J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island

Established in 1945, this wildlife refuge occupies one-third of Sanibel Island and is a prime spot for birdwatching. There is a $5 fee per car to take the wildlife drive.

The J.N. Darling National Wildlife Refuge is part of a larger complex that encompasses the Caloosahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, The Matlacha Pass National Wildlife Refuge, Pine Island National Wildlife Refuge, and Island Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The majority of the lands in these refugees are nesting and roosting islands. The entire complex is approximately 8,000 acres.