# Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
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Summary: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a activity in Marco Island, Florida. Rating: 3.8/5 from 39 Google ratings.

## Snapshot
- Category: Activity
- Address: Marco Island, FL 34145, USA
- Phone: (239) 530-5972
- Website: [rookerybay.org](http://rookerybay.org/)
- Rating: 3.8/5 from 39 Google ratings

## Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed

## Review Highlights
- linda goldberg - 5/5: If you have the chance to have Vicky as your guide, jump on it! She is personable, knowledgeable, passionate and just terrific! We went on 2/20/2025 with about 8 people and spent 1 1/2 hours with her! The inside of the building has gorgeous tanks filled with all kinds of sea creatures! And don’t miss the 10 minute movie! This was an exceptional experience! Highly suggest bringing your kids!
- Carrie Drew - 5/5: Tonight's sunset cruise was amazing.  Our guide was knowledgable and entertaining and our captain was exceptional at finding lots of wildlife for us to see and photograph.   We saw dolphins, osprey, eagles, egrets, herons, cormorants, pelicans, and roseatte spoonbills.
- letgo letlive - 1/5: Can no longer access through Marco Island. It’s a private gated community now. Guards advise going to 300 Tower Rd. Naples, FL for access. These 2 addresses are not close to each other, but not too far.

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