Darrin B.
6/6/2025
We stopped by here just towards the end of spring and unfortunately, most of the wildlife was gone for the summer. It was a beautiful drive with several places to pull over and check out the area....
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
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1 Wildlife Dr
Sanibel, FL 33957
Established in 1945, this wildlife refuge occupies one-third of Sanibel Island and is a prime spot for bird watching. Fees are required for Wildlife Drive, which is open everyday but is closed on Fridays, gate times vary. The best way to plan your visit is to stop in the informative FREE visitor center first which is open daily 9am-4pm. Then begin your adventure with many activities including the wildlife drive, tram tour, kayaking, fishing opportunities, picnic benches, and even a free scavenger hunt style game and wildlife spotting app (Discover Ding) if you prefer a self-guided tour.
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Aida S.
7/28/2025
Amazing Nature preserve. We took a ride in our car, there's 10$ charge per car. If you want to see something you're more than welcome to pull aside and spend as long as you like. Right before you...
Brandy D.
9/8/2025
They're open every day except Friday. We stopped in on a Monday afternoon on our way to the Bubble Room, and it wasn't busy at all. Jim at the booth was welcoming and very knowledgeable--he...
Dave C.
3/15/2025
Very large preserve between Sanibel Captiva Road and the waterway between Sanibel Island and Pine Island. The first stop is the visitor center where you can get a map and various options...
John D.
7/28/2025
Atrocious rangers since the hurricane they are gestapos. Today I was told I couldn't use the bottle fill station and would be trespassed due to me riding a bike partially up a ramp with no...
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