a charming, historic attraction that originally opened in the 1930s. Set on about 3 to 3.5 acres of…read morelush, mature landscaping, the Wonder Gardens is home to a variety of rescued, rehabilitating, and non-releasable animals. We took our time wandering the pathways, admiring the beautiful habitats thoughtfully designed for each species. There's a strong focus on birds, and the variety here is impressive -- vibrant parrots, graceful flamingos, and so many unique feathered residents. Just as we made it to the final exhibit with the crocodiles, an announcement came over the speakers warning of lightning in the area. Guests were directed back to the gift shop for safety, and the staff began offering rain checks or refunds depending on when you arrived. We didn't inquire about either, though -- we had already thoroughly enjoyed our time there, and since the Wonder Gardens is a nonprofit organization, we were happy to support them regardless. Before leaving, we browsed the gift shop, which had a fantastic selection of animal-themed souvenirs, cute décor, and even artwork created by the resident animals -- such a unique touch. If you're in the area, Wonder Gardens is absolutely worth a stop. It's charming, educational, and your admission supports ongoing rescue and rehabilitation efforts. If you're interested in getting even closer to the animals, they also offer scheduled animal encounters, so be sure to check ahead for times.

Needs work. Needs donations $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Several…read moreanimal cages empty. This is dry season, so plants and animals need water. Koi pond was so dirty I couldn't see any koi.

Smugglers Cove in Fort Myers is AMAZING!! We fed the alligators before mini golfing and it was so…read morefun. The course is awesome as well challenging and fun. We really enjoyed talking with Ms. Lynn after playing. She is a true gem!

This mini golf course is an overall fun play! I really like how they have all of the skeletons in…read morevarious positions and places, giving a real pirate ship vibe. It was fun to see all of the gators. I didn't love the service we received upon arrival, as I felt that the attendant was rather short with us and didn't give a great first impression. There was a couple behind us who said the same thing after checking in. The various holes were great - they were a nice mix of easy and challenging.

Plan for at least an hour here which will give you plenty of time to explore the train museum and…read morethen take a ride on the train. Yes, they have a rideable train that goes on a one mile loop that circles out and back! The train tickets are purchased at the museum office and for us, only $5 each. The nice lady who sold the tickets let us know that the train would be departing in about 20 minutes at that gave us plenty of time to explore the museum, perusing the exhibits and watching the miniature train sets circle the table. Other than my Mom, I think I was probably the oldest person on the train and we both had a complete blast. The ride takes 15 minutes and sweeps through a number of similarly miniature villages and over clang-clang-clang railroad crossings and even through a 100 foot long tunnel. It's extremely cute and for $5, how can you possibly not enjoy yourself! Afterwards, there are outdoor exhibits that include a cosmetically restored 1905 locomotive and tender, and a completely restored caboose. Tip: Check ahead for their hours of operation. They are only open on weekends (and Labor Day!). Rides on the train are first come first serve. You'll have a better ride closer to the front if you can. [Review 15816 overall - 1395 in Florida - 1320 of 2021.]

A railroad enthusiast must-see in Fort Myers, Florida This…read moreSpecial attraction is located inside the Lakes Regional Park which is located off Gladiolus Drive and Old Gladiolus Drive. The park has several places to see and visit. There is a large parking lot so parking should not be a problem. The Railroad Museum and railroad are to the right as you enter. The museum is hard to miss as there is a large railroad engine visible from the parking lot that is across the walkway from a large building that houses the museum. The museum is inside a building behind the jungle gym next to the parking lot. The museum is free. It is a large room with several operating scale trains running around the center and near the roof. There is at least one hands-on display that you can see the operating console for an engineman. There are lots of informational displays situated around the room describing the history of trains and the railroad museum. There is a lot to read and a lot of history associated with trains, Florida, and the Fort Myers area. If you have a chance, I highly recommend spending a few dollars and getting a ticket to ride the train right outside the museum. For any train enthusiast this is a must-see in the area.

Wow! Where do I begin? Great Wolf Lodge was such a fun family getaway! We live about two hours away…read moreand drove over Sunday morning, stayed one night, and checked out on Monday. It was one of the best family experiences we've had, and we are already looking forward to our next visit. Starting with the location, the resort is conveniently situated right off I-75 and is impossible to miss. The property is huge and offers plenty of parking. My only minor complaint is that there is very little shade in the parking lot. Check-in was quick and easy. Kirsten at the front desk was incredibly friendly and welcoming. She answered all of our questions and made the arrival process seamless. Upon check-in, every guest receives a pair of wolf ears, which is a fun touch and makes everyone feel like part of the "pack." Our toddler was celebrating a birthday a few days later, so we purchased the birthday package, which was under $40 and absolutely worth it. It included two large balloon displays, a birthday poster, a special birthday wolf plush, birthday wolf ears, and a bag filled with toys and treats. One of the coolest perks was the included birthday cup, which could be filled at the candy bar in the gift shop. Our toddler loved leaving with a cup full of gummy bears! The resort's app is also very helpful. It provides a schedule of all the activities happening throughout the day. There are so many kid-friendly events offered in the morning, afternoon, and evening. The lobby itself is incredibly interactive and comes alive at night with story time, dance parties, and other entertainment. It's truly something you have to experience in person. The resort also has dining options on-site, including a full-service restaurant and smaller food spots such as Dunkin'. Of course, the biggest attractions are the Adventure Park and water park. The Adventure Park includes a ropes course, arcade, mini golf, bowling, and more. During our short stay, we spent our time in the arcade and water park. The arcade was a lot of fun and reasonably priced. Everything is loaded onto a prepaid card, making it easy to add money, track credits, and store tickets for prize redemption. The water park was the true standout. It is massive and has something for every age group. There are multiple play areas for younger children, exciting slides for older kids and adults, a lazy river, a wave pool, and a giant tipping bucket that drenches everyone below. And that's just the indoor water park. Outside, there is another large pool with a beach-style entry that gradually gets deeper. There are lounge chairs positioned right in the water, which made for a very relaxing experience. The outdoor area also includes a hot tub, bar, and convenient restroom facilities. One feature I especially appreciated was the wide variety of complimentary life jackets available for children of different ages and sizes. Being able to use them throughout the park was such a great benefit for families. Honestly, this place exceeded our expectations in every way. From the staff and activities to the water park and family-friendly atmosphere, Great Wolf Lodge delivered an incredible experience. We are already planning our next trip back!

Ok... finally giving my thoughts on Great Wolf Lodge Naples. I contracted some sort of virus from…read morethis place. And I am finally feeling normal. lol. But.... Would I do it again? Absolutely. The look on my grandkids faces was priceless. So I will suffer with another virus for them. We did a 2 night stay by using a Groupon. Thank you Groupon. It made it affordable which is always a plus. The only reason I gave it a 4 is the overall affordability. It's a very pricey place. You pay for everything outside of what you pay for your room. Thank goodness it includes the waterpark passes. That was primarily why we were there. And we all enjoyed every minute. Outside of the water park we spent a lot of time in the Arcade. It was a lot of fun. A lot of tickets won and they walked away with some great prizes. Over all our stay was good. Room was nice and spacious. And comfortable. The activities on the lobby for the kids were great. Especially the story time. Watching our 2 year old grandson enjoy that was priceless.

Well this is awful. Concession stands aren't stocked and there are just enough life guards to have…read morethe lazy river and wave pool open. The park has been open since 10:30 and they still don't have anything else open and it's 12:15. The water is super cold. If we hadn't gotten a discount with our rental company I'd be really upset. They should at least warn people they are having staffing issues and rides might not be open. I guess I should've known that they were having issues when I tried to call about cabana rentals and no one returned the call or the email. Guess it was lucky the website wasn't working because if we had paid for a cabana would've been so upset.

we came on a weekend when school was back on session. I think the crowds were low because of the…read moretiming. we have a 4 and 7 year old. the seven year old was real enough for every ride which was nice. she liked all of them. the smaller guy has a good time too. the only reason I am giving a 4 is because the largest double tube ride didn't seem to have enough tubes. I was waiting in line to get a tube and noticed a person getting a tube then three people can't down, then the person that I saw her the tube came down. if they had a few more tubes in circulation it would have cut the line down significantly

Its been a tradition with my husband and I to visit this carnival each year. We mainly go for…read moreBINGO. The community in the bingo hall is very friendly. I cant wait to take my daughters on the kiddie rides once they're tall enough. The Philly cheesesteak is what we usually spend our food tickets on. The entrance fee is $10 but you get $10 worth of food tickets. The cookies were 4tickets and they were delicious. Very soft. The Philly cheesesteak was very flavourful and juicy. Its grilled to order.

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Really cool spot for the kids if you encounter a rainy day at the beach…read more The kids loved it. The only compliant or negative to the experience was that every other child in the Fort Myers area under 12 years old was als in attendance and the crowds were a bit to manage. Climate was well controlled and the online waiver made the sign in process more streamlined.

We went on a Saturday - late afternoon / early evening and there were no long lines. I was shocked…read morethere was no height requirements or weight, just minimum of 4 years old for the bigger slides. My 4 year old did the bigger slides and loved them. Impressive! It was just me and her so luckily she was very good about listening when it came to how to hold onto the mat when going down and to wait for me at the bottom with enough room so I did not go crashing into her. She did also spend time in the little kids section and had fun there too. There were plenty of seat in front of the kids area too to keep an eye out. We had the chicken tenders and fries. Chicken was actually good but fries could be better. They only have Pepsi products , boooo! There are some arcade type games to play as well, we had a few tries on one of the claw machines but the others were not of interest really for her age. Spacious place! My daughter def wants to go back. I gotta bring my husband so he can take some videos and pics for us going down!