J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Fort Myers, Sanibel & Captiva Island



- Over 245 different species of birds
- Located in a rich estuary
- See dozens of animals in their natural habitat
Lose yourself in the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the USA with miles of primordial wetlands. Watch flocks of birds migrate across land and sea, and see alligators and manatees in their natural habitat as you head along the drivable 'safari' trail. Take a pair of binoculars from the visitor centre to help you spy on some of the 220 migratory bird species that are protected in this pristine habitat.
Address: 1 Wildlife Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
Open every day except Fridays regardless of holiday
November 2024 Villa Holiday: 14 Nights Anna Maria Island - Ocean 005
November 2024 Villa Holiday: 14 Nights Anna Maria Island - Ocean 005 November 2024 Villa Holiday: 14 Nights Anna Maria Island - Ocean 005
- Accommodation: Anna Maria Island - Ocean 005
- Location: Gulf Coast
- Flight: London Gatwick
- Travel: Select dates in November 2024, call for other departures Travel: Select dates in November 2024, call for other departures
- Best For: Villa Holiday, Beach Holiday, Family Holiday
2023: 7 Nights Lake Buena Vista & 7 Nights St. Pete's
2023: 7 Nights Lake Buena Vista & 7 Nights St. Pete's 2023: 7 Nights Lake Buena Vista & 7 Nights St. Pete's
- Location: Lake Buena Vista, St. Petersburg
- Flight: London Gatwick
- Travel: Travelling on selected dates in November 2023, call for departures Travel: Travelling on selected dates in November 2023, call for departures
- Best For: Twin Centre, Sale, Beach Holiday, Family Holiday, Multi Centre
2025: 7 Nights Orlando & 7 Nights St. Petersburg
2025: 7 Nights Orlando & 7 Nights St. Petersburg 2025: 7 Nights Orlando & 7 Nights St. Petersburg
- Location: Lake Buena Vista, St. Petersburg
- Flight: London Gatwick
- Travel: Select dates in October Half Term 2025 , call for other departures Travel: Select dates in October Half Term 2025 , call for other departures
- Best For: Twin Centre, Beach Holiday, Family Holiday

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