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Conservancy of Southwest Florida

1450 Merrihue Drive, Naples, FL 34102
239-262-0304
Ranked #24 of 62 attractions in Naples
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: The mission of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is protecting the unique natural resources of the region...now and forever. Founded in 1964, the... more » Owner description: The mission of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida is protecting the unique natural resources of the region...now and forever. Founded in 1964, the Conservancy accomplishes its mission through the synergies of environmental education, policy and advocacy, science and research, and a wildlife rehabilitation clinic. The Conservancy Nature Center is currently undergoing major renovations and guests are encouraged to visit the Conservancy website for the latest updates and hours of operation. « less
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Naples, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Went to the Beatle concert and it was an excellent night ... music was great and the food was reasonably priced....more concerts please :)

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florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Favorite is the informative boat ride. Love supporting this place from their Butterfly garden to indoor exhibits. Not really for small children.

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Barbara Wilson, Director of Marketing and Communications at Conservancy of Southwest Florida, responded to this review
14 May 2012

Thanks you very much for your endorsement of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center. While we are stilll currently closed for major renovations, we look forward to opening in phases throughout the balance of 2013 and 2013. Once completed, the Conservancy Nature Center will be a 21 acre experience for visitors of all ages. Our website will always contain... More

Naples, Florida
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I am so greatful they are there..I find injured animals and bring them there They educate the children with out boring them

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Barbara Wilson, Director of Marketing and Communications at Conservancy of Southwest Florida, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Thank you so much for caring about our wildlife. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Wildife Clinic is open even though the Nature Center is undergoing renovations. We appreciate the kind words about the work we do. More

Naples, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Nice place for nature and conservation enthusiasts. I took my cub scouts there a few years ago. They sponsored a cub scout pack that I was the chairperson for.

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Barbara Wilson, Director of Marketing and Communications at Conservancy of Southwest Florida, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Thanks you for your kind words. We are looking forward to having the scouts return once the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center reopens. The latest reopening information is always available on our website. More

florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Great nature excursions, nature center protection of wildlife

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Barbara Wilson, Direcotr of Marketing and Communications at Conservancy of Southwest Florida, responded to this review
2 April 2012

Thank you for your kind words about the Conservancy Nature Center, our nature programs and our mission to protect the water, land, wildlife and future of the region. More

Reading, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

We wanted to go again, but currently it is being remodeled, but don't miss this! The boat ride is a lot of fun and the people there very knowledgable

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Barbara Wilson, Director of Marketing and Communications at Conservancy of Southwest Florida, responded to this review
25 March 2012

We are very happy you enjoyed the Good Fortune II pontoon boat ride through Rookery Bay. Thank you for sharing. More

Naples, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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While cleaning my van one day, out of the corner of my eye a large hawk (Osprey) swooped down behind my vehicle. Upon inspection the bird literaly crashed into the ground and was lying still, in a daze. The heat was turned up too full SW FL blazing mode, and I assumed that had something to do with the bird... More

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Naples, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

Take the tour, learn about the naples habitat. Knowledgeable guides.

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Barbara Wilson, Director of Marketing at Conservancy of Southwest Florida, responded to this review
5 March 2012

Thank you for taking the time to write about your positive experience. I will pass it along to our staff and volunteers. More

Brit in Paradise
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96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

We've been members of the Conservancy for about a decade now and consider our support for the work they do as extremely important. Visit the Conservancy and see for yourself the programmes they are involved in which have an impact on the immediate area and further afield.

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Boston MA
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
152 helpful votes 152 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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we were the third trip on the consevancy's new (used) pontoon boat. The volunteer guide was impressively knowlegeable! But..most of the trip she was facing us and as a result it was her audience who spotted the occasional dolphin, etc. An eagle's nest was in the distance. Nothing close up except osprey nest and courmorants. They had loaner 8x binoculars.... More

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Barbara Wilson, Director of Marketing at Conservancy of Southwest Florida, responded to this review
6 February 2012

First, thank you for taking the time to review your experience. We take these comments to heart and we are so sorry your lunchtime cruise was disappointing. While we can't control Mother Nature and what wildlife can be seen on the cruise, we will begin reviewing some of the other processes that you mentioned to see how we can improve... More

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