Animal Encounters in Alva, FL

Private coastal cruise with wildlife viewing and Sanibel Lighthouse sights

Private 3-hour dolphin and shelling charter with a barrier island stop

Test your timing as alligators and crocodiles leap for a snack

Get to know playful otters with the people who care for them

Sunset coastal cruise with opportunities to spot dolphins and wildlife

Get close to Big Daddy alongside a lead keeper

Get a closer look at the curious animal behind the quills

Meet and feed gentle tortoises with a keeper

Scan Gulf waters for dolphins and marine life on a narrated morning catamaran cruise

Slow down and get to know a sloth with its animal care team

Meet animal residents and hear the stories that make this sanctuary personal

Go beyond watching with hands-on animal encounters

Get up close to sanctuary animals on a personalized, zookeeper-led experience

Discover the adaptations of bushbabies up close with an experienced animal care team

Slow down for a peaceful evening at the sanctuary

Discover how arctic foxes adapt to life in extreme cold

Discover two contrasting animal personalities with the animal care team

Bring up-close animal encounters to your next celebration

Cruise around Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach and look for dolphins

Cruise Estero Bay at sunset with expert guides and time on a barrier island to look for shells

See how alligator eggs are cared for before they hatch

Spot dolphins and swim near Sanibel Island

Cruise San Carlos Bay with tropical music, dolphin sightings, and coastal wildlife

Celebrate Christmas Eve on San Carlos Bay with dolphin watching, tropical music, cookies and eggnog