Wildlife
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
112 locals recommend,
Location
7751 Penzance Blvd
Fort Myers, FL
Tips from locals
Boardwalk with nature center. Grab the scavenger hunt! Check out Mommy and me yoga days.
A Slough is a long, narrow wetland with slowly flowing freshwater. The entire Preserve is over 3,500 acres of intermingled wetland and upland ecosystems. This preserve has an elevated, fully accessible boardwalk (1.2 miles long) with restrooms near entrance, Amphitheater, and 5 observation decks. Animals adapted to life in wetlands, like alligators, turtles, otters, and wading birds, live at the Slough year-round.
A Slough is a long, narrow wetland with slowly flowing freshwater. The entire Preserve is over 3,500 acres of intermingled wetland and upland ecosystems. This preserve has an elevated, fully accessible boardwalk (1.2 miles long) with restrooms near entrance, Amphitheater, and 5 observation decks. An…
Boardwalk through the ferns, swamp and other nature. Alligators, all species of birds, otters, turles, viewing spots, all on a raised boardwalk. FREE. Must go!
If you're looking for some unique nature walks, head into Fort Myers and walk through the Cypress slough on Six Mile! It is quiet, serene, and breathtakingly beautiful. Make sure to keep it clean!