NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. —After 86 years of serving the Southwest Florida community, the Shell Factory & Nature Park has announced its plans to close.
In a press release, the North Fort Myers company announced it’s final days of operation will be the weekends of Sept. 20-22 and Sept. 27-29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During this time, the Nature Park and gift shop will be open and the park’s onsite restaurants, the Southern Grill and Tommy’s Outdoor Cafe, will serve a limited menu while supplies last.
The Fun Park will be closed, effective immediately.
The Shell Factory & Nature Park was established in North Fort Myers in 1938. The 18-acre, Florida roadside attraction has entertained multiple generations with amusement-style rides, arcade games, mini golf, wildlife and much more.
“This has been an incredibly hard decision for me, and one that was not made lightly, as the Shell Factory has been such a big part of the community and my life for many decades,” owner Pam Cronin said. “We are so proud of the countless joyous experiences that the Shell Factory has provided for residents and visitors of our community, as children and families have laughed aboard the bumper boats, tried a round of mini-golf, flew on the zipline, learned about our loveable animals, enjoyed delicious food and sweet treats, discovered many unique treasures from our store and so much more.”