J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
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1 Wildlife Drive
Sanibel Island, FL
33957
Phone:
239.472.1100
Toll-Free:
Type: Attraction
Category: Nature Preserve
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Description:
Located on Sanibel Island, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a 7,000-acre mangrove estuary, which is home to southwest Florida’s wildlife, including over 200 species of birds, alligators, raccoons and more. Here you can take a 5-mile drive through the refuge (by car, bike or foot). There are also a number of walking trails, as well as canoe trails. Guided tours are also available. At the Education Center, you’ll see displays providing information about the various wildlife you may encounter at the refuge. There is also an interactive area called The Discovery Room. Canoes, kayaks and bikes can be rented at the onsite Tarpon Bay Recreation Area. Guided tours are available, either by open-air tram or canoe.
Map
& Directions:
Our map
of J.N. "Ding" Darling Wildlife Refuge
is interactive,
includes the streets
and major
attractions in the
immediate area and
can be easily
zoomed, reformatted
or repositioned to
accommodate your
needs.
NOTE:
click/drag map to reposition it, use +/- to rescale
or buttons change format
MAP INSTRUCTIONS
Use the controls in the upper left-hand corner
to Move This Map in any direction or to
Zoom-In for a closer look or zoom-out to get
a wider perspective. You can also Drag the Map
in any direction if you hold the left mouse button
down. Click the upper-right hand Satellite or
Hybrid buttons to change the view to include
satellite images and overlay a street map.
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Area
Information:
Sanibel and Captiva Islands
Sanibel Island is a short ride from Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach, running
east-west into the Gulf of Mexico. This unique position results in Sanibel being
a top-shelling destination. Where Sanibel Island ends, the land shifts north and
Captiva Island begins. Upscale Sanibel and Captiva Islands have a lush, tropical
ambiance. Here you’ll find pristine, quiet beaches and, along Periwinkle Way,
intimate settings for boutique shopping and a variety of dining options. The
J.N. Ding
Darling National Wildlife Refuge takes up about 7,000 acres of Sanibel
Island - a haven for Florida wildlife. You can also enjoy a variety of
sightseeing boat cruises. See the
Sanibel-Captiva Visitor Guide
for more information.
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