J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

One Wildlife Drive, Sanibel Island, Florida

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239 472-1351 tram, +1 239 472 11

The J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is located on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico. The refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem ... more on Fws.gov

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We drove through the first time and rode our bikes the next day just a short ride from Casa Ybel Resort where we stayed (and we will stay here again if we can get in.) more on Yahoo! Travel

The cost is minimal and well worth it. more on TripAdvisor

I highly recommend the guided bus tour-our ranger was very informative and funny. more on igougo

I would go back anytime. more on Yahoo! Travel

It was worth the money, and he pointed ou more on igougo

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Very interesting, the pontoon trip is very neat! Also try renting one of there boats and fishing great experience! more on Yahoo! Travel

We had loads of fun. We saw an Alligator while we were there. They have an amazing look out tower that you can walk up and see everything. The refuge even allows ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Walk, don't drive, or you'll miss the wildlife in the trees on the side of the road. The visitors center can provide a list of ... more on Yahoo! Travel

On a recent visit to the island, we stopped by the refuge. Throughout the entire drive we saw absolutely nothing. Well, except ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I visited with my family in July. It was so hot and humid that we didn't linger too much, but we did manage to see flying fish, pipe fish, crabs, and some birds. Although we missed it, some fishermen we met there there had just ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Each of our visits, and we go many times each season we are in Sanibel, yields new sights which provide us pleasure looking through our binoculars. Whether it is a group of wood storks, a flight of ... more on TripAdvisor

We drove through on our own first and later took the trolley through. I think we actually saw more when we went through on our own. We had some ardent bird watchers and a precocious child on our troll ... more on TripAdvisor

Its a museum and history exbit than you take a 4 mile drive where you can park and take pictures alongthe ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a must stop while on Sanibel. You will not be disappointed on you drive through this gem. more on TripAdvisor

My daughter and I rode our rented bikes here from our hotel with the intention of riding the four mile route. When we got to the booth we paid our money($1 each) and were told we were not allowed to e ... more on TripAdvisor

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