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Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

Wonder Gardens

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We are open daily (except on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day). Our current Hours are 9AM-4PM with last admission at 3PM.

Wonder Gardens inspires conservation and resiliency by providing transformative experiences of wonder in the natural world, via meaningful educational programs for people of all ages and by meeting the highest standards of care for our resident animals. Admission is $17.00 for adults, $15.00 for anyone 65 and older, and $12.00 for children ages 3-12. Please consider the purchase of a membership and get unlimited free admission, reciprocal programs, and a 20% discount in the Wonder Shoppe. THE PAST
In 1936, the Piper family established The Reptile Gardens as a roadside attraction along the newly built Tamiami Trail from Tampa to Miami. As the animal and botanical exhibits grew, the attraction’s name was changed to the Everglades Wonder Gardens to appeal to visitors. The Wonder Gardens captured the nostalgia, history, and wonder of old Florida, augmented with tropical flora and fauna from around the world. For nearly eighty-five years the Everglades Wonder Gardens has inspired, educated, and engaged our community and visitors with a one-of-a-kind experience. In April of 2013, the Pipers closed the Wonder Gardens, and local photographer and conservationist John Brady took over the property as a tenant and reopened the park. With the help of Ellie Krier, they started the formation of the non-profit 501(c)(3), Bonita Wonder Gardens. In July of 2015, the City of Bonita Springs recognized the economic, cultural, and historic value of this zoological and botanical attraction, and made a loan, enabling the nonprofit to purchase the 3-acre property and assets from the Piper family, saving it from potential commercial development. The property was later purchased by the City of Bonita Springs, while our charitable organization continues to manage all operations. Thus, began a new chapter of our public-private partnership to save this beloved attraction. THE PRESENT – YOUR WONDER GARDENS! Today, under the leadership of our President & CEO, Neil Anderson, and our board of directors, the Wonder Gardens is home to rescued and non-releasable birds and reptiles nestled among the sprawling banyan trees and plantings. While preserving the very best of The Wonder Gardens, the charitable organization cares for more than 200 resident animals, is upgrading wildlife enclosures, growing the botanical beauty of the property, adding education programs and events, and further engaging the community to enjoy this jewel in historic Downtown Bonita Springs. A historic icon, the Wonder Gardens stands as one of the few remaining cornerstones of Old Florida. Here, we tell a story of The Wonder Gardens’ past, present, and future, while educating our region about our environment and wildlife. Throughout its history, the Wonder Gardens has been supported by the community. Our partnerships with educational partners and businesses have allowed us to be contributing members of redeveloped and growing Bonita Springs. Visitors and Annual Memberships help us provide professional and high-quality care to our resident animals. Generous donor support allows us to improve and expand our exhibits. If SWFL area residents have not visited in some time, we hope they will enjoy the gardens along with our record 105,000 visitors!

11/01/2026

With Daylight Savings happening today, Murphy says it's totally acceptable to sleep in💤

We're open 9:00AM with last admission at 3:00PM, so be sure to stop by after your extra snooze today😎

10/31/2026

Looking for something to do for Halloween?

Be sure to check out the Downtown Bonita Springs Trick-or-Treat from 5:00PM until 8:00PM! Local businesses will be set up between Dean Street and Wilson Street with plenty of candy and Halloween fun!

See you there🎃👻🍭

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from us ghouls at Wonder Gardens👻🎃

10/30/2026

We wanted to shoutout some of the ghouls responsible for keeping Wonder Gardens BOO-tiful and full of whimsy👻✨

Can you guess who is who?

10/30/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our BOO-tanical Evening last week👻

In case you missed it, we will be trick-or-treating down Old 41 Road on Halloween! This free event held by the Downtown Bonita Springs Alliance will be from Dean St. to Wilson St. from 5:00PM until 9:00PM🎃

See you there💀

10/29/2026

Boo-yah! Halloween mode activated👻

10/29/2026

Did you know that unlike most gingers, crepe ginger’s leaves and stems grow in a corkscrew pattern? This gives them an almost a living sculpture look🌱🫚

10/28/2026

Little Girl is here to tell you that you've made half way through the week and that you should reward yourself with a trip to Wonder Gardens this weekend☺️

10/27/2026

Come experience the wonder for yourself✨

10/27/2026

While different types of hay and grasses make up 80%-90% of an African spurred tortoise's diet, they also benefit nutritionally from leafy greens and vegetables. Diet preparation is a large part of our zookeeper's daily routine to ensure that a balanced diet and all nutritional needs are met for each animal here at Wonder Gardens🍽️🐢🥬

📸: Zookeeper Bri

Address

27180 Old 41 Road
Bonita Springs, FL
34135

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

(239) 992-2591

Website

http://www.wondergardens.org/

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