Otter Mound Preserve
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Decorative shell walls built in the 1940s sit atop an ancient midden created by the Calusa Native Americans.

๐Ÿ“œ Decorative shell walls from the 1940s sit atop an ancient Calusa Native American midden.
๐Ÿ” This 2.45-acre preserve offers a fascinating stroll through a unique environment.

Why Go

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Walk shady paths through tropical hardwood hammock
๐Ÿฆ… Spot diverse wildlife, including nearly 60 bird species
๐Ÿ“œ Explore Calusa archaeology and Ernest Otterโ€™s shell walls
๐ŸŒฟ See large gumbo limbo trees, strangler figs, and yellow elders

Why Avoid

โ™ฟ Path not wheelchair accessible
๐Ÿšป No restroom facilities

Tips

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Small parking lot available
๐Ÿ“ Entrance from Addison Court on Marco Island

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free to enter

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