J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Birdwatcher's paradise


1 Wildlife Drive
Sanibel, FL
33957

Neighborhood: Outside the city

Phone: +1 239 472 1100
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The J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge is 5,000 acres of tidal wetlands and mangroves, home to more than 200 species of birds, 50 species of reptiles and 32 of mammals. The best (and busiest) times to bird watch are November through April. Explore the park on a two-mile foot trail, several canoe trails, bike paths or the five-mile Wildlife Drive with water on both sides. Camping is not allowed, there are no water or restrooms facilities and the refuge is closed every Friday. Bring cash, water, insect repellant and binoculars. Admission is USD12 per person.

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Family Fun
We had loads of fun. We saw an Alligator while we were there. They have an amazing look out tower th...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Tampa, Florida on Sep 14 2005


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Worth a stop
I visited with my family in July. It was so hot and humid that we didn't linger too much, but w...
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