We have recently launched three new Wild Encounter experiences: a black and white tegu encounter, a giraffe encounter, and a red-ruffed lemur encounter. Evening highlights included exotic animal encounters, live music and more.

As the botanical collection was planted fifty years before the animals were introduced, the exhibits carefully maximize the space around decades old trees.

At present, Naples Zoo is the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited Zoo in Florida that does not have an animal hospital on-site. NAPLES, Fla. – For the first time, the Naples Zoo is hosting an exciting experience throughout the summer called, Camp Wild. The Naples Zoo wants you to get up close and personal with some wild animals as part of their new Wild Encounters exhibit. Stroll along the zoo’s paved, tree-lined paths and see playful black bears, sleek clouded leopards, and meet Athena, a rescued Florida panther. You can make a very special donation to the zoo by “adopting” one of our animals for yourself or as a gift to a friend or loved one. Plan your trip to the zoo, today! Aquariums & Zoos. The party includes live music, food from restaurants in Naples, animal encounters, tours of their botanical gardens and a chance to win an African Safari for two. The zoo was a great venue for staff to mingle, enjoy some food, refreshments, and holiday festivities around Leopard Rock & Lagoon Loop. The summer camp is … Children of all ages are welcome to brush the adorable pygmy goats in the Animal Care Yard or touch the Southern and Atlantic Stingrays at Stingray Bay, while adventurous animal lovers can feed giraffes at the Giraffe Overlook or hold a cup of nectar for the Rainbow Lorikeets at the Australian Adventure area. The catamaran floats near several islands where you can view monkeys, lemurs and apes interacting naturally. Across Michigan, zoos and aquariums offer close encounters with nature's most interesting creatures. “Adopt” it! Amazing huge trees and swap flora." Unforgettable up-close animal encounters include: Feed a rhino, get eye-to-eye with giraffes, mingle with penguins, and more!

Safari Squad programs are for those 3 - 5 years old and feature an animal encounter, a craft, a storybook reading, and free-choice play stations focused on a new theme each month.

Safari Squad is a great time - and the perfect activity for your young ones this summer!

Must see/do at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens The Primate Expedition Cruise is a relaxing way to make your way around the zoo. Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. Traditional zoos mesmerize visitors with elephants and big cats. please contact us by email if you have any questions. Register now for Safari Squad! Naples Zoo offers upscale birthday party options including themed décor complete with private animal encounters and shows as well as exclusive use of our RainForest Grove special events area.

You are also welcome you to celebrate at the Zoo in an informal way. Campers are separated into three groups based on their ages. We were also treated to two specialty animal encounters at Lagoon Loop gazebo. Sent on 08/08/2012

Animal encounters? Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Nationally accredited as both zoo and botanical garden, Naples Zoo plays host to over 360,000 guests a year, creating truly memorable experiences through diverse educational presentations, guided cruises, special animal encounters and more. The four encounters include African Penguins, Florida Panthers… Our staff was able to stroll Lagoon Loop and enjoy the zoo and animals.