This 7,600-acre wildlife refuge is home to 51 types of reptiles and amphibians, 32 mammal species, more than 245 species of birds. Paddling, hiking/biking trails, observation towers and a four-mile scenic drive (drive closed Fri.) Indigo Trail opens daily leading to the Wildlife Education Boardwalk's scat and tracks replications. Free hands-on Visitor & Education Center open daily with free seasonal programs and tours. Year-round guided tram, boat and paddling tours (Tarpon Bay Explorers 239-472-8900). Bailey Tract offers more hiking, biking, and wildlife watching

For more than twenty-eight years, the IMAG History & Science Center has been inspiring generations of families and children through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM education), history, arts and humanities in Southwest Florida.

Holiday Water Sports Ft. Myers Beach has everything your family needs for a fantastic beach experience. Try our Dolphin Adventure Tours, WaveRunner® rentals, Hobie Cats, Kayaks, Paddle Boards, Parasailing, Power Boat Rentals, Private excursions and more!

The trail is perfect for every paddling adventure from short, novice-level trips to day-long or overnight trips. Anglers, bird watchers, nature photographers, day-trippers, families, archeology lovers and geocachers enjoy the blueway.

Located in Estero, Florida, Hertz Arena is Southwest Florida's premier entertainment venue offering a wide variety of entertainment including concerts and family shows. Hertz Arena is also home to the ECHL's Florida Everblades Professional Hockey Club from October to April. In addition, there are two Recreational Rinks with ice for hockey, figure skating and public skating year-round.

Get intimate with nature. Go where few can go. Travel with a professional naturalist in quiet, easy to handle kayaks. Miles of aquatic preserves, rivers and mangrove forests are available for us to visit. No motor, no noise, no pollution. Paddling on all of the waterways in SW Florida.

A 72,000-square foot, state-of-the-art family entertainment facility. Ice skating rink, video arcade and full-service concession area.

Enjoy fast-paced, in your face, professional hockey! The Florida Everblades are among the leaders in ECHL attendance with a loyal fanbase and great atmosphere! Hockey games are held from October to April at Hertz Arena. Proud affiliate of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League.

Blending natural beauty and adventure, every Everglades Day Safari includes:

Airboat Ride - Explore the Western Everglades on an exciting one-hour trip aboard an airboat. This wild adventure enables you to see an amazing array of wildlife up-close. The 'Glades are renowned for its unparalleled density of alligators.

Back bay and fly fishing, customized trips, nature tours, canoeing, kayaking and water sports. Guided tours of Estero River and access to Mound Key. Kayak rentals. Open year 'round.