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Mar 1, 2025
Truth be told I didn’t do more diligence with planning my visit which probably took some of the shine off the experience. Did the scenic drive and did some birdwatching and saw some random wildlife b…Full review by MissyPA71
Feb 11, 2025
Kathy was our tour guide and she was absolutely outstanding. Did the morning tour as it was low tide and I do recommend checking for low tide as there are many more birds to see. Kathy takes her ti…Full review by Annette P
Jan 22, 2025
This park is really reliable for bird sightings, but there really isn’t much else other than that. A lot of the walks are closed right now due to damage from the recent storm and look like they’re go…Full review by CrisH653
I road a bike to Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge in the past, but do not recall seeing location of paddleboard rental - I entered what I think was a Visitor Center when I first arrived - is the rental near there? I looked on the website and could not find an answer.
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Kayak rental, and paddleboard (? I'm not sure) is in the refuge but a different entrance - off Tarpon Bay Road at Tarpon Bay Explorers. Try that anyway - I kayaked there and it was …
Kayak rental, and paddleboard (? I'm not sure) is in the refuge but a different entrance - off Tarpon Bay Road at Tarpon Bay Explorers. Try that anyway - I kayaked there and it was beautiful.
, what is the charge for the tram with the guide? We have a party of 13 which includes 9 dults and 4 kids. How many times a day do you go out? Also, can you drive a golf cart through there? How long is the tour? We are coming the Monday of Thanksgiving week. Thanks, Cheryl
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I am so sorry for not seeing this. I hope you found your answer as I do not know.