NAPLES, Fla. Southwest Florida families can celebrate Mother’s Day at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.
Mom’s get in free with the price of a child’s admission. It costs $22.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids.
The zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is on 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road.
For more information, visit the zoo’s website.
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