Conservancy of Southwest Florida

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit environmental protection organization with a 60-year history focused on the issues impacting the water, land, wildlife and future of our region. The Conservancy accomplishes this through the combined efforts of experts in the areas of environmental science, policy, education and wildlife rehabilitation. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s world-class Nature Center and von Arx Wildlife Hospital are headquartered in Naples, Florida, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, south of the Naples Zoo off Goodlette-Frank Road. The 21-acre Nature Center features a collection of indoor and outdoor exhibits and artifacts curated to showcase Southwest Florida’s unique ecosystem. The experience includes the Susan and William Dalton Discovery Center with the John & Carol Walter Discovery Wing, featuring interactive exhibits, including an invasive species gallery. Learn about the Conservancy’s work and get involved in supporting and preserving our quality of life in Southwest Florida at conservancy.org.