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Naples, FL – Ever since being blinded by a shotgun blast to the face and surviving for weeks until his dramatic rescue, Uno the Florida panther has become one of the best-known and beloved panthers in the state. Although panthers are solitary animals, the hope for Uno was that he would one day have a female to share his Naples Zoo home with. A panther kitten left behind by its mother in Big Cypress National Preserve last summer might just be that future companion for Uno. Named... Read More

October 14 & 15, 2017: Free Weekend for Collier Residents - $5 Admission for All Florida Residents - Naples, FL – With significant progress made on tree care and repairs, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens has assessed the remaining efforts and set a re-opening date of Saturday, October 14, 2017. To welcome the community  back into the zoo and historic gardens, Collier County residents will be free and all other Florida residents will be just $5 each for adults and children... Read More

Naples, Fl. Naples Zoo is proud to host the Third Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Weekend on September 16 th and 17 th with two very special guests! Nickelodeon, the number one entertainment brand for kids and Naples Zoo invite Southwest Florida kids to meet Dora the Explorer and Diego, star of Go Diego Go! during this special event! The Nickelodeon costumed characters will be in Rain Forest Grove for a fiesta to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Dora and Diego will... Read More

NAPLES, FL. June 23, 2017. Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens has received a 2017 TripAdvisor ® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its seventh year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include restaurants, accommodations and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience.  “We are very thankful... Read More

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Come celebrate Fosa with us! This year's Art Auction benefits Dr. Luke Dollar and his work with Madagascar's largest carnivore. Art created by animals for animals, come out for a night and bring home a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork. Food will be served by Cantina Laredo, live music by local star Robb Brooks, and beer/wine will be offered as well so please no one under 21. There will be a silent auction with 30+ pieces, a live animal painting demonstration, 2 raffles, and lots of fun!... Read More

Cheetahs Spotted!  Naples Zoo  I Now Open    Naples, FL - Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is welcoming two new cheetahs to the nationally accredited zoo and historic garden. These elegant creatures will be coming from White Oak Conservation Center in North Florida. Both cats were born and raised at White Oak Conservation Center.  The new cats in town are sisters and they are nine years old. The new cheetahs will make their grand debut to the public on... Read More