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 ...

The Shell Factory is just days away from shutting its doors forever. And owner Pam Cronin says she and her employees are still "reeling" from her difficult decision. "It’s been 27 years," Cronin says ...

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 ...

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 ...