Koreshan State Historic Site

The Koreshans imported a wide range of plant species from across the world, including: an Araucaria bidwillii (false monkey puzzle) tree, which is indigenous to Queensland, Australia, and drops seed pods as large as a football; a number of sausage trees, which are native to Africa and a favored food of giraffes; eucalyptus, mango and other fruit bearing trees; an extraordinary amount of Japanese bamboo that originally hails from the Edison and Ford Winter Estates; and many flowering trees and plants of a wide variety. == Fauna ==

Among the wildlife of the park are gopher tortoises, bobcats, gray foxes, North American river otters and American alligators. Birds spotted include swallow-tailed kites, bald eagles, northern bobwhites and red-shouldered hawks. == Recreational activities ==

Activities include fishing, picnicking, and boating, as well as camping, canoeing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Amenities include a campground, boat ramp, trails and a picnic area on the Estero River. Kayak rentals from Estero Bay Outfitters on the river are available within a relatively short distance outside the park. Koreshan State Park has 60 campsites, 4 of which are glamping sites. == Hours ==

Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sunset every day of the year (including holidays). == Gallery ==

File:Koreshan SHS founders house02.jpg|Founder's House. File:Koreshan SHS - Bamboo Landing.jpg|The Bamboo Landing. File:Koreshan SHS - ornamental bridge.jpg|An ornamental bridge. File:Koreshan Prescribed Burn.jpg|Park staff conducting a prescribed burn. File:Koreshan SHS - Gopher Tortoise.jpg|A gopher tortoise in the park. File:Koreshan_SHS_-_Otter_on_the_Estero.jpg|An otter on the Estero River. File:Koreshan SHS - Herons on the Estero.jpg|Herons on the Estero. == References ==