J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

It is only closed on fridays

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1 1/2 hour Trams Tours start at 10:00 am 11:30 am 1:00 PM 2:00 PM $13 per adult $8 per child Reservations 239-472-8900 Start at the Visitor Center parking lot

Wildlife Drive YES Visitors Center NO

$10 per car to drive through the refuge, one dollar per person to walk the hiking trails. No time limit!

$ 5 per vehicle for an all day pass. You can re-enter on the same day.

You can also to opt to take a guided tour on a tram, hike, or ride a bike through the reserve.

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Sanibel islands unique location and brackish waters allow for both crocodile and alligator according to our trolley guide Donald.

The Refuge is open and accessible. Every Friday the Wildlife Drive is closed for a couple of reasons but everything else is open. The Visitor and Education Center is open every day from 9-4. There are a few rangers back to work and the wonderful volunteers to help the refuge run. The Wildlife Society is also open and will be regardless of the government shutdown.

Yes you can kayaking.

Leashed. But be aware that they are regarded as snacks by some local fauna.

Yes, on website and at visitors center

Yes but you will be lucky if you see any

I think the trials would be fine for a mobility scooter. They were pretty flat and wide. Great place to visit. Especially for a outdoor enthusiasts.

Yes, we have a sea life and nature cruise that goes out several times a day, along with guided kayak tours through our trail..

The drive is always closed on Fridays to give a break to the animals. If you want an out door activity tarpon bay explorers is open for kayaking, boats and different tours. Worth checking out if youre wanting to do outside activities to see the wildlife tomorrow!

Sanibel in general is very dog friendly to well behaved, leashed dogs (And their owners who clean up after them). We haven’t encountered any issues with our two dogs going everywhere with us on the island.

The refuge is open, at least all activities that are taking place outside.

Yes, trail is open until sunset.

Sanibel low tide 651 pm.

You can also bike, walk or take the trolley. Or fish. If you are there as the tide goes out, you might spend an hour taking photos of all the birds catching breakfast.

Only closed on Fridays, so they are open

I have seen people walk dogs, I have no idea what the rules are however.

Yes.

Spillway?

Yes, there are beautiful bike trails there.

Plan at least a couple hours if you want to walk, well worth it though!

Yes...they have a nice gift shop

...and small dogs! Oh my!

Everywhere!

No

Boat rides are extra and you should show up hours early at the booth to check availability.

I didn't see wheelchair rentals available but you can drive through most of it

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Yes

Yes, Dave is correct. There is also 4 mile road through the property.

Open every day except Friday.

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https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/plan_your_visit/hours.html

I was there today. Wildlife Drive is open. The award winning rest rooms at the Visitors Center are open. The team tours are open. The only thing closed by the partial government shutdown is the Visitor Center itself. Lots of birds today, even though it was mid-morning and high tide.

Yes. They r open today and tomorrow (Sunday) 9-4 U can always drive thru even if buildings r shut down

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/plan_your_visit/hours.html

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Anytime, but you'll see the most birds very early or late in the day especially when it is within an hour of low tide which varies from day to day.

No

At sunset.

I think it is $5.00 to enter the Refuge and $6.00 to cross the causeway to the island.

Actually, Wildlife Drive is open on Christmas & New Years Day. BUT always closed on Fridays. However, the Visitor Center is closed. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/plan_your_visit/hours.html

Yes closed on Friday's. Here is their web site. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/plan_your_visit/hours.html

It is present on the coast. I would call the refuge directly at 239-472-1100 and ask about the conditions in the park. Enjoy your holiday!

Yes Red Tide that kills the fish. we have seen pictures of the beach clean up and wondered if it has affected the reserve?

States their hours and closures here. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/plan_your_visit/hours.html

I did not see any raccoons while there. It is a place of great natural beauty, photo opportunities abound.

The earlier the better

$6.00 per car for a day pass. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/plan_your_visit/hours.html

Yes

Yes

9am to 4pm

Dont know, look at web site

Not sure about the tram

Yes

Probably mullet. Not a flying fish but a frequent jumper.

You can rent bikes outside the center down the road, but they dont rent at the center.

I am sure you can.

Yes. I've done it. It is about 5 miles but you end up quite a little ways from the entrance.

Yes. Stop at the kiosk in parking lot or go in to visitors desk.

Visitors Center is closed. Everything else is open.

I do not believe motors are allowed in the Refuge.

Yes...he was. Naturalist and political cartoonist.

No

I was at Bowman Beach today, but I don't think that was it. When I crossed the toll booth the place I used to shell at was on the right not left. They had no restrooms or showers or anything, I just remember a.lot of steps going down to the beach.

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Yes