300 Tower Rd.
Naples, FL 34113

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Explore the Environmental Learning Center. Interactive exhibits focus on the plants and animals of the 110,000-acre Rookery Bay Reserve. Aquariums, nature store, art gallery, walking trails and more introduce visitors to this coastal world. Guided tours of the 110,000-acre waterway reserve by boat or kayak.

Details & Amenities

Accessible Features

ADA Compliant

Activities

Birding
Boating
Camping
Canoeing
Fishing
Kayaking
Natural Wildlife Viewing
Shelling

Designations

COVID-19 Paradise Pledge Business

Discounts

Group Discount
Other Discount

Facility Amenities

Bus Parking

General Information

Dates Closed: Sundays and major holidays
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday -Saturday

Guest Information

Family Friendly
Meeting/Tour Groups Welcome
Pets on Leash Allowed

Payment Options

MasterCard
Personal Checks
Visa

Tour Information

Guided Tours
Self-Guided tours

Meetings & Conferences

Rookery Bay's Environmental Learning Center serves as an educational, research and training facility as well as an attraction. The visitor center features state-of-the-art exhibits and aquariums showcasing habitats and species found within the 110,000-acre Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Second-floor party or meeting space features floor-to-ceiling windows that provide outstanding views of Henderson Creek and the sunset over the estuarine wilderness beyond. In addition, we offer classrooms and meeting space, a 140-seat auditorium, an outside picnic area, lawns, gardens, walking trails with observation platforms over water, art gallery and nature-themed gift shop. We can accommodate day or evening functions for meetings, workshops, seminars, parties and gatherings, and offer use of modern audiovisual equipment and other technology to enhance and empower your presentation or event. Catering can be supplied from outside vendors and our picnic area offers a delightful space for a relaxed lunch, cocktail party, or formal dinner. Bus parking is available. Guided tours of the 110,000-acre waterway reserve are available by boat or kayak.

Meeting Supplier Category

Tours & Teambuilding