Welcome to the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Located on the barrier island of Sanibel off the coast of Southwest Florida, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge encompasses more than 6,470 acres of mangrove forest, submerged seagrass beds, cordgrass marshes, and sub-tropical hardwood hammocks. Watch this short orientation video to get your bearings on the refuge, and to know what to expect when you step onto the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge!