After 86 Years, Shell Factory and Nature Park in North Port Myers is Closing

The information about this story was posted on Facebook and we are sharing it with our Suncoast Post Readers….sad news.

After 86 wonderful years of serving the community, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of the Shell Factory & Nature Park. This iconic North Fort Myers destination has brought joy to countless families and visitors since 1938. Our 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 Café, will serve a limited menu while supplies last. The Fun Park will be closed, effective immediately. We hope you’ll stop by and enjoy our beloved attractions and restaurants one last time.

Pam Cronin, our dedicated owner for the past 27 years, has worked tirelessly to preserve the magic of this historic park, sharing: “This has been an incredibly hard decision, as the Shell Factory has been a huge part of our community and my life. We are so proud of the countless joyous experiences shared here—whether aboard bumper boats, in our nature park, at the mini-golf course, or within our shops and restaurants.”

Over the decades, the Shell Factory has stood resilient through hurricanes, fires, and financial challenges, but with the costly upkeep of an 86-year-old property, we’ve had to make this difficult decision. We are working closely with wildlife officials to ensure the safe rehoming of our 400+ animals and supporting our dedicated employees during this transition. Visit our website at ShellFactory.com for more details.

To celebrate our shared memories, we invite you to share your favorite moments at the Shell Factory right here on our Facebook page with the hashtag #MyShellFactoryMemories.

Together, we can honor the incredible legacy of this community treasure.

Photos from Shell Factory Facebook Page