J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a 6,400-acre refuge that is home to 245 different species of birds, more than 50 types of reptiles, and 32 different kinds of mammals, including manatees.
Take a dive into the interesting world of conservation and wildlife refugees with our guide to Sanibel and Captiva's area refugees. The Manatee Park is a haven for endangered manatees and The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation center has walking trails and an observation tower to view Florida wildlife. If you're looking for an adrenaline rush take a safari trip into the everglades to see the alligators!