Shell Factory & Nature Park announces details for final closing weekend Sept. 27-29

N FT MYERS, Fla. - EntSun -- The Shell Factory & Nature Park announces details for its final closing weekend on Sept. 27-29. Weather permitting, the park will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Sunday, with Nature Park admission, options for dining and discounts at the Gift Shop.

The 4.5-acre Nature Park will be open for guests to visit and explore hundreds of unique animals and critters, including a variety birds, iguanas, tortoises, alligators, fish, a camel and more. Admission is $16 for adults, $11 for children ages 4 to 12, free for children 3 and under (with a paid adult), $12 for seniors ages 55+ and $11 for military veterans. Ticket sales support the Nature Park staff in the continued care and feeding of the animals as they finalize efforts to rehome to approved facilities.

The park's onsite restaurants, the Southern Grill and Tommy's Outdoor Café, will be open with a limited menu until supplies run out.

All remaining merchandise from the Gift Shop is discounted at 40% off, which includes a range of unique gifts, tchotchkes and holiday items. For the safety of guests, capacity within the store will be limited and entry may be staggered accordingly. Guests are advised to be prepared for lines for entry and check-out, which may include outdoor waits.

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Any further announcements for the Shell Factory's closing weekend, and any weather updates, will be posted at Facebook.com/ShellFactoryNaturePark (https://www.facebook.com/shellfactorynaturepark).

About Shell Factory & Nature Park

For 86 years, the Shell Factory & Nature Park has been entertaining children and the young at heart, with something for everyone. The sought-out attraction provides a full day of fun, including amusement-style rides, arcade games, 50,000 square feet of gift shops and much more. The Nature Park offers over 400 critters, birds, reptiles and fish, with a variety of critters from an armadillo to a camel. Visit ShellFactory.com (https://www.shellfactory.com/).