Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

Category: Parks & Wildlife Refuges

The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is a natural animal corridor between northern Lee County and Estero Bay. You can see alligators, wild pigs, otters, and more. During the dry season (October to June), birds like herons and egrets flock to the flag ponds. A 1.2-mile boardwalk winds through the 2,200-acre wetland, and includes a photo blind to get up-close photographs of the animals, and two observations towers. There are guided tours year-round, and self-guided tour brochures. Parking is $.75 per hour, maximum $3 (cash only). Bring food and drinks.

Chris says: we saw lots of local wildlife, gators, herons and pileted woodpeckers.The walk is not difficult, and even if you dont take the guided tour there are knowledgable volunteers around with spare binoculars! An excellent morning .. see some of our pictures.