A Zoltar fortune-telling game. Kitschy statues of Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Coin-operated kiddie rides. Jewelry. And a big sign proclaiming “the largest gift store in the USA.” You could own ...

After 86 years, The Shell Factory is closing for good. But first, the North Fort Myers attraction welcomed shoppers and fans for one last weekend of shopping, eating and visiting the animals. The ...

With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went. Well, that question was answered on Friday. Over 350 animals, birds, reptiles and fish from Shell ...

This is the final auction following the attraction's closure in September. Prospective buyers can register and bid on items at ShellFactoryAuction.com. A vintage fire truck. A coin-operated camel ride ...

For 86 years, the Shell Factory served the people in North Fort Myers. It gave the community a chance to experience nature up close, but it closed down last month. That meant many of their animals ...

Pam Cronin is the owner. “So, we have somewhere between 1 and 2 million shells,” she said, walking down the conch aisle. (Yeah, a whole aisle — it’s nuts if you love shells. Pace yourself.) Cronin ...

The Shell Factory closed months ago. But animal lovers can still visit some of the North Fort Myers attraction’s most popular animals here in Southwest Florida. The Holstein steer Moo loves hanging ...