Tarpon Bay Explorers
900 Tarpon Bay Rd.

Phone: 239-472-8900
Sanibel Island, FL 33957

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Explore and discover the natural wonders of Tarpon Bay in the JN Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Guided kayak/canoe tours in the morning and at sunset. SeaLife & Nature Cruise offered throughout the day and at sunset. Rentals include bicycle, kayak, canoe, pontoon boat and fishing canoe with motor. Offering... Read More
Explore and discover the natural wonders of Tarpon Bay in the JN Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Guided kayak/canoe tours in the morning and at sunset. SeaLife & Nature Cruise offered throughout the day and at sunset. Rentals include bicycle, kayak, canoe, pontoon boat and fishing canoe with motor. Offering bait and tackle center, private fishing charters, nature and sea life cruise with special breakfast and evening tours, a touch tank and aquarium exploration and tram tours. Fabulous gift shop featuring gifts with a natural flair. Read Less
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Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or 6 p.m. in summer) daily
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Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or 6 p.m. in summer) daily
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Calendar of Events

05/05/12 - 05/05/12
To celebrate the history of the first documented tarpon caught on a rod-and-reel in “Ding” Darling’s Tarpon Bay in 1885, Doc Ford’s and “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge have partnered to host this inaugural tournament, which promises to be one of the best in this area. Registration is $100 each, 100 percent of which goes to awards. Registration information is available at dingdarlingtarpontourney.squarespace.com, or email director@dingdarlingsociety.org or call 239-292-0566.
900 Tarpon Bay Rd.
Sanibel Island, FL
33957
director@dingdarlingsociety.org
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10/14/12 - 10/20/12
“Ding” Darling Days’ Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 14, kicks off a week of eco-activities with all-free refuge tram tours, live wildlife presentations, hot dogs, kids crafts, and more. Birding, boating, and kayaking tours fill the week with environmental activities for all ages. The 23rd annual celebration ends on Saturday, Oct. 20, with Conservation Art Day, where Federal Duck Stamp Winners, other artists, and a refuge photography tram tour will highlight a day devoted to Jay Norwood Darling’s legacy as the first duck stamp artist and Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist.
1 Wildlife Dr.
Sanibel Island, FL
33957
Toni_Westland@fws.gov
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