Nature & Wildlife Activities in Fort Myers Beach
Dolphins, Manatees and More!
Teeming with wildlife, explore the inlets and islands of Fort Myers Beach from the sea or the shore. Our Pink Shell recreation team offers a docket of wildlife activities from professional kayak tours to dolphin adventures for guests of different skill levels. Discover breathtaking scenery and diverse ecosystems while making memories to last a lifetime. Explore more activities and things to do in Fort Myers during your stay by checking out our calendar of events.
Dolphin Adventure Tours
View the Wildlife on Fort Myers Beach
Share the pristine beauty of the islands with us as you catch a glimpse of the diverse wildlife native to Estero Bay on this 90-minute guided dolphin tour on Fort Myers Beach. Learn how to ride your own WaveRunner from our skilled guides. Reservations required.
Book a Dolphin Tour
Junior Ranger Program
Become a Pink Shell Junior Ranger
Spend three days with Ranger Rob on your Fort Myers Beach vacation and learn the skills you need to become a Pink Shell Junior Ranger. The program includes a Junior Ranger backpack, activity book, official ranger patch, daily adventures and a certificate!
- When: 9:00 – 9:30a.m., Tuesday-Friday
- Time: 30 minutes
- Cost: $30.00 one-time program fee per child
Back Bay Kayak Tour
Discover a Unique Kayak Experience
Get ready to explore an exciting estuary full of life on the Back Bay Kayak Tour in Fort Myers Beach. The back bay is visited by dolphins, birds and so much more! Check out the sea grass beds where the turtles and manatees graze. This is a great kayak trip for beginners. Reservations required.
- When: 10:00am – 12:00pm, Tuesday–Friday / 8:00-10:00am & 11:00am-1:00pm, Saturday
- Call to Reserve: (877) 587-7231
- Time: 2 hours
- Cost: $40.00 per child under 16; $50.00 per adult
Nature Discovery Programs
Learn About Native Plants & Wildlife with Ranger Rob
Join Ranger Rob for weekly Nature Discovery programs. Guests of all ages will enjoy learning about the diverse plant and wildlife species that call Fort Myers Beach home. Please note that programs are subject to change based on availability and weather.
- Nature Walk: 1:30-2:30p.m., Tuesday & Thursday (complimentary)
- Critter Connection: 1:00-2:00p.m., Wednesday & Friday (complimentary)
- Nature Craft: 2:00-3:00p.m., Thursday ($25/person)
Fort Myers Beach Fishing Guides
Book a Memorable Florida Fishing Trip
From family-friendly fishing trips to offshore fishing tours, cast a line under the guidance of an experienced captain! Reserve a private half- or full-day fishing excursion in Fort Myers Beach. Reservations required.
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5 Stars!! amazing staff , room views are amazing , prices are affordable. Such a awesome experience. Definitely plan on returning
Loving our visit at Pink Shell and especially want to give five stars to Ranger Rob Kayak Tour of the bay and mangroves. Rob is an actual ranger and a conservationist and naturalist helping to protect the bay and its wildlife. We saw dolphins, sting rays, shark and many different bird species. Will come back again in hopes of seeing an elusive manatee! Loved learning that what appears to be bits of tree in the water are baby mangroves and that pelicans can hold three gallons in their pouch among many other marine facts!
Wow...what a great stay! From the moment that Ana checked us in until the sad day we had to depart. Love that they have free breakfast included. Its a great restaurant with omelette bar and anything else you would want for breakfast. Other great restaurants on site and super great beach. I loved the beach. Beautiful white powder sand. They set up lounge chairs daily and great yellow umbrellas very protected under the low umbrellas. They also have free kayak and paddle boards. They have jet ski rentals and catamaran. Loved the ocean was not deep. They have two great pools adult and kid crafts fun events. Love the screened in patio. The bed was so comfy. They have complete kitchens. I wish I was there right now!
Was a fun relaxing vacation. Rooms where very clean, pool was beautiful, the beach was beautiful, and every other part was wonderful. This resort I will definitely visit again the wife and daughter loved it. The only down side was the fish at there pier are very picky and didnt take my bait lol. But this is definitely a family friendly fun resort.
This was our first family vacation and one that will be hard to top thanks to Pink Shell! The resort is beautiful with so much attention to detail throughout. Our villa was clean, incredibly spacious and well laid out for our family of 4. Daily included breakfast at Jacks was delicious. The pool was perfect for our 3 and 5 year old to enjoy safely and independently. We appreciated the wide variety of daily activities for kids. Ranger Rob is an incredible asset to Pink Shell. He’s a wealth of information, who visibly loves his job. His interactions with our kids during his Critter Connection and Nature Walk, is one we won’t forget. We’re looking forward to visiting again in the near future!
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The staff is always the best & they try hard to make your vacation hassle free. The pink shell has a naturalist on staff. His name is Ranger Rob, & he is the BEST! We took a kayak tour with him & also went on his nature hike. It was a great way to break up the day a bit & see some of the local wildlife. We were lucky enough to spot a Sea Turtle, Nurse Shark, Dolphin, & Manatee on the kayak tour. We will be back for sure.
