathy Westman | Jun 15, 2018
Fulgencio Cabral | Jun 16, 2018

They will be there from 1 pm, until 4 pm. Bring your chairs.

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Are they open

Cheyenne | Jun 15, 2018
Jason Cottrell | Jun 16, 2018

No

Extent of damage from Irma?

Vera Telesh | Jun 15, 2018
The Shell Factory and Nature Park (Owner) | Jun 16, 2018

we had damage however not anything like some people had suffered.

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Can you feed the gators here?

Angela Gorsh | Oct 17, 2021
Eric Szabo | Oct 18, 2021

They have a few that you can feed... There are a few really good gator farms around the area, GatorRama is my favorite it's about an hour or so from the Shell Factory.

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Does we bring a food inside

Happy Patel | Sep 17, 2021
Ckandtk Tkandck | Sep 18, 2021

Yes you can bring food inside

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How much is mini golf

paulkim keen | Aug 18, 2021
Mark superits | Aug 19, 2021

Buy a package of various things

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How much to go once on zipline? And are there certain hours for this ? Thks

Elizabeth Rougelot | Sep 17, 2021
Bart Mazzara | Sep 18, 2021

I dont know! Call them.

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How much does it cost to play putt putt?

Dianna Flaten | Jun 14, 2021
Luis Colon | Jun 15, 2021

20 or less

Do they sell their shells wholesale?

Tina Michael | Jun 14, 2021
Andrzej Wiszniewski | Jun 15, 2021

I'm not sure if they have wholesale prices but they were not that expensive

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Is the shell factory curently hiring? If so what shifts? How much what is the pay scale?

Heather Keenan | Jun 14, 2020
Eileen Duffy | Jun 15, 2020

I can only say the restaurant has only called a portion of its staff back at this time.

Do the still have bikers night ?

David Heier | Jun 14, 2020
Bella 718 | Jun 15, 2020

I haven't heard but I will ask one of regulars this weekend

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Is the animal museum open? They were remodeling last year and it was closed.

Patti Piotrowski | Jun 14, 2020
Lisa Mitchell | Jun 15, 2020

Yes it is open...we were there two weeks ago

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What is the cost for a family of 4

Janet Arnold | Jun 14, 2020
Dustin Mills | Jun 15, 2020

There is no cost to get into the shell factory, as it is a retailer spot with shops in it. The nature park runs 13$ per adult, 8$ per kid 12 and under, kids 3 and under free. If you are interested in the mini golf they have a 25$ package per person that includes that, a water activity, and the nature park. Or 35$ will get you all that and ziplining.

Judaica shop there? Use to have lovely Jewish Menorahs and things...

Caryn Atkin | Jun 14, 2020
Didier Bourbon | Jun 15, 2020

I don't work in the sorry center

What is the prices for nature park

wayne rowles | Jun 14, 2020
Shubha Rao | Jun 15, 2020

About 15 dollars for the cheapest one , I believe

Do they have a shell museum or is it just the shell shop ?how much time would a person spend for shell place n natural park Is natural park like zoo?

Anam Khan | Jun 14, 2020
Peg Rousey | Jun 15, 2020

No museum but a large number of shells and a small zoo. I like the Christmas shop and there is also a restaurant and an outdoor bar. Kids enjoy the zip line and paddle boats

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What are ticket fees?

Tammy McWherter | Jun 14, 2020
Dorothy Carli | Jun 15, 2020

$13 adult $6 kids but it's a two day pass

How are the prices on the shells? What do the bigger ones cost?

Emily Harrelson | Jun 14, 2020
Rebecca Perry | Jun 15, 2020

Very reasonable prices. I go every year and buy new ones.

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Has the Captains Fishbones restaurant got redecorated yet and still open?

Rex Cruikshank | Jun 14, 2020
Peg Rousey | Jun 15, 2020

Still renovating but open

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What eating places are available?

Rex Cruikshank | Jun 14, 2020
The Shell Factory and Nature Park (Owner) | Jun 15, 2020

Cape fishbones is on property and is full service. Also inside the retail store we have Hunt Brothers Pizza and adult beverages!

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How much is the narwhal puppet?

Sept1c | Jun 14, 2020
David Gibson | Jun 15, 2020

Sorry, I do not know.

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How much does it cost to do the zip line

Amy Spradlin | Jun 14, 2020
Jules | Jun 15, 2020

Soaring Eagle Zip line $10 2nd same day zip line ride $5 Must be same person Buy 1 @$10 2nd ride w/receipt $5 Zip line photos $6 each or 2 for $10

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just got back in town. what is all the construction going on about?? thanks dan/

Mary Wright | Jun 14, 2020
The Shell Factory and Nature Park (Owner) | Jun 15, 2020

Coming soon! "Tommy's"

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Can i bring a small dog?

Monika McAdams | Jun 14, 2020
Althea Allen | Jun 15, 2020

Maybe, if it's a service dog.

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How much does it cost to go?

the jlofam | Jun 15, 2019
Richard Harmon | Jun 16, 2019

Yep free

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What is the admission to the park?

Linda Kwolek | Jun 15, 2019
Ron Baumgarten | Jun 16, 2019

Above answer to this?

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Are the rides good for younger children. Ages 3 to 5

Colette Hammers | Jun 15, 2019
Melanie Peach | Jun 16, 2019

Yes they have all kinds of activities for children. Rides, games, etc.

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How Much is it for 3 people?

Playful Guardians | Jun 15, 2019
J Mp | Jun 16, 2019

The Nature Park- Adult $13. Kids (4-12) $8. Seniors(55+) $10. Under 3 Free. Family Annual Pass $100

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What day is the flea market

Naomi ROSS | Jun 15, 2019
S DF | Jun 16, 2019

Tues,thurs and saturday.but end very early.usually done by noon.

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DO YOU HAVE MOBILE SHOOTERS?

Cathy Braxton | Jun 15, 2019
Sterling Moore | Jun 16, 2019

I'm not an answering service. Call them and find out.

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Will the shell factory buy my seashells?

Arlene Valente | Jun 15, 2019
Mandilynne F | Jun 16, 2019

I don't think they purchase, only sell.

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How much is the pony/camel bumber boats and the chair lift ride?

Michele Monaghan | Jun 15, 2019
Bill Craddock | Jun 16, 2019

Call and ask them...IDK.

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Is there a place to have a picnic?

Lisa Casavant | Jun 15, 2019
Chris Haynes | Jun 16, 2019

There is an on site restaurant, and a couple other food choices. I don't recall a picnic area

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Are you currently hiring

Mickey Coleman | Jun 15, 2019
Kim Chawgo | Jun 16, 2019

The Restaurant is not, however, please stop by Retail store if interested in applying for a position there.

What kind of fish are in the big pond with the gazebo.

Stacey Merritt | Jun 15, 2019
Joshua Evans | Jun 16, 2019

Coi and cat fish

Are the clysdale still there

Linda Bonn | Jun 15, 2019
C. Czoschke | Jun 16, 2019

Clysdale come to Ft Myers during the Edison Parade

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How large is the zip line

Josh Cc600 | Jun 15, 2019
Casey Ekiss | Jun 16, 2019

Its not very long or thrilling like some others i have been on.

Can I become a vendor at the flea market?

Cathie Novitski | Jun 15, 2019
Greg Lynch | Jun 16, 2019

U have to call and get through

My grandparents use to live in Florida and I used to visit alot during the summer. but that was 30yrs ago. Im from Ohio. Anyway it's been about that long from the last time I was there at the Shell factory do they still have there glass angel fish

jody bender | Jun 15, 2019
Timothy Jackson | Jun 16, 2019

I might be stopping in there today. If i do i will ask around and if so i will most definitely- let you know.

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And where could I get an application?

Anthony Pena | Jun 15, 2019
warren mccue | Jun 16, 2019

At the front desk cashier

What age must you be to work in the Nature Park? And where would I fill out an application?

Anthony Pena | Jun 15, 2019
Joyce Scinto Phillips | Jun 16, 2019

Just go to the park and ask inside where they sell shells and such.

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Are you hiring anyone for the nature park?

Allie Moore | Jun 15, 2018
JOSEPH HARTEL | Jun 16, 2018

I do not know was just visiting

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Can dogs go I to buildings?

Bonnie Smith | Jun 15, 2018
The Shell Factory and Nature Park (Owner) | Jun 16, 2018

Hello, Our property is dog friendly, however they can not go into Capt'n Fishbones Restaurant or Subway. The Nature Park does not allow dogs inside as well. We are on 18 acres and there is plenty of places they are welcome including inside the Retail Store, Swamp Bar, Fun Park, Dog Bones Cafe' and of course our Doggy Park with fenced in playground!

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Under staffed, zipline photo machine not working, nature park is in disarray, no food to feed gators 2 days in row, cannon ball air blaster u have to pic up all the balls(2 buckets) & return to a booth! I would not recommend anyone to go there!

Barbara Arno | Jun 15, 2018
Jim McDermott | Jun 16, 2018

For kids. That's only recommendation. NOT LIKE

Do you have wheel chairs?

Maggie Baker | Jun 15, 2018
Nelson Brink | Jun 16, 2018

Yes they do.

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Are there wheelchairs of scooters available?

Jenny Bochanski | Jun 15, 2018
Maggie Baker | Jun 16, 2018

I didn't see any, call them.

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Is their a flea market on saturdays at the shell factory

Adam Dull | Jun 15, 2018
The Shell Factory and Nature Park (Owner) | Jun 16, 2018

We have a flea market on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday every week all year round

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I’m looking for a youth size pelican t-shirt. Do you have those?

Janell Hoepner | Jun 15, 2018
andrea martin | Jun 16, 2018

They should have it

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Do you carry wine drink boxes?

Betty Ruster | Jun 15, 2018
Robert Mundy | Jun 16, 2018

No....They dont have a beer or wine license.....Carrying your own drink is something different all together....They seemed to be pretty relaxed there if your not making a scene

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Do you have flamingos in the nature park?

Phyllis Sack | Jun 15, 2018
The Shell Factory and Nature Park (Owner) | Jun 16, 2018

Hello, Unfortunately we do not have flamingos. However we do have over 400 live animals to enjoy!

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Happy hour at swamp

Rhonda Kaufman | Jun 15, 2018
The Shell Factory and Nature Park (Owner) | Jun 16, 2018

Hello, Happy Hours is 3pm-6pm come on down we would love to see you!

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Do you sell food?

BBQ LPS | Jun 15, 2018
Gail Rispoli | Jun 16, 2018

Yes, a couple of options

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Can I order on line? Do you ship to Ga.

Debbie Kaiser | Jun 15, 2018
Mary Pike | Jun 16, 2018

Yes you can, and they will ship anywhere, for a fee.

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Is there a train set on display?

Jim Robinson | Jun 15, 2018
Matt Taylor | Jun 16, 2018

If your looking for a train ride there's a 1/8 scale train ride at lakes park. They have rides all day and a nice lights in the early evening during Christmas.

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Do they still have car shows?

Joy Hardacre | Jun 15, 2018
Maire America (JustAnAmericanGirl) | Jun 16, 2018

Yes Thursdays. Think they start it about 4 pm

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How much does it cost to get in

April Burrier | Jun 15, 2018
Kent Hassler | Jun 16, 2018

Free to look around

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Do they sell dreamcatchers

Debbie Ballard | Jun 15, 2018
Bengt-Erik Hellgren | Jun 16, 2018

Yeah

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Can u go in gift shop without purchasing ticket for park?

Saundra Ours | Jun 15, 2018
Loretta Vaughan | Jun 16, 2018

Yes you can they have fudge homemade icecream and shells of all kinds corral etc. They have a petting zoo and zip line putt putt golf etc they do reguire a ticket .The have a christmas shop and a restaurant so you can have a good time

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Are they having the haunted house this year

Tommy Linzey | Jun 15, 2018
Norma Crow | Jun 16, 2018

They are having a two day Boo bash Trick or treat

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How much is admission.?

Antonio Martinez | Jun 15, 2019
Marc Forrester | Jun 16, 2019

It's free

Will there still be a singles dance on wednesdays?

Bonnie Miller | Jun 15, 2018
Abigail Staley | Jun 16, 2018

They have single mingles starting up it cost $6 to get in though

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I'm looking for your largest conch she'll what size would this be

Justin king | Jun 15, 2018
Justin king | Jun 16, 2018

Not i just went there in hope of a large one they were half the size i wanted

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Do you sell crystals and stones?

rose polk | Jun 15, 2018
Echo the Bot | Jun 16, 2018

Yes they do.

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