things to do in Matlacha, FL

Cruise canals, Pine Island Sound, and nearby islands on your own schedule

Cruise Cape Coral waterways on a dual-console boat

Family boat days and fishing from a 22-foot tritoon

Family-friendly tritoon with a live well for fishing days on the water

Discover lemur life up close with a knowledgeable animal care team

Slow down and discover capybaras with the team that cares for them

Get closer to kangaroos and discover what makes these marsupials distinctive

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

Get a closer look at the curious animal behind the quills

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

Celebrate your birthday with barnyard encounters and space for cake

Celebrate with up-close animal experiences and a special ambassador visit

Discover two contrasting animal personalities with the animal care team

Bring up-close animal encounters to your next celebration

Take the helm of a 150 HP boat for inshore cruising, fishing, and island exploring

Take the helm of a 300 HP bowrider for an inshore day on the water

Pilot a 115 HP tritoon through Charlotte Harbor’s inshore waterways

Self-guided 200 HP tritoon for exploring Charlotte Harbor