Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens (#1), Naples: Photos, Reviews & Location

Historic setting for boat tours through islands of monkeys & lemurs, gator feedings & animal shows.

At a glance

#19 of 22 Tourist attractions in Naples #4 of 4 Non-profit organizations in Naples

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.40

0.9 km from the center of Naples

Rating breakdown

5 ★64%
4 ★20%
3 ★8%
2 ★4%
1 ★4%

What reviewers talk about

Share of 16 recent reviews that mention each topic.

Price & value31%
Service & staff19%
View13%
Waiting & crowds6%
Location6%
Atmosphere6%

1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL 34102

napleszoo.org

(239) 262-5409

Photos of Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens (130)

View all

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 1

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 2

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 3

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 4

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 5

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 6

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 7

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 8

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 9

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 10

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 11

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Naples – photo 12

Quick facts

What is the rating of Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens?: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 11,451 reviews.
How does Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens rank in Naples?: Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is #19 of 22 Tourist attractions in Naples by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens located?: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd, Naples, FL 34102 — 0.9 km from the center of Naples.
What do visitors mention most about Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens?: Most often: price & value, service & staff, view (from 16 recent reviews).
How can I contact Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens?: Phone: (239) 262-5409 · Website: napleszoo.org

Reviews (16)

Tim Roush 2023 Oct 24

Great little zoo with alot of different animals. Be nice to visit once there expansion is done.

Mike Sweeting 2023 Sep 13

The boat ride around the primate islets is unique. Lovely atmosphere. Animals v well looked after and presented. Staff briefings on their particular animal/sare well worth attending. Only cafe a disappointment. Go early when the animals are all awake!

Mike Sweeting 2023 Sep 12

This is the best small zoo we have visited in the US. The boat trip round the lake Isles to see various primates is charming. The enclosures are all very well thought out, giving the animals the best possible environment while still allowing us to see them. Go early in the heat though. Only the cafe was weak - and expensive.

Peter Schmid 2023 Sep 04

It's a pretty nice zoo. My advice: come early if you want to see the animals active, right when the zoo opens. Then you might have a real five star experience if you're a little lucky. Free parking, easy to access.

Alexandria Sandell 2023 Aug 27

A must-see in SWFL. Beautiful, well-groomed historic garden with a well kept walking path and informative signs to explain what you are looking at along the way.

Make sure to bring your camera for many post card worthy pictures.

Several concession stands throughout the grounds offering snacks and a few beverages. Modest outdoor counter service Cafe near the entrance with picnic tables and a playground nearby.

Stroller and wheelchair friendly. A couple restrooms throughout. Overall a great way to spend a day whether you are alone and taking in the scenery, with friends or family. Any age should appreciate the experience!

Latesha Johnson 2023 Jul 15

If I could give it a -5 stars, I would. This was the worst zoo we have ever been to. The animals we saw, which were not many, were very sad and depressed looking. It was obviously very hot out, and although the animals had shade, they didn't seem to have any visible water sources and the cages did not have any natural habitats. The lions had no caves and were just laying out in the dirt. We love going to zoo's, but this zoo displayed why so many people are AGAINST zoo's. The poor animals we saw just did not look well cared for at all. The staff we saw out in zoo did not engage with us at all. No one was walking around with animals giving out information like advertised. This was extremely overpriced for what we experienced. Hopefully, the $100 we spent will be used wisely to help better care for the animals.

Julie Campbell 2023 Jul 15

Fun day, but timing is everything. Bring bug spray and a hat during the summer. Weather in the area determines if the boat tour to see monkeys is in operation or not. Any sign of lightning it will be closed. They have a nice playground next to concession stand. Food is good for both adults and kids. Just be aware that there are birds that are lurking for scraps. Don't feed the birds!!!

Ashlynn Sastre 2023 Jul 12

Beautiful grounds to walk, lovely trails, and the boat was awesome! On the other hand, it was incredibly scorching hot and areas where there was no shade. The animals were hot too so they were hiding in the shade and we missed several animals. One lady complained to get a refund or store credit for her 30min experience of seeing not one animal. They did not honor any of these request except for a rain check, since there is no guarantee to see the animals. Perhaps the entry fee should come with a warning.
Overall, I would not recommend to come during the high peak summer time. I would love to return in the fall or spring as the zoo it self is very beautiful.

E. H. 2023 Jul 07

Beautiful animals and enclosures. But there was not enough shade, a lot of construction, and no snack bar or drink locations open throughout the park. We unfortunately didn’t even stay an hour because it was just so hot even at 9 am.

Eugene P. 2023 Jun 17

We really love this little zoo! It packs more surprises than you might expect. It's definitely unique compared to other bigger zoos. GI early in the morning to hear the Gibbons, it's a lot of fun! The monkey boat tour is sometime you should experience as well as feeding the giraffes. It's a beautiful zoo/botanical garden with a big variety of animals including being one of only 4 zoos in the country with honey badgers! And the shows in the outdoor auditorium are something every zoo should have!

Melissa Rowe (Missy) 2023 May 23

Love going here! It was hot, there is construction and the animals were sometimes hard to find, but that's not the point. It was being with family, seeing beautiful nature and knowing they are fixing it up to make it even better. Remember we just had a hurricane not to long ago! Had a great time as usual! Make you own fun with it! Look at the beautiful trees 🌳 and flowers 💐 too! Mumma and I had a great time as you can see in the pictures 📸!

Zarya Dahl 2023 Apr 19

First off, this is an AZA certified zoo, and that is the absolute best accreditation to have. They have so much information! They have histories, conservation facts, and animal facts. They have fun signs that if you read them have little fun facts. The zoo does so much great conservation work, the animals all looked so happy and healthy (working in wildlife rehab, this is important to me). The zoo also just keeps going! There is so much to see and do, it is absolutely worth the price of admission and more

Dan Johnson 2023 Apr 02

FREE ADMISSION FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH IF YOU'RE A COLLIER COUNTY RESIDENT. Nice smaller zoo, and just got Orangutans that were very active and playful. Best to go early and get on the boat tour to see the monkeys when they're most active as we've seen them swing and heard them sing. They are an absolute blast. (and they're more active when it's cooler!). Loved the feeding the giraffes as you get a great view since they're all pretty much out in the open. First Saturday of each month is free for Collier County Residents, so take advantage of that if you're local. You won't regret it.

Freddie Mealy 2023 Mar 30

I love this zoo! The monkey boat is a necessity. The giraffe feeding is so cool to watch even if you don’t do it. The giraffe feeding is 5$ extra but the monkey boat is free and takes about 20 minutes. The zookeepers are amazing and they seem to have an amazing zookeeper to animal ration. The zoo is a nonprofit and supports giving back to multiple conservation groups, especially lemur conservation in Madagascar.

Cory Blane 2023 Mar 28

Naples Zoo is a nice little zoo with a decent selection of animals. It was much smaller than I anticipated, with a few long stretches between animals. I'd suggest getting to the boat excursion earlier in the morning. Either the 9:20 or 9:50 boat is least crowded with less wait time. There is lots of construction of new exhibits coming over the next few years including orangutans, tapir, capybara, and more South American species, plus a new family zoo and zoo entrance. Looking forward to coming back when it's all finished.